Sage Alexandra Hurta-Klecker (née Hurta) (born 23 June 1998) is an American middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 800 metres and the 1500 metres.[1]
 Hurta-Klecker at the 2024 United States Olympic trials | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 23 June 1998 Buffalo, USA |
| Home town | Hamilton (village), New York, USA |
| Education | University of Colorado Boulder |
| Employer | On Running |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres, 800 metres |
| University team | Colorado Buffaloes |
| Club | On Athletics Club |
| Turned pro | 2021 |
| Coached by | Dathan Ritzenhein Aug 2021–present |
Medal record | |
Hurta-Klecker is a member of On Athletics Club, coached by former professional runner Dathan Ritzenhein, and is based in Boulder, Colorado.[2]
Early life
Hurta-Klecker was born in Buffalo, New York to parents Gary and Amy Hurta of Hamilton, New York. She was brought up in Hamilton, attending Hamilton Central school from kindergarten to 12th grade where she competed on a national level. Both her parents attended Cornell University where Amy Hurta competed for the cross country and track teams, with Gary on the track team alongside her. She has previously stated that her parents were responsible for her initial interest in running.[3]
Hurta-Klecker placed 2nd in the 800 meter final in 2:06.37 at the 2016 New Balance Outdoor Nationals alongside a 2nd in the mile in 4:47.75, 3rd in the mile in 4:56.17 at the 2015 New Balance Indoor Nationals, 3rd in the mile in 4:56.50 at the 2014 New Balance Outdoor Nationals, and winning the 800 meters in 2:12.78 at the 2012 New Balance Outdoor Nationals.
Collegiate career
She competed collegiately for the University of Colorado, Boulder where she became an indoor NCAA mile champion. She also became just the second woman in the history of the university to achieve NCAA Division 1 All-America status in the mile.[4]
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 400 metres — 54.84 (Boulder, CO 2021)
- 800 metres — 1:57.85 (Monaco 2022)
- 1500 metres — 4:01.79 (Memphis, TN 2022)
- One mile — 4:26.76 (Raleigh, NC 2021)
Indoor
- 800 metres — 2:02.54 (Fayetteville, AR 2021)
- 1500 metres — 4:06.43 (New York, NY 2022)
- One mile — 4:25.45 (New York, NY 2022)
National championships
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | USA Olympic Trials | Eugene, Oregon | 5th | 800 m | 2:00.38 |
| 2022 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 7th | 800 m | 1:59.43 |
| 2021 | USA Olympic trials | Eugene, Oregon | 16th | 800 m | DNF[5] |
| 2018 | USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Des Moines, Iowa | 18th | 3000 m steeplechase | 10:08.77 |
| 2015 | USA World U18 trials | Lisle, Illinois | 4th | 800 m | 2:11.99 |
| 3rd | 1500 m | 4:39.84 |
References
External links
- Sage Hurta - Life As A Pro Runner for OAC, University of Colorado Experience, & NY Running Culture Convos Over Cold Brew with Emma Abrahamson (August 2022)
- Ali on the Run Show Episode 589. Sage Hurta, Professional Runner for On Athletics Club - November 24, 2022 Ali on the Run Show
- Sage Hurta-Klecker on Instagram
- Sage Hurta University of Colorado track and field profile
- Sage Hurta University of Colorado cross country profile