PARIS — Nikki Hiltz stepped to the start line on the ... Hiltz, who was assigned female at birth, competed at Aptos High ...

American middle distance runner Nikki Hiltz, an Aptos native, knew a stellar performance was needed to earn a spot on the podium at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, United Kingdom ...

Team USA’s Nikki Hiltz, center, an Aptos native, and Jessica Hull of Australia ... (Eugene Hoshiko – The Associated Press) The former Scotts Valley High star, who went on to shine at Simon ...