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NIKKI HILTZ: ALL AMERICAN MILE
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NIKKI HILTZ GOES FOR AMERICAN RECORD IN MILE AT 2026 PRE-CLASSIC. In 2023 Nikki secured one of America's longest standing records in Track & Field. Since then, various American stars have come close, but in 2025 at the London Grand Prix, Sinclaire Johnson secured the coveted title of BEST AMERICAN MILER EVER. But in 2026, Nikki IS BACK, and in proper form as they aim to take back the title. As one of TIME magazines top 100 most influential people in sport in 2026, This 2024 Olympian is no stranger to the big lights. But can they make it happen on America's 250th birthday? Only time will tell.
This episode dives into Nikki's relationship with the Mile as they share intimate stories of when they first broke the record. Throughout the episode Nikki prepares for the Pre-Classic through 2 intense training bouts at altitude.
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26 minutes.