Lexy Halladay-Lowry (born July 23, 2001) is an accomplished American distance runner competing for Brigham Young University (BYU). She has made significant strides in both track and cross country, earning multiple All-American honors and setting school records.
3000 Metres
8:40.60
2/15/2025
5000 Metres
14:57.63
1/31/2025
3000 Metres Steeplechase
9:22.77
6/27/2024
5000 Metres
15:02.89
6/9/2024
1500 Metres
4:19.45
4/13/2024
Day 3 delivered upsets, dynasties extended, and a mayor in the stands — NYC's Zohran Mamdani made it out to Randall's Island for what has become the sports event of New York's summer, alongside the Knicks' NBA title and the World Cup.
We discuss:
FINALS:
- Women's 400m — Aaliyah Butler, 49.93: In her first full season as a professional, the 22-year-old ran a perfectly executed race to win her first USATF outdoor title. Alexis Holmes was second in 50.47.
- Men's 400m — Chris Bailey, 44.39: Bailey adds an outdoor title to his 2025 U.S. indoor crown — but not without drama. Justin Robinson crossed first in 44.31 before being disqualified for a lane violation, promoting Bailey to gold.
- Women's steeplechase — Lexy Halladay-Lowry, 9:12.54: A stadium record and a successful title defense. Halladay-Lowry let Gabbi Jennings lead the first six laps before unleashing a devastating final 600m to pull away. Jennings held on for second in 9:17.42 — a career-best championship finish.
- Men's steeplechase — Nate Mountain, 8:13.81: The upset of the meet. Mountain finished ninth at NCAAs just six weeks ago. On Saturday, he dove for the line to beat Carson Williams by 0.07 seconds (8:13.88 — a lifetime best for Williams). A national champion nobody saw coming.
- Women's 1500m — Nikki Hiltz, 4:06.92: Eight consecutive U.S. 1500m titles, stretching back to 2023 indoors. Hiltz ran a 58.80 final 400m to hold off Addy Wiley by 0.04 seconds, who in turn beat Emily Mackay by 0.02. Three athletes separated by six hundredths of a second at the line.
- Men's 1500m — Nathan Green, 3:50.27: A comically slow tactical race set up a predictable conclusion — Green showed his tactical savvy with a 51.65 final 400m to take the win.
- Women's 100m hurdles — Alia Armstrong, 12.38: The unsponsored hurdler wins her first national title in a stacked final, running a season's best 12.38 to beat Alaysha Johnson by 0.04 seconds. A breakthrough moment for an athlete still without a shoe deal.
- Women's pole vault — Sandi Morris, 4.90m: Ten U.S. titles. Morris cleared 4.90m on her first attempt to defend her 2025 outdoor title.
- Men's javelin — Curtis Thompson, 87.59m: The greatest throw saved for last. Thompson trailed UGA's Davis after an 82.36m final-attempt effort, then launched 87.59m on his own last throw — improving his mark by over 10 meters — to win his sixth U.S. title and complete a four-peat.
+ More from the 200m and 400m hurdles prelims.
High schooler Jane Hedengren ran 14:57.93 in the women’s 5,000m invite at Bryan Clay 2025. Pamela Kosgei (14:52.45) and Lexy Halladay-Lowry (14:52.93) led the way, but Hedengren stole the spotlight. Website: http://flosports.link/3p20lTj Subscribe: http://flosports.link/3p4YLQp Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloTrackiOSApp_9 Follow FloTrack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotrack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FloTrack
Whittni Morgan dips below 14:50 to win the women's 5k at the 2025 BU Terrier Classic in 14:48.41. Meanwhile, Lexy Halladay-Lowry of BYU in third clocked an NCAA #4 all-time 14:57.63. Watch the 2025 BU John Thomas Terrier Classic LIVE on FloTrack: https://flosports.link/4aCTWpY Website: http://flosports.link/3p20lTj Subscribe: http://flosports.link/3p4YLQp Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloTrackiOSApp_9 Follow FloTrack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotrack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FloTrack
CITIUS MAG
over 1 year ago
BYU's Lexy Halladay-Lowry After 14:57.63 5000m, No. 4 All-Time On NCAA Indoor List FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
“The pieces were there – but getting them to mesh and come together, we had to embrace the imperfect. We had to have these women realize that if you're scared of something, the only way to get over that fear is to conquer it. That was what this championship was for a lot of the women.
