The first American male to set a track Mile WR since 1978, Dick Buerkle, also indoor WR (3:54.93), and the first Wanamaker WR since 1955, 70 years!!
By Jon Mulkeen for World Athletics
NEW YORK - Little more than an hour after fellow American Paris Olympic bronze medalist Grant Fisher’s 3000m...
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Yared Nuguse eyes three-peat at iconic indoor Mile race
From World Athletics
Olympic and World indoor medalists Josh Kerr and Yared Nuguse will renew their rivalry and Paris Olympic 1500m medalists Jessica Hull (silver) and Georgia Bell (bronze) lead the women’s field for the NYRR Wanamaker...
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New mom St. Pierre breaks her U.S. indoor record; Nuguse near misses his record
From Sam Brief, NBC Olympics
The Wanamaker Mile is the Millrose Games’ flagship and final event. It’s named for department store owner Rodman Wanamaker, whose employees founded the Millrose Games in 1908. The...
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“Not only am I stronger and smarter than I was last year, but I will be able to attack this race with a lot more confidence to chase the world record.”; live TV broadcast on NBC and Peacock
From Millrose Games
The 116th Millrose Games on Sunday, February 11, like past editions, promises to be...
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World class women’s field expected at famed Millrose Games on Sunday, February 11; live TV broadcast on NBC and Peacock
From Millrose Games
Anticipation is building for the 116th Millrose Games, as this iconic event nears. As always, the day will conclude in style with the running of the...
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“Definitely the 3:47. I always just love the Mile more. The 3K’s fun, but the Mile, 1500, they’re definitely where my heart’s at.”
By Tim Casey, Forbes, Senior Contributor
Before Saturday, Yared Nuguse had never competed at the famed Millrose Games indoor track meet in New York City. But he...
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Commonwealth Games champion to face formidable international field on Saturday, February 11 at the 115th Millrose Games; NBC live broadcast from 4:00pm to 6:00pm EST
From Millrose Games
The 115th Millrose Games will take place on Saturday, February 11th, exactly one month from today, at the...
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“This will be my first time racing at the Millrose Games, so I am really excited as it has been a competition that I have wanted to do for a long time. I have very fond memories of racing in the City, and I cannot wait to return and tackle the same distance indoors.”
From Millrose Games
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"I honestly believe the main reason why the Mile has sustained its status in America compared to all the other countries is because... everyone has a reference point. And that’s a big deal in sports."
By Martin Fritz Huber, Outside
Last Saturday, while competing in the Wanamaker Mile at the...
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Nine men go sub-4 with veteran Willis clocking sub-4 for record 20th consecutive year
From Millrose Games media
NEW YORK - Both the WHOOP Wanamaker Mile races lived up to their expectations Saturday afternoon during the 114th Millrose Games at The Armory’s New Balance Track & Field Center.
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