The 1500m finals at the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships delivered both the expected and the unexpected. 

Nikki Hiltz continued their reign of dominance, capturing an eighth consecutive U.S. title, while Jonah Koech stunned the field with a remarkable victory in the men’s 1500m—an event he only recently adopted.

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Though Koech is no stranger to international competition, this marks his first time qualifying for a World Championship team in the 1500m. 

Previously representing the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, he competed at the global level in the 800m. 

Since transitioning to the Under Armour Mission Run Baltimore 800m team, Koech shifted his focus to the 1500m, making an immediate impact by clocking 3:31.43 at the Rome Diamond League in May.

In today’s final, Koech ran a tactical race, staying patient at the back of the pack as Yared Nuguse pushed an aggressive early pace. Then, with 200 meters to go, Koech unleashed a devastating kick, surging from sixth to first. 

In the final 100 meters, he powered past defending Olympic champion Cole Hocker and three of the four fastest Americans in history. He crossed the line in 3:30.17—making him the seventh-fastest American of all time in the event and solidifying his place among the country's elite.

Men's 1500m Final Results

1. Jonah Koech (Under Armour) - 3:30.17
2. Ethan Strand (Nike Swoosh TC) - 3:30.25
3. Cole Hocker (Nike Swoosh TC) - 3:30.37
4. Hobbs Kessler (Adidas) - 3:31.12
5. Yared Nuguse (OAC) - 3:31.34
6. Gary Martin (Virginia) - 3:32.03
7. Vincent Ciattei (Under Armour/Dark Sky Distance) - 3:32.73
8. Nathan Green (Adidas) - 3:33.25
9. Sam Prakel (Adidas) - 3:33.70
10. Joe Waskom (Adidas) - 3:39.18
11. Luke Houser (Atlanta TC Elite) - 3:39.44
12. Eric Holt (Puma/Empire Elite TC) - 3:40.29

In the women's 1500m, Nikki Hiltz extended their consecutive U.S. Championship win streak to eight. 

After sitting on a comfortable pace through the first three laps, Hiltz battled with Sinclaire Johnson to the line. In the final 50 meters they separated to win in 4:03.15 and grab their 8th U.S. title across the roads, indoor track, and outdoor track.

Nikki Hiltz's Consecutive U.S. Championship Wins

• USA 1 Mile Road Championship - APR 2023
• USA Indoor 1 Mile Championship - FEB 2023
• USA Outdoor 1500m Championship - JUL 2023
• USA Indoor 1500m Championship - FEB 2024
• USA Olympic Trials 1500m Win - JUN 2024
• USA Indoor 3000m Championship - FEB 2025
• USA Indoor 1500m Championship - FEB 2025
• USA Outdoor 1500m Championship - AUG 2025

At the 2023 World Athletics Championships, Hiltz didn't make the 1500m final. However, they bounced back in 2024 to place 7th in the Olympic final in Paris. There's no doubt Hiltz will aim to improve that placement at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo.

Women's 1500m Team

• Sinclaire Johnson
• Emily Mackay
• Nikki Hiltz

Men's 1500m Team

• Jonah Koech
• Ethan Strand
• Cole Hocker

The American men will aim to repeat the historic sweep from the Paris Olympics, where all three finished on the podium.

How To Watch USA Track Outdoor Championships 2025

The USA Track & Field Outdoor National Championships will be broadcast on NBC during the weekend of August 2–3, with additional coverage starting July 31 on Peacock. USATF.TV will broadcast all four days.

Broadcast Schedule (ET):

• Thursday – USATF.TV (all events)
• Friday – USATF.TV (all events)
• Saturday – NBC (4–6 p.m.), Peacock (4–7 p.m.), USATF.TV (all events outside NBC/Peacock coverage)
• Sunday – NBC & Peacock (4–6 p.m.), USATF.TV (all events outside NBC/Peacock coverage)

USA Track And Field Championships 2025 Schedule

Saturday, August 2 - Day 3

• 10:00 a.m. ET – Women's 20 km Race Walk Final
• 10:01 a.m. ET – Men's 20 km Race Walk Final
• 2:20 p.m. ET – Men's Discus Throw Final
• 3:14 p.m. ET – Men's 110m Hurdles – First Round
• 3:40 p.m. ET – Women's Triple Jump Final
• 3:40 p.m. ET – Women's 100m Hurdles Semifinal
• 3:45 p.m. ET – Women's Shot Put Final
• 3:50 p.m. ET – Men's Pole Vault Final
• 4:03 p.m. ET – Women's 400m Final
• 4:11 p.m. ET – Men's 400m Final
• 4:19 p.m. ET – Women's 400m Hurdles Semifinal
• 4:41 p.m. ET – Men's 400m Hurdles Semifinal
• 5:03 p.m. ET – Women's 1500m Final
• 5:14 p.m. ET – Men's 1500m Final
• 5:25 p.m. ET – Women's 100m Hurdles Final
• 5:49 p.m. ET – Men's 3000m Steeplechase Final
• 6:04 p.m. ET – Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final

