Ali on the Run Show: 703. Nikki Hiltz, World Silver Medalist

703. Nikki Hiltz, World Silver Medalist

Mar 7, 2024

"Records are always going to be broken, but medals are forever."

Nikki Hiltz returns to the Ali on the Run Show for the seventh time — and for the first time as a world championship medalist! Last weekend, Nikki took home the silver medal in the 1500m at World Indoor Championships, and today, we get to hear all about it. Plus a very special (and oh so wholesome) guest to kick off the episode.

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What you’ll get on this episode:

Welcome Liz Hiltz to the Ali on the Run Show! (1:45)
How it feels to be a World Indoor Silver Medalist (11:35)
“This is my whole personality now” (14:10)
The 1500m community, and what makes it so special right now (18:35)
Nikki’s reaction to watching the 1500m with their parents after the race (20:20)
Nikki’s race plan for the 1500m final (25:10)
The significance of Nikki's "THEM" necklace (30:20)
Why Nikki went for the win in the prelims (35:50)
On watching Elle Purrier St. Pierre take home a gold medal the day before the 1500m final (39:40)
How Nikki and Emily Mackay went from acquaintances to Team USA teammates and medalists (42:10)
All about that race-day sore throat (45:35)
From getting off the line to the finish line: How the race broke down (54:00)
All about Nikki's role in the forthcoming Tracktown series debuting March 29 (1:01:35)
What Nikki's into right now (1:05:15)
A message on authenticity (1:09:20)

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