Mackay pulls away from Houlihan to win 5000m national title

Athletes compete in the USATF Outdoor National Championships.

By NBC Olympics

Published July 26, 2026 2:15 pm

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Emily Mackay made her move early on Shelby Houlihan and never looked back, winning the women’s 5000m in a season’s-best time of 14:55.82 at the USATF Outdoor National Championships.

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