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Sage Hurta-Klecker
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornSage Hurta
(1998-06-23) 23 June 1998 (age 28)
Buffalo, USA
Home townHamilton (village), New York, USA
EducationUniversity of Colorado Boulder
EmployerOn Running
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
SpouseJoe Klecker
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics
Events
1500 metres, 800 metres
University teamColorado Buffaloes
ClubOn Athletics Club
Turned pro
2021
Coached byDathan Ritzenhein
Aug 2021–present
Achievements and titles
World finals
2025
800 m, 5th
Personal bests800 m: 1:55.89 (Tokyo, 2025)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
NCAA Outdoor Championships
Silver medal – second place2021 Eugene1500 m
NCAA Indoor Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 FayettevilleMile
Gold medal – first place2017 College StationDistance Medley Relay
NCAA Cross Country Championships
Gold medal – first place2018 MadisonTeam title
Bronze medal – third place2017 LouisvilleTeam Bronze
Bronze medal – third place2016 Terra HauteTeam Bronze

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] She is currently the third-fastest all-time American woman in the 800 meters.[2]

Hurta-Klecker is a member of On Athletics Club, coached by former professional runner Dathan Ritzenhein, and is based in Boulder, Colorado.[3]

Early life

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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.[4]
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

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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 I All-America status in the mile.[5]

Statistics

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Circuit performances

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Grand Slam Track results[6]
SlamRace groupEventPl.TimePrize money
2025 Kingston SlamShort distance 800 m4th1:59.26US$20,000
1500 m6th4:10.16

Personal bests

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Outdoor

Indoor

National championships

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YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
2025 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 3rd 800 m 1:59.48
2024 USA Olympic Trials Eugene, Oregon 5th 800 m 2:00.38
2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 4th 800 m 2:01.19
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[7]
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

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References

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  1. "Sage HURTA-KLECKER | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  2. "800 Metres - women - senior - all". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
  3. "Sage Hurta-Klecker". www.on.com. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  4. "Sage Hurta - Cross Country". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
  5. "Sage Hurta - Track and Field". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  6. "Grand Slam Track Results". Grand Slam Track. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  7. 2021 United States Olympic trials (track and field) results USATF
  8. Sage Hurta University of Colorado XC & Track Results TFRRS
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