My guest for today's episode is Diljeet Taylor, Head Coach of BYU’s women's cross country and track team. She's one of the most inspiring leaders in the sport. Coach Taylor just wrapped up a storybook season by guiding BYU to the 2024 NCAA Cross Country women's team title. It's their second national championship under her leadership and the program's sixth overall.
This victory wasn't just about redemption. It was about resilience one year after a devastating 14th place finish at NCAAs – the lowest moment of her coaching career. Coach Taylor and her team embraced the imperfect, leaned into their depth, and executed when it mattered most.
From butterfly mantras to pajama parties to brilliant race strategies, Coach Taylor proved that with belief and preparation, anything is possible. In today's conversation, we talked about BYU’s incredible turnaround, her approach to coaching All-Americans and building a winning culture, and why this year was a testament to her mantra, ‘Embrace the imperfect.’
Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Guest: Diljeet Taylor | @diljeetdosanjhtaylor on Instagram
Time stamps:
3:33 - Reflections coming off BYU’s team title at NCAAs
5:03 - Finishing 14th at the 2023 Championship to winning in 2024
8:47 - What she said to her athletes after NCAAs last year
10:16 - How her coaching style has changed
12:27 - Lexy Halladay-Lowry’s progression + working through an injury to finish 14th
14:22 - What the evening was like with the team the night before NCAAs
21:03 - Why the team got off social media the month leading up to NCAAs
23:06 - “The Night Before Nationals” book
25:46 - Frank Gagliano’s impact on her as a mentor
26:55 - Overcoming last year’s disappointment at NCAAs
29:12 - Goals and expectations heading into this year’s race
34:05 - How the race played out
37:27 - How the team celebrated winning
42:38 - Looking ahead to next year’s team
45:01 - What she hopes her legacy will be
48:49 - Connecting with other female coaches
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Harvard senior Graham Blanks successfully defended his NCAA Division I cross country championship on Saturday, winning the 10,000-meter race in 28:37.2, narrowly edging New Mexico's Habtom Samuel.
BYU became the first school since 2002 to win both men's and women's team titles at the same championship.
Men's Championship
Blanks' Victory: Blanks is the 13th runner in history to defend his title, cementing his legacy on the Thomas Zimmer course.
BYU's Team Triumph: The Cougars scored 124 points for their second men's title, led by Casey Clinger's 6th-place finish and Creed Thompson's 12th. All BYU scorers placed in the top 50.
Team Standings: Iowa State (137 points) finished second, followed by Arkansas, Wisconsin, and Northern Arizona. Defending champion Oklahoma State placed eighth.
Women's Championship
Doris Lemngole: The Alabama runner won the 6,000-meter race in 19:21, improving on her runner-up finish from last year. Pamela Kosgei of New Mexico was second in 19:27.8.
BYU Women Dominate: The Cougars scored 147 points to win their sixth title, with Lexy Halladay-Lowry finishing as the top scorer in 14th place overall.
Team Standings: BYU edged out West Virginia, with Providence, Northern Arizona, and Oregon rounding out the top five. Defending champion NC State finished eighth.
Historical Context
BYU’s sweep marks the first dual-team victory since Colorado’s achievement in 2002, highlighting their depth and dominance.
Blanks joins an elite group of repeat champions in the 86-year history of the NCAA men's cross country race.
The Big Picture
BYU's historic team wins and standout performances from Blanks and Lemngole underscore the competitiveness and unpredictability of collegiate cross country’s biggest stage.
CITIUS MAG
almost 2 years ago
Lexy Halladay-Lowry After Leading BYU To 2024 NCAA XC Title + 14th-Place Individual Finish FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join
On Track Fest - May 6, 2023 - Hilmer Lodge Stadium 1 - Krissy Gear - 9:23.55 2 - Courtney Wayment - 9:24.39 3 - Alicja Konieczek - 9:31.35 4 - Marisa Howard - 9:32.10 5 - Lexy Halladay-Lowry - 9:42.12 Event Website & Results - https://www.soundrunning.run/trackfest Follow Sound Running on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundrunning