The women’s mile at the 2026 BU Valentine Invitational delivered one of the greatest races in collegiate history.

Riley Chamberlain (BYU) ran 4:20.61 to finish second overall and break the collegiate record in a stunning late-race surge on Saturday night at Boston University.

With a blistering 32.20 final 200 meters, Chamberlain stormed past Wilma Nielsen on the last lap to secure the record in dramatic fashion.

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Top Four Finishers – Women’s Mile (Heat 1)

1. Elle St. Pierre (New Balance Boston) – 4:17.83

2. Riley Chamberlain (BYU) – 4:20.61

3. Wilma Nielsen (Oregon) – 4:21.04

4. Jane Hedengren (BYU) – 4:22.22

Three Fastest Collegiate Miles Ever — In One Race

Chamberlain’s 4:20.61 now stands as the fastest mile ever run by a collegian. But she wasn’t alone in rewriting the record books.

Wilma Nielsen (Oregon) clocked 4:21.04, moving to NCAA No. 2 all-time, while Jane Hedengren (BYU) ran 4:22.22 for NCAA No. 3 all-time.

In a single race, the top three spots in collegiate history were reshaped.

The pace was honest from the start, but it was Chamberlain’s decisive close that separated her from history and everyone else. When Nielsen made her move, Chamberlain answered — and then found another gear in the final 200 meters.

Elle St. Pierre Returns With World Lead

Up front, Elle St. Pierre (New Balance Boston) ran away with the win in 4:17.83, the fastest time in the world this year.

The performance marked a statement return for St. Pierre, who missed the Millrose Games two weeks ago due to illness. She is back racing this season after taking last year off following the birth of her second child — and Saturday’s run sent a clear message that she’s once again among the world’s best.

How To Watch the David Hemery Valentine Invitational

The David Hemery Valentine Invitational will stream live on FloTrack and the FloSports app. Subscribers can watch all sessions, including field and running events, throughout the meet weekend.

David Hemery Valentine Invitational Men’s Entry List

The final entry list for the event can be found at the Boston University Track and Field website. 

David Hemery Valentine Invitational Women’s Entry List

The final entry list for the event can be found at the Boston University Track and Field website.

David Hemery Valentine Invitational Men’s Schedule

The David Hemery Valentine Invitational men’s competition takes place Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. Field events start at 10:30 a.m., including the long jump followed by triple jump and pole vault, with high jump and throws at 3 p.m.

Running events begin at 9 a.m., and Session 1 may run up to 10 minutes ahead of schedule. The Elite Window opens at 3:30 p.m., and the meet is estimated to conclude at 9:15 p.m.

Friday Schedule

• 9:00AM: DMR
• 9:12AM: 60H Prelims
• 9:20AM: 60M Invite Prelims (Top 27)
• 9:25AM: 60M Open Finals
• 9:30AM: 400M Invite (Top 40 in Blocks – 4 Per Heat)
• 9:52AM: 400M Open (No Blocks – 5 Per Heat)
• 10:25AM: 60H Final
• 10:28AM: 60M Final
• 10:30AM: 800M Open
• 10:30AM: Long Jump Followed by Triple Jump
• 10:30AM: Pole Vault
• 11:25AM: 200M Invite (Top 40 in Blocks – 4 Per Heat)
• 11:40AM: 200M Open (No Blocks – 4 Per Heat)
• 12:10PM: 1000M
• 12:40PM: 4x400m (5 Per Heat)
• 1:20PM: Mile Open
• 3:00PM: High Jump
• 3:00PM: Shot Put Followed by Weight Throw

FloTrack Night in America Presented by Saucony (Elite Window) Begins

• 3:30PM: 800M Invite (5 Heats)
• 3:50PM: Mile Invite (5 Heats)
• 4:20PM: 3K Invite (1 Heat)
• 4:30PM: 5K Invite (1 Heat)

After Elite Window

• 4:45PM: 3K Open
• 6:40PM: 5K Open

David Hemery Valentine Invitational Women’s Schedule

The David Hemery Valentine Invitational women’s competition is set for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. Field events begin at 10:30 a.m., featuring the long jump followed by triple jump and pole vault, with high jump and throws at 3 p.m.

Running events start at 9 a.m., and Session 1 may run up to 10 minutes ahead of schedule. The Elite Window begins at 3:45 p.m., with an estimated finish of 9:30 p.m.

Saturday Schedule

• 9:00AM: DMR
• 9:14AM: 60H Invite Prelims (Top 27)
• 9:20AM: 60H Open Finals
• 9:23AM: 60M Invite Prelims (Top 27)
• 9:30AM: 60M Open Finals
• 9:37AM: 400M Invite (Top 40 in Blocks – 4 Per Heat)
• 10:00AM: 400M Open (No Blocks – 5 Per Heat)
• 10:30AM: Long Jump Followed by Triple Jump
• 10:30AM: Pole Vault
• 10:35AM: 60H Final
• 10:38AM: 60M Final
• 10:42AM: 800M Open
• 11:45AM: 200M Invite (Top 40 in Blocks – 4 Per Heat)
• 12:05PM: 200M Open (No Blocks – 4 Per Heat)
• 12:30PM: 1000M
• 12:55PM: 4x400m (5 Per Heat)
• 1:30PM: Mile Open
• 3:00PM: High Jump
• 3:00PM: Shot Put Followed by Weight Throw

FloTrack Night in America presented by Saucony (Elite Window) Begins

• 3:45PM: 800M Invite (5 Heats)
• 4:05PM: Mile Invite (5 Heats)
• 4:40PM: 3K Invite (1 Heat)
• 4:52PM: 5K Invite (1 Heat)

After Elite Window

• 5:10PM: 3K Open
• 7:10PM: 5K Open

FloTrack Archived Footage

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

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