Sunday, August 3 - Day 4

• 3:00 p.m. ET – Women’s Pole Vault Final
• 3:00 p.m. ET – Women’s Discus Final
• 3:05 p.m. ET – Men’s 200m Semifinal
• 3:30 p.m. ET – Men’s Triple Jump Final
• 3:32 p.m. ET – Women’s 200m Semifinal
• 3:50 p.m. ET – Men’s High Jump Final
• 3:55 p.m. ET – Men’s 110m Hurdles Semifinal
• 4:18 p.m. ET – Women’s 800m Final
• 4:26 p.m. ET – Men’s 800m Final
• 4:34 p.m. ET – Women’s 400m Hurdles Final
• 4:40 p.m. ET – Men’s Shot Put Final
• 4:43 p.m. ET – Men’s 400m Hurdles Final
• 4:52 p.m. ET – Men’s 5000m Final
• 5:13 p.m. ET – Women’s 200m Final
• 5:22 p.m. ET – Men’s 200m Final
• 5:31 p.m. ET – Women’s 5000m Final
• 5:54 p.m. ET – Men’s 110m Hurdles Final

USA Track Championships 2025 Qualifying Standards

Men’s Qualifying Standards

• 100m: 10.05
• 200m: 20.24
• 400m: 45.20
• 800m: 1:46.25
• 1500m: 3:37.00
• 5,000m: 13:20.00
• 10,000m: 27:50.00
• 110m Hurdles: 13.50
• 400m Hurdles: 49.50
• 3000m Steeplechase: 8:29.00
• 20k Race Walk: 1:36:00
• 5k Race Walk: 22:00
• 10k Race Walk: 46:30
• High Jump: 2.27m
• Pole Vault: 5.80m
• Long Jump: 8.12m
• Triple Jump: 16.30m
• Shot Put: 20.80m
• Discus Throw: 62.00m
• Hammer Throw: 72.50m
• Javelin Throw: 76.00m
• Decathlon: 7900 points

Women’s Qualifying Standards

• 100m: 11.08
• 200m: 22.60
• 400m: 51.00
• 800m: 1:59.80
• 1500m: 4:05.00
• 5,000m: 15:09.59
• 10,000m: 31:32.00
• 100m Hurdles: 12.78
• 400m Hurdles: 56.00
• 3000m Steeplechase: 9:35.00
• 20k Race Walk: 1:48:00
• High Jump: 1.87m
• Pole Vault: 4.60m
• Long Jump: 6.65m
• Triple Jump: 13.50m
• Shot Put: 18.00m
• Discus Throw: 58.50m
• Hammer Throw: 71.00m
• Javelin Throw: 55.50m
• Heptathlon: 6000 points

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The Athlete's Lounge for the Silesia, Brussels, and Zurich meets will be broadcast for FREE on YouTube, X (Twitter), and Facebook. 

Diamond League 2025 Schedule

Here's the full Wanda Diamond League schedule in 2025.

• April 26, 2025 – Xiamen (CHN)
• May 3, 2025 – Shanghai/Keqiao
• May 16, 2025 – Doha (QAT)
• May 25, 2025 – Rabat (MAR)
• June 6, 2025 – Rome (ITA)
• June 12, 2025 – Oslo (NOR)
• June 15, 2025 – Stockholm (SWE)
• June 20, 2025 – Paris (FRA)
• July 5, 2025 – Eugene (USA)
• July 11, 2025 – Monaco (MON)
• July 19, 2025 – London (GBR)
• August 16, 2025 – Silesia (POL)
• August 20, 2025 – Lausanne (SUI)
• August 22, 2025 – Brussels (BEL)
• August 27-28, 2025 – Zurich (SUI)

Diamond League Prize Money

The 2025 Wanda Diamond League series will distribute a record $9.24 million in total prize money, with $500,000 allocated to each of the regular season meets, including an increased payout for select Diamond+ Disciplines at each meeting.

For the season opener in Xiamen, the Diamond+ Disciplines will be 5000m Women, High Jump Women, 110m Hurdles Men, and Pole Vault Men.

Diamond Disciplines

1. $10,000
2. $6,000
3. $4,000
4. $3,000
5. $2,500
6. $2,000
7. $1,500
8. $1,000
9. $500

Diamond+ Disciplines

1. $20,000
2. $10,000
3. $6,000
4. $5,000
5. $3,000
6. $2,500
7. $2,000
8. $1,500
9. $750

Don't Miss A Second Of The 2025 Diamond League

This year, the Diamond League is streaming live on FloTrack and the FloSports app, and FloTrack is giving fans more Diamond League access than ever before. For the first time ever, the Diamond League is streaming to fans all the feeds, not just the traditional world feed.

Fans will have uninterrupted coverage for every throw, leap and run during the meets as well as the traditional broadcast.

Where To Watch Diamond League?

The Wanda Diamond League will be broadcast on FloTrack and the FloSports app starting with the 2025 season. 

FloTrack Archived Footage

Video footage from each event will be archived and stored in a video library for FloTrack subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.

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