Nikki Hiltz delivered in a big way, completing the 1,500m and 3,000m sweep at the 2025 USATF Indoor Championships.

In both races, Hiltz executed perfectly. 

On Saturday, Shelby Houlihan led the 3,000m for most of the race. The pace was slow early but ramped up over the final 1,000m. It turned into a kicker's race, and Hiltz was able to capitalize, catching Houlihan in the last 50 meters and scoring the win in 8:48.28. Houlihan finished second in 8:48.43.

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Then on Sunday, Hiltz returned to race the 1,500m.

In that effort, Hiltz went to the front and controlled a pedestrian early pace. Their pole positioning was crucial and Hiltz was able to fend off any challengers over the final 200m sprint. Hiltz crossed the line in 4:05.76 for the win, followed by Sinclaire Johnson in second with her 4:06.05.

Houlihan was the last person to sweep the women's 1,500m and 3,000m at the USATF Indoor National Championships. She took both titles in 2020, but also accomplished the feat in 2017 and 2018. Shannon Rowbury (2015), Jenny Simpson (2011, 2012) and Regina Jacobs (2003) are the only others to have completed the sweep.

List of 1500m and 3000m winners in the USATF era:

• 2003: Regina Jacobs
• 2011: Jenny Simpson
• 2012: Jenny Simpson
• 2015: Shannon Rowbury
• 2017: Shelby Houlihan
• 2018: Shelby Houlihan
• 2020: Shelby Houlihan
• 2025: Nikki Hiltz

Though Hiltz won two national titles this weekend, they have said that they will not be competing at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Instead, Hiltz will be preparing for the Grand Slam Track Season, which begins in April in Kingston, Jamaica.

Thus, Whittni Morgan (3,000m) and Heather MacLean (1,500m) will have the opportunity to represent Team USA in Nanjing if they choose to do so.

Women’s 1500m Final Results

1. Nikki Hiltz (lululemon) – 4:05.76 SB
2. Sinclaire Johnson (NIKE) – 4:06.05 PB
3. Heather MacLean (New Balance) – 4:06.69 SB
4. Shelby Houlihan (Unattached WCS) – 4:06.82
5. Laurie Barton (Atlanta Track Club) – 4:08.92 PB
6. Gracie Morris (Puma) – 4:09.26 PB
7. Dani Jones (New Balance WCS) – 4:09.37
8. Katelyn Tuohy (adidas) – 4:10.07
9. Anna Camp-Bennett (adidas) – 4:10.11 SB
10. Taryn Rawlings (adidas) – 4:11.05
11. Samantha Bush (Unattached) – 4:11.37 PB
12. Abbe Goldstein (Unattached) – 4:11.60

Women's 3000m Final Results

1. Nikki Hiltz (lululemon WCS) – 8:48.28
2. Shelby Houlihan (Unattached WCS) – 8:48.43
3. Whittni Morgan (adidas WCS) – 8:48.56
4. Emily Mackay (New Balance Boston) – 8:48.68
5. Ella Donaghu (NIKE) – 8:49.70
6. Bailey Hertenstein (NIKE) – 8:50.13
7. Olivia Markezich (On AC) – 8:52.49
8. Katelyn Tuohy (adidas) – 8:54.46
9. Kayley DeLay (BROOKS Beasts TC) – 8:55.87
10. Abby Nichols (HOKA NAZ Elite) – 8:57.67
11. Andrea Rodenfels (Unattached) – 8:58.20
12. Allie Buchalski (BROOKS Beasts TC) – 9:01.90
13. Gracie Hyde (Puma) – 9:02.28
14. Bethany Hasz (Boston Athletic Association) – 9:02.64 (SB)
15. Angelina Ellis (Under Armour) – 9:02.90
16. Hannah Steelman (On) – 9:03.87

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