Nikki Hiltz

Nikki Hiltz (born October 23, 1994) is a female mid-distance runner from Aptos, California. She attended Aptos High School, where she won the state championship in the 1600 meters in 2012. Nikki Hiltz is a 6 time NCAA Division I All-American. She shared in a Strong Runner Chicks Podcast interview about being openly gay in the NCAA.[1][2]

Nikki Hiltz
Hiltz in 2019
Personal information
Birth nameDominique Hiltz
NationalityAmerican
Born (1994-10-23) October 23, 1994
California
ResidenceSan Diego, California
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Sport
Country United States
SportTrack, middle-distance running
Event(s)1500 meters, mile, 5000 meters, 10,000 meters
College teamUniversity of Arkansas '18
University of Oregon '16
Turned pro2018
Coached byTerrence Mahon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 800 meters: 2:01.37
  • 1500 meters: 4:01.52
  • Mile: 4:32.29
Medal record
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
2019 Lima1500 m

Professional

Hiltz won the 800 m at Bryan Clay Invitational (2:01), won the 1500 m (4:07) at USATF Distance Classic, runner-up in the 1500 m (4:05.56) at Portland Track Festival, won the 800 m (2:02) in the rain at Adrian Martinez Classic, won the 1500 m (4:05) at Sunset Tour before placing 3rd in the 1500 m at the USATF outdoor track and field championships. Hiltz time ranks 28th in the world in 2019.[3]

Hiltz ran 9:04 3 km at JDL Fast Track Invitational in Winston-Salem, won the mile (4:31.42) at Husky Classic in Seattle, and at the 2019 US Indoor track and field championships placed 5th in the mile (4:32) and 10th in the 2 mile (9:55).

In 2018, Nikki Hiltz signed with Adidas and trains with The Mission Athletics Club based in California after running a 1500 m time ranked in the top 100 in the world.[4] Hiltz ran Aetna Falmouth Mile 4th place in 4:32.29, 25 AUG 2018 Memphis Ed Murphey Mile 5th place in 4:32.59, & 05 SEP 2018 Bay Shore Hoka One One Long Island Mile 12th place in 4:39.23.

Nikki Hiltz (left) and Dominique Scott (right) running the Back Bay Mile at the Adidas Boost Boston Games in 2019.
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
International Competitions
2019 2019 World Athletics Championships Khalifa International Stadium place 1500 metres
2018 Wanamaker Mile[5][6] Millrose Games 9th place Mile 4:33.44
Domestic Competitions
2019 2019 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[7] Drake University 3rd place 1500 metres 4:03.55
2018 2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[8] Drake University 9th place 1500 metres 4:15.03
2017 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[9] Sacramento State University 6th place 1500 metres 4:10.28
2012 2012 USATF Junior Championships[10] Bloomington, Indiana 6th place 1500 metres 4:29.52
2011 2011 USA Junior Track and Field Championships[11] University of Oregon 4th place 1500 metres 4:26.13

University of Arkansas / Oregon

Nikki Hiltz is a 6 time NCAA Division I All-American.

Hiltz earned 2018 NCAA Division I All-America First Team (1500m Outdoors at 2018 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships) for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Hiltz placed 3rd in mile at 2018 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Nikki Hiltz of Arkansas Razorbacks placed 6th in mile in 4:34.57 at 2017 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.

University of Arkansas (Nikki Hiltz, Daina Harper, Therese Haiss, Jessica Kamilos) placed 5th in DMR in 10:59.22 at 2016 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.[12]

Hiltz is a 2015 NCAA Division 1 & Pac-12 Conference Track and Field Team Champion as a member of Oregon Ducks at 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[13][14]

At the 2015 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships 8th place Nikki Hiltz Oregon 4:38.47 in the mile.

Prep

Nikki Hiltz placed 14th in mile in 5:00.72 at 2012 New York Diamond League.

Hiltz won 6 (2011 1600 m - 4:51.94; 800 m - 2:12.65, 2012 1600 m - 4:51.89; 800 m - 2:10.10, 2013 1600 m - 4:44.93; 800 m - 2:09.50) California Interscholastic Federation CIF Central Coast Section titles at Aptos High School.[15]

References
  1. "Nikki Hiltz - Hi guys! I did an interview with the Strong Runner Chicks Podcast, go check it out if you have the time! We talk about transferring, injuries, and about being openly gay in the NCAA! My Mom is going to love this interview. Hope you guys do too!". Hiltz's Twitter. April 17, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  2. "Episode 28: Nikki Hiltz, All-American NCAA Collegiate Runner". Strong Runner Chicks Podcast. April 16, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  3. "2019 IAAF World List Women 1500 meters". IAAF. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  4. "2018 IAAF World List Women 1500 meters". IAAF. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  5. "WANAMAKER WOMEN'S MILE". USTFCCCA. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  6. "Wanamaker Women's Mile". millrosegames.runnerspace.com. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  7. "2019 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results - 1500 m women". usatf.org. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  8. "2018 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results - 1500 m women". usatf.org. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  9. "2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results - 1500 m women". usatf.org. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  10. "2012 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results - 1500 m women". usatf.org. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  11. "2011 USA Junior Outdoor Track and Field Championships Results - 3000 m women". usatf.org. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
  12. "2016 NCAA Division I Indoor Track & Field Championships". Track and Field Results Reporting System. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  13. "2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 10-13, 2015 - Hayward Field - Eugene, OR". Track and Field Results Reporting System. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  14. "2015 Pac-12 Track & Field Championships May 15-16, 2015 - UCLA - Los Angeles, CA". Track and Field Results Reporting System. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  15. "Hiltz Cross Country Result Aptos HS Santa Cruz, CA - 12th Grade". athletic.net. November 3, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
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