Millrose Games Highlights: Nuguse and Fisher Shatter World Records in Historic Night
The 117th edition of the Millrose Games, a World Indoor Tour Gold event at The Armory Track in New York, lived up to its reputation as one of the premier indoor track and field competitions. The night was headlined by Yared Nuguse and Grant Fisher, who delivered breathtaking performances to set new world indoor records in the men’s mile and 3000 meters, respectively.
Alongside these historic feats, the event saw a flurry of national records, personal bests, and fierce head-to-head battles across multiple disciplines. From thrilling sprints to strategic middle-distance duels, the 2024 Millrose Games provided a spectacle that will be remembered for years to come.
Men’s Wanamaker Mile: Nuguse Smashes World Record in Style
Yared Nuguse stole the show in the men’s Wanamaker Mile, breaking the world record with an astonishing 3:46.63, surpassing Yomif Kejelcha’s previous mark by 0.38 seconds. In a blistering race, Hobbs Kessler also dipped under the old record, finishing second in 3:46.90.
Australian Cameron Myers, the World U20 silver medalist, shattered both the World U20 and Oceanian records, clocking 3:47.48, moving him to fourth on the all-time list. Frenchman Azzedine Habz broke Mehdi Baala’s national record with 3:47.56, while Andrew Coscoran claimed the Irish record in 3:49.26, edging out Germany’s Robert Farken (3:49.93).
Notably, reigning world champion Josh Kerr was forced to withdraw due to illness.
Yared Nuguse on his record-breaking run: “It feels amazing to break the world record in such a historic race like the Wanamaker Mile. I wanted to get to the front and grind no matter what anyone else does. I’m not afraid to run at the front anymore—I want to go hurt by myself.”
Men’s 3000 Meters: Fisher Outduels Hocker for World Record
Double Olympic bronze medalist Grant Fisher made history in the men’s 3000 meters, setting a new world record of 7:22.91, eclipsing Lamecha Girma’s previous mark of 7:23.81 set in Liévin.
The race featured a thrilling duel between Fisher and Cole Hocker, the Olympic 1500m champion, who also broke the old world record with 7:23.14, finishing just behind Fisher. The two went through 1000m in 2:29.08, and 2000m in 4:58.01, before Hocker surged ahead with three laps to go. Fisher stayed close before making his decisive move off the final bend to snatch victory.
Grant Fisher on his stunning race: “I’m kind of in shock. I didn’t think we’d go that fast. I thought we might challenge the American record, but this was beyond my expectations. I knew Cole had a strong kick, so I had to time my move perfectly. To beat him like that—I’m really happy with it.”
France’s Jimmy Gressier set a new French record in 7:30.18, while Australia’s Ky Robinson broke the national record with 7:30.38. Dylan Jacobs (USA, 7:30.45) and Cooper Teare (USA, 7:30.82) rounded out the top finishers.
Women’s 3000 Meters: Morgan Leads a Strong American Charge
Whittni Morgan took home the women’s 3000m title, improving her PB to 8:28.03 in a US 1-2 finish. Josette Andrews crossed in 8:29.77, breaking the 8:30 barrier for the first time in her career.
Sarah Healy (Ireland, 8:30.79) set a national record, while Olympic 1500m silver medalist Jessica Hull (Australia, 8:30.91) finished fourth. Nozomi Tanaka shattered the Japanese national record (8:33.52) in sixth place.
Morgan overtook Andrews on the final bend to secure the win with a strong finish.
Men’s 800 Meters: Hoey Runs Into the History Books
Josh Hoey stunned the field in the men’s 800 meters, setting a North American record of 1:43.90, making him the third-fastest indoor performer in history. Only Wilson Kipketer and Elliot Giles have ever run faster indoors.
Hoey led through 400m in 51.01, holding off a determined Bryce Hoppel (1:44.19, PB) and Jonah Koech (1:44.82, PB) in a dramatic finish. Mark English set a new Irish record (1:45.15), and Alex Amankwah (Ghana, 1:45.82) added another national record.
Other Highlights from the Millrose Games
Women’s Wanamaker Mile
- Winner: Georgia Bell (GBR) 4:23.35 (PB)
- Runner-up: Heather MacLean (USA) 4:23.41
- Third Place: Nikki Hiltz (USA) 4:23.50
Bell became just the second British athlete to win the Wanamaker Mile, following in Laura Muir’s footsteps.
Men’s 600 Meters
- Winner: Will Sumner (USA) 1:14.04 (World Lead, Meet Record)
Sumner now ranks third all-time indoors, behind only Donovan Brazier and Brandon Miller.
Women’s 60m Hurdles
- Winner: Masai Russell (USA) 7.76 (World Lead)
Russell edged out Grace Stark (7.82, PB) and world record-holder Devynne Charlton (7.83) for her second consecutive win of the season.
Men’s 60m Hurdles
- Winner: Dylan Beard (USA) 7.38 (Meet Record, World Lead)
Beard improved the world lead, holding off Cordell Tinch (7.43, PB) and Cameron Murray (7.52).
Women’s Pole Vault
- Winner: Katie Moon (USA) 4.82m (World Lead)
The double world champion cleared 4.82m on her second attempt to secure victory.
Men’s 60 Meters
- Winner: Marcellus Moore (USA) 6.56
Moore held off Trayvon Bromell (6.59) and PJ Austin (6.61) in a tight final.
Mile Race Walk: Palma Breaks World Record
- Winner: Ever Palma (Mexico) 5:24.50 (World Record)
Palma smashed the world indoor record, taking nine seconds off the previous mark.
