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2025 NIKE INDOOR NATIONALS COVERAGE:
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Jane Hedengren delivered a stunning performance in the Nike Indoor Nationals girls mile, clocking in at an impressive 4:26.14, setting a new National Record and firmly establishing herself as the new leader in the 2025 U.S. rankings. Her time not only captured the top spot in the meet but also broke the previous national record of 4:27.97, set by Sadie Engelhardt earlier in February 2025 at the Millrose Games.
Hedengren's race was nothing short of tactical brilliance. From the start, she showed composure, maintaining a steady rhythm and staying in the lead the whole way. She completed the first 400 meters in 1:06.11 and was already almost two seconds clear of the field. At the halfway mark, she was comfortably in control, hitting the 800-meter split at 2:12.15, and was already over 6 seconds clear of the field. At this point, you knew the National Record might be in jeopardy.
As the race progressed, Hedengren's pacing remained consistent. At 1200 meters, she hit 3:19.20. With 400 meters remaining, Hedengren found another gear and accelerated through the final stretch, crossing the line in 4:26.14, with a final lap of 33.97, securing the victory and setting the new national record.
This remarkable performance doesn't just highlight Hedengren's ability to execute a race plan flawlessly; it also underscores her mental toughness. Throughout the race, she stayed calm, never letting the pressure of chasing the national record deter her from sticking to her strategy. Her final time eclipsed Engelhardt's previous National Record and Armory Record of 4:27.97, marking Hedengren as one of the best to ever run the mile indoors at the high school level.
All-Time Girls Indoor Mile Times
| Rank | Athlete | Time | Year |
| 1 | 4:26.14 | 2025 | |
| 2 | 4:27.97 | 2025 | |
| 3 | 4:28.25 | 2013 | |
| 4 | 4:32.15 | 2014 | |
| 5 | 4:36.61 | 2016 |
Hedengren's 4:26.14 performance in the Nike Girls Mile not only redefines the standard for the 2025 season but also cements her place among the elite in high school distance running. The mark is now the one to beat, surpassing the national record previously held by Sadie Engelhardt. But Hedengren's greatness isn't limited to the mile; her historic win in the Nike Indoor Nationals 5K, where she shattered the national indoor 5K record with a time of 15:13.26, further solidified her standing as one of the top distance runners in the nation.
As a senior, Hedengren has shown she is not only capable of breaking records but also rising to the occasion when it matters most. With plenty of time to continue her already impressive career, the future is incredibly bright for the young athlete who is rewriting the history books one race at a time.