Lexy Halladay-Lowry was a standout BYU track athlete. Now, she is competing on the world stage.
Halladay-Lowry competed in the Women's 3000 meter steeplechase at the Track and Field World Championships in Tokyo, Japan earlier this week placing 14th in the final with a time of 9:34. This was her first time competing on the world level.
At BYU, Halladay-Lowry has the school record in the Women’s 3000 meter steeplechase with a time of 9:08. At the outdoor NCAA Track and Field Championships this year, she took second place setting the school record. With that time, she qualified for the USA Track and Field Championships, where she would compete for a spot to represent team USA in Tokyo.
On Aug. 2, Halladay-Lowry stepped up to the line at the USA Track and Field championships alongside 13 of the country's best steeplechasers. Throughout the race, Halladay-Lowry stayed right behind the leading racers. With 400 meters to go, she took the lead and never looked back.
In winning the USA Track and Field Championships women's steeplechase, she secured her spot on team USA and prepared to compete in Tokyo.
After the race, Halladay-Lowry told Citiusmag, “We’re sending a super gritty team. Yes, we’re young, but it’ll be a great experience and we’ll go and do it together. How exciting!”
A little over a month later, Halladay-Lowry found herself lining up on the start line with the best women steeplechasers in the world.
In the qualifying round on Monday, Halladay-Lowry took fifth place with a time of 9:15, earning her spot in Wednesday's final.
Two days later, Halladay-Lowry was lining up again alongside the top 15 women racers in this event. In the end, she took 14th with a time of 9:34. Her fellow American women took 9th and 10th, just ahead of her.
Three Team USA women in World Steeplechase Final 👏🇺🇸
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) September 17, 2025
Angelina Napoleon, Kaylee Mitchell, and Lexy Halladay-Lowry might’ve missed the podium, but their presence in Tokyo signals a new wave for American steeple with all three making the Final in their first global championship… pic.twitter.com/LtrP2mun5r
Halladay-Lowry’s coach, Diljeet Taylor, said post-race via an Instagram post, “Grateful for the journey and for a God who reminds both of us that He cares about our dreams and goals. Very proud of the year and all the gains and growth. The sport rewards those who continue to relentlessly and resiliently chase. It’s an honor and a privilege to chase together.”