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Nikki Hiltz and Sha’Carri Richardson shine at US track and field nationals

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Nikki Hiltz and Sha’Carri Richardson shine at US track and field nationals

Summary

Nikki Hiltz, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Cooper Lutkenhaus showcased their talent at the USA Track & Field national outdoor championships held at Icahn Stadium in New York over the weekend. The event had lower stakes as there are no Olympics or Worlds this year, yet around 5,000 spectators attended. This meet served as a preparatory stage for the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where a much larger audience is expected.

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Key Details

•Hiltz, Richardson, and Lutkenhaus excelled in their events.
•About 5,000 fans attended the championships at Icahn Stadium.
•The meet had lower stakes without major international competitions this year.
•Los Angeles will host the Olympics in 2028, drawing global attention.

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The meet had lower stakes with no Olympics or worlds this year, but Nikki Hiltz, Sha’Carri Richardson and Cooper Lutkenhaus all took advantage of the moment In two years’ time, tens of thousands of fans will pack into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – with tens of millions watching around the world – as the world’s fastest and strongest athletes compete at the 2028 Olympics. But this vast audience ebbs and flows in the long years between Olympics. On the other side of the country, around 5,000 fans filed into New York’s Icahn Stadium this weekend for the USA Track & Field national outdoor championships. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Callum Jones in New York

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