Cam Myers Makes History as Youngest Wanamaker Mile Champion at Millrose Games
Cameron Myers and Nikki Hiltz claimed memorable victories in the Wanamaker Miles at the 118th edition of the Millrose Games in New York, the second World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meeting of the season. Four world-leading marks were set on the historic Armory track during a night packed with fast times and dramatic finishes.
Men's Wanamaker Mile
Australian teenager Cam Myers, the world U20 silver medallist in Lima 2024, captured his first Wanamaker Mile title in style, clocking a world-leading 3:47.57. Myers surged away over the final lap to defeat a stacked international field on the same track where he set the world indoor U20 record last year.
American star Yared Nuguse, chasing a fourth straight Wanamaker crown, finished second in 3:48.31, while Hobbs Kessler claimed third in 3:48.68. Nico Young set a PB of 3:48.72, with Ireland’s Andrew Coscoran fifth in 3:49.54.
The Canberra product’s victory capped a flawless U.S. indoor tour — three races, three wins — after earlier clocking 3:49.81 for the mile in Seattle.
“I was aiming to run 3:45–3:46, but the win was what mattered most. I’m off to a better start than I was last year… I just let it come to me." Myers said.
Men's Wanamaker Mile Results:
| Place | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cam Myers | AUS | 3:47.57 |
| 2 | Yared Nuguse | USA | 3:48.31 |
| 3 | Hobbs Kessler | USA | 3:48.68 |
| 4 | Nico Young | USA | 3:48.72 PB |
| 5 | Andrew Coscoran | IRL | 3:49.54 |
| 6 | Festus Lagat | KEN | 3:50.94 PB |
| 7 | Robert Farken | GER | 3:51.07 |
| 8 | Gary Martin | USA | 3:52.62 |
| 9 | Ollie Hoare | AUS | 3:53.69 |
| DNF | Abe Alvarado | USA | — |
Women’s Mile: Hiltz times it perfectly
Nikki Hiltz delivered a perfectly timed kick to win the women’s race in a world-leading PB of 4:19.64 in her seventh appearance at Millrose, moving decisively at the bell to pull clear in the closing stages.
Australia’s Olympic silver medallist Jessica Hull finished second in 4:20.11, while Poland’s Klaudia Kazimierska set a national record of 4:21.36. Linden Hall also improved her PB to 4:21.45.
“This race is very important for me. The Armory is like my second home,” Hiltz said.
Women's Wanamaker Mile Results:
| Place | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikki Hiltz | USA | 4:19.64 WL PB |
| 2 | Jessica Hull | AUS | 4:20.11 |
| 3 | Klaudia Kazimierska | POL | 4:21.36 NR |
| 4 | Linden Hall | AUS | 4:21.45 PB |
| 5 | Susan Ejore-Sanders | KEN | 4:22.23 |
| 6 | Margot Appleton | USA | 4:22.94 PB |
| 7 | Emily Mackay | USA | 4:22.95 PB |
| 8 | Wilma Nielsen | SWE | 4:23.56 NR |
| 9 | Gracie Morris | USA | 4:23.83 PB |
| 10 | Sinclaire Johnson | USA | 4:24.55 |
| 11 | Heather Maclean | USA | 4:30.85 |
| DNF | Mckenna Keegan | USA | — |
Hocker wins heavyweight two-mile clash
IOlympic 1500m champion Cole Hocker edged a heavyweight field to win the two miles in 8:07.31, the third-fastest indoor time in US history. Britain’s Josh Kerr was second in 8:07.68, with Parker Wolfe third in 8:07.83. Ky Robinson set an Australian record of 8:08.40.
“The final 400 metres are decisive… I’m glad I timed it right,” Hocker said.
Teenage sensation Lutkenhaus strikes again
Seventeen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus continued his breakout season, blasting a world U20 best 1:14.15 to win the 600m and move to fifth all-time indoors. Jenoah McKiver ran a PB 1:14.77 for second, with Isaiah Jewett third.
Roisin Willis won the women’s 600m in a PB 1:24.87, while Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma took the 1000m in 2:35.50.
Colin Sahlman surprised the field in the men’s 800m, running a PB 1:44.70, ahead of Mohamed Attaoui (1:44.98) and Ben Pattison (1:45.53).
Campbell launches world lead in the shot put
Jamaica’s Olympic bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell launched a world-leading 21.77m to win the shot put, while Chloe Timberg cleared 4.60m to take victory in the women’s pole vault.
Women’s 3000 metres
Kenya’s Doris Lemngole won the women’s 3000m in 8:31.39, holding off Britain’s Hannah Nuttall (8:32.94 PB) and Jane Hedengren (8:34.98).
Sprints and hurdles
Double world champion Danielle Williams won the women’s 60m hurdles in 7.90, ahead of world record holder Devynne Charlton (7.96).
World outdoor champion Cordell Tinch took the men’s hurdles in 7.52.
Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith won the women’s 60m in 7.10, while Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake claimed the men’s race in 6.55.
