Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Katelyn Hutchison and Dana Giordano recap the third day of the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships LIVE from Eugene, Oregon.
Some of the highlights of the day include:
– – Nikki Hiltz and Yared Nuguse winning the 1500m
– Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the second-fastest 400m in U.S. history in the 400m race with a time of 48.74 seconds.
– Sha'Carri Richardson ran an impressive 21.61 in the first round of the 200m – although the tailwind exceeded the allowable limit for record purposes, it matched the sixth-fastest time in history under all conditions.
– Nia Ali, a 34-year-old athlete and mother, won the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.37 seconds, her best time in four years.
– Field events saw surprises with Sam Kendricks and KC Lightoot tying for fourth place in the pole vault, and world champion Chase Ealey finishing fourth in the shot put.
You can watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/T8eouQ6P2lQ?feature=share
The show is presented by Under Armour Running
FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS FOLLOW CITIUS MAG
▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I
▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag
▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag
▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag
▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag
▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is an American track and field athlete born on August 7, 1999, renowned for her exceptional performance in hurdles and sprints. She made history as the first woman to run the 400m hurdles in under 51 seconds, showcasing her prowess as one of the top athletes in the world.
Yared Nuguse is an accomplished middle-distance runner from the United States, specializing in the 1500 meters. He gained national attention with his standout performances in the NCAA Championships while competing for the University of Notre Dame. Nuguse has continued to shine on the professional circuit, representing Team USA in international competitions.
Nikki Hiltz is a prominent American middle-distance runner specializing in the 1500 meters. They have been a standout performer in national and international competitions, known for their resilience and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Hiltz has achieved significant milestones including strong showings at the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships and has represented the United States in various international meets.
Sam Kendricks is an accomplished American pole vaulter born on September 7, 1992. With a personal best of 6.06 meters, he has established himself as one of the top athletes in the sport, winning multiple national and international titles, including World Championships.
Nia Ali is an accomplished American track and field athlete specializing in the hurdles. She is a two-time World Indoor Champion in the 60m hurdles and won the silver medal in the 100m hurdles at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Ali also claimed gold in the 100m hurdles at the 2019 World Championships in Doha.
