The Look Book Goes to the U.S. Track & Field Outdoor and Para Championships

Hundreds of the country’s best athletes competed on Randalls Island. By , editor of the Strategist print section, including “The Look Book.” He was previously a writer at the Strategist covering fitness and outdoor gear. Photo: Frankie Alduino Adaylia Borgmeier (pictured above)Women’s 100/400/800m T34/53/54, Madison Lake, Minnesota Congratulations on the medal! How did you race today?I got second in the 100 meter and fourth in my heats of the 400 meter and 800 meter. I wasn’t expecting a second-place medal today, so I’m really happy about that. I get the sense that this isn’t your first time winning.I’m a 15-time state champion. And a lot of my siblings did track. I have eight siblings: four older and four younger. We’re kind of like an everything family. Someone is always doing a different sport. Do you have your eyes set on the Olympics?For sure. I feel like I’ve put in so much work and it would be such a great reward. But also I’m a huge traveler and I like hanging out with my friends and just being a 17-year-old. So if it happens, it happens. Nikki HiltzWomen’s 1,500m, Aptos, California Jack CunninghamMen’s 100/400m ambulatory, Springfield, Pennsylvania Rayniah JonesWomen’s 100m hurdles, Miami, FloridaAre you going to do any sightseeing while you’re here?I’ve been looking forward to seeing a rat. Everyone says they’re the size of cats. Sydney BartaWomen’s 100/200m ambulatory, Arlington, VirginiaYou just finished your last race of the season. What’s next?After I cool down, take an ice bath, and get treatment, I’m taking an Uber directly to Jaded London in Soho to go shopping. Sam MattisMen’s discus throw, East Brunswick, New Jersey Wyatt WillandMen’s 100/400/800m wheelchair, Northwood, Iowa Jordan DavisMen’s javelin throw, Wallingford, Connecticut Sophia ZagorskiWomen’s shot-put ambulatory, Henderson, Nevada Dominick MessanoMen’s high jump T46/63/64, Lancaster, PennsylvaniaWhat’s the key to having a great high jump?There’s a lot of things that go into it. But the most important thing is to jump high. Linden WilliamsonWomen’s 100/400/800m T34/53/54, San Antonio, Texas James CorriganMen’s steeplechase, Los Angeles, California Sophie NovakWomen’s steeplechase, Lake Orion, MichiganDo you think track and field will get more popular in the U.S.?More coverage would be huge. A lot of these finals are on Peacock and NBC, but some races, like the London Diamond League, aren’t. How can people see Josh Kerr break the mile world record if they can’t watch it on TV? Alexis HolmesWomen’s 400m, Hamden, Connecticut Ryan MedranoMen’s 100/400m ambulatory, El Paso, TexasDo I recognize you from Survivor?I was on season 43! It’s almost more nerve-racking than it was in Paris during the Paralympics. The first time you’re doing a Survivor challenge and Jeff goes, “Survivors, ready?” — it’s like, Oh my God, this is happening. Josephus LylesMen’s 100/200m, Alexandria, Virginia Caisja ChandlerWomen’s 100/200m, Cleveland, Ohio Noah LylesMen’s 100/200m, Gainesville, FloridaHow do you mentally prep before a race?My warm-up is my lock-in. It’s very detailed. It’s very fine. You have to be focused on what you’re doing. If I skip a part, I’m leaving something off the table on the track. Violet HallWomen’s 100/200/400m ambulatory, Bloomington, Indiana Photographs by Frankie Alduino The Look Book Goes to the Guyanese Nurses’ Ball The Look Book Goes to Liza! at 80 The Look Book Goes to Construction School See All The Look Book Goes to the Track & Field Championships Your product is saved! You’ll receive emails when your saved products go on sale. Manage preferences. Every product is independently selected by editors. Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Bill Ackman’s Big Brain Bet Here’s Why Everything at Walgreens Is Suddenly Behind Plastic Who Was the Man in 2B? A Studio With Barrel-Vault Ceilings in the West Village for $675,000 The Luxury-Scaffolding Face-off on Fifth Avenue Bill Ackman’s Big Brain Bet Here’s Why Everything at Walgreens Is Suddenly Behind Plastic Who Was the Man in 2B? A Studio With Barrel-Vault Ceilings in the West Village for $675,000 The Luxury-Scaffolding Face-off on Fifth Avenue