Sam Prakel took control in the late stages to win his second U-S 1-Mile Road Championship at the Drake Relays. The former Oregon All American won it in 2020 when it was held in August at the height of the pandemic.

Prakel had a plan for when he would make his move.

Nikki Hiltz used a late kick to take control and win the women’s division. Hiltz was coming off a win in the 15-hundred at the US Indoor Championships.

Hiltz also won the event in 2019 and the winning time of four minutes, 28 seconds is a new record in the event.