Sinclair Johnson has had a good indoor season. He also changed sponsors.
Sinclaire moved from longtime sponsor NIKE to HOKA. HOKA has released news about joining the brand and another about the Sound Running race.
Sinclaire opened this season with a close second at NB Indoor in 4:01.30, the US’s No. 4 indoor performance (Jan. 24). Then, on February 1, Sinclair was the pacesetter in the Wanamaker Mile, finishing 10th in 4:24.55.
And then, on February 14, Sinclair battled Nicky Hiltz in the 3000m, earning second and a PB of 8:35.48.
Sinclair will next compete in the USATF Indoor Championships from February 28th to March 1st. Sinclair Johnson is focused on the World Indoors, March 20-23 in Poland.
HOKA’s Sinclair Johnson finished second in the Sound Invite Women’s 3000m.
This weekend (Feb. 14), HOKA Elite athlete Sinclair Johnson excelled in the women’s 3,000m at the Sound Invite in Winston-Salem, finishing second.
Johnson, 27, finished the race in 8:35.48, a personal best, competing in the HOKA Cielo FlyX Elite.
Since announcing as the newest addition to HOKA’s elite athlete list, Johnson has had a strong debut, finishing second in the 2026 Indoor Grand Women’s 1500m and finishing tenth at the 2026 Millrose Games. The middle distance standout is the current American record holder in the mile (4:16.32) and will play a key role in solidifying HOKA’s road and track presence as one of the nation’s top middle distance contenders.
The race continues Johnson’s strong start to the season as he sets his sights on the 2026 World Indoor Championships.
The Sound Invite is Sound Running’s first indoor meet featuring elite athletes competing on the first US track to feature the Mondotrack surface used at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“This performance shows why Sinclair is such an important part of our roster. In addition to his speed, the consistency and discipline he brings to every race defines our shared pursuit of excellence,” said Steve Decocker, HOKA’s Senior Director of Global Sports Marketing. “It’s so rewarding to see him represent the HOKA brand on the track, and we look forward to keeping this momentum going as the season continues.”
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