Stunning Times in Chula Vista

28 of the best walkers from the Americas toed the line at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center seeking world qualifying performances, national records, WA points and personals bests. They did not disappoint.

Lauren Harris (L) & Nick Christie (R) after their record setting performances.
Photo by Todd Harris

The event highlights were pending records (NACAC & USA) by Lauren Harris (WalkUSA) at 20000m in 1:31:50.39 and (USA) by Nick Christie (US Air Force / NYAC) at 35000m in 2:38:53.96. Both athletes should have assured themselves of qualifying for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo from these times.

Full results from the 4 concurrent races can be found at Athletic.net