If you follow track and field news closely, it’s hard to miss all the national titles Nikki Hiltz has been collecting: Indoor 1500-Meter National Champion, Outdoor 1500-Meter National Champion, and perhaps the most unexpected title of all, American record holder in the mile (4:16.35) at the Monaco Diamond League. Nikki went into the race feeling good about their fitness, but they were shocked about breaking this decade-old record.
Women’s Running caught up with Nikki Hiltz, a professional runner, Lululemon ambassador, and LGBTQ activist, after their recent wins and several break-through performances.
Women’s Running: First, congratulations on setting a new American record in the mile! What did it feel like to break the American record in the mile by Mary Slaney, set in 1985? Was the race in Monaco your best race ever?
Nikki Hiltz: Thank you! It’s definitely a surreal feeling to be the American record holder. As for whether this is my best race ever, I would say it’s definitely one of my top performances. On the other hand, my favorite races are the ones I win! Although I set the American record, I still…
