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At the USATF Outdoor Championships, Masai Russell and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone secured titles with record-breaking performances, while Jonah Koech unexpectedly won the men's 1500m in a surprise upset, with Hocker qualifying for the World Championships in a competitive race.
Bryce Hoppel and Nia Akins emerged as the winners in the 800-meter finals at the 2023 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships. Hoppel, along with Isaiah Harris and Clayton Murphy, secured the top three spots in the men's race, while Nia Akins claimed first place in the women's race. The experienced runners dominated the men's race, with Hoppel winning his fourth consecutive US title. Akins, on the other hand, surprised many by winning her first national title.
Nikki Hiltz, an openly non-binary athlete, made history by winning the women's 1500-meter national title at the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships. With an impressive kick in the final 100 meters, Hiltz left their competitors, including Olympic gold medalist Athing Mu, in the dust. This victory secured Hiltz a spot on Team USA for the upcoming World Championships in Hungary, making them the first openly non-binary runner to represent the country at the event. Hiltz's success is attributed to both improved mental health and their dominant performance on the track.
BYU runner Kenneth Rooks fell down during the 3000m steeplechase race at the USATF Outdoor Championships but managed to get back up and win the event for a national championship. Rooks closed the gap on the runners ahead of him, took the lead near the finish line, and finished with a personal best time of 8:16:78. He beat out professional runners to claim the title and has been a standout member of BYU's Track & Field team, earning All-America honors and winning the 2023 NCAA national title in steeplechase.
Mia Brahe-Pedersen qualifies for the women's 200-meter semifinals at the USATF Outdoor Championships after finishing third in her heat with a time of 22.97 seconds.
Mia Brahe-Pedersen, a rising senior from Lake Oswego, finished fifth in her heat of the USATF Outdoor Championships 100-meter dash with a time of 11.09 seconds. Although she did not automatically qualify for the finals, Brahe-Pedersen, along with Jacious Sears from Tennessee, were the next two fastest in the field, securing their spots in the finals.
Mia Brahe-Pedersen, a high school athlete from Lake Oswego, competed against Olympic medalist Jenna Prandini and world-leader Sha'Carri Richardson in the women's 100-meter dash at the USATF Outdoor Championships.
Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad member and two-time Olympian Devon Allen placed second in the 110-meter hurdles at the USATF New York City Grand Prix with a time of 13.04 seconds, tying him for the fourth-fastest time in the world this year. Allen faces a dilemma as the World Athletics Championships, where he hopes to redeem himself after being disqualified in 2022, overlaps with Eagles training camp. His decision could impact the Eagles' decision on whether to keep him on the team.