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Historic World Records Dominate 2025 Millrose Games

The 117th Millrose Games, held on February 8, 2025, at New York’s Armory—a venue renowned as “The Fastest Track in the World”—delivered an unforgettable spectacle of middle-distance racing. Athletes shattered world records, national marks, and personal bests across events from the 800m to the 3000m, cementing this edition as one of the most electrifying in the meet’s storied history. Below, we break down the standout performances.

Records Fall in Mile, 3000m, and 800m

1. Wanamaker Mile: Yared Nuguse Rewrites History

Yared Nuguse (USA) stormed to a world indoor mile record of 3:46.63,  eclipsing Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha’s 2019 mark (3:47.01) . In a race missing world champion Josh Kerr (withdrawn due to illness), Nuguse led wire-to-wire, splitting 3:31.74 for 1500m—a North American record—before surging past a fierce challenge from Hobbs Kessler (3:46.90, also under the previous WR) . Australian teen Cam Myers stunned with a world U20 record of 3:47.48, while France’s Azeddine Habz (3:47.56) set a national record.

2. Men’s 3000m: Grant Fisher Outduels Olympic Champion

Grant Fisher (USA) and Cole Hocker (USA)—the Olympic 10,000m bronze medalist and 1500m gold medalist, respectively—collided in a tactical masterclass. Fisher’s 7:22.91 broke Lamecha Girma’s world indoor record (7:23.81), with Hocker (7:23.14) also surpassing the old mark . Fisher’s final 200m in 27.50 sealed the win, while France’s Jimmy Gressier (7:30.18) and Australia’s Ky Robinson (7:30.38) set national records .  

3. Men’s 800m: Josh Hoey’s American Record Triumph

Josh Hoey (USA) dominated the 800m in 1:43.90, breaking Donovan Brazier’s American indoor record (1:44.21) and holding off Bryce Hoppel (1:44.19 PB) . Sixteen-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus (1:46.86) smashed the high school record, previously held by Hoey himself .  

Women’s Events: Breakthroughs in Mile, 3000m, and 800m

1. Women’s Wanamaker Mile: Georgia Bell’s Tactical Mastery

Georgia Bell (GBR), the Olympic 1500m bronze medalist, edged a stacked field to win in 4:23.35,  outkicking Heather MacLean (USA, 4:23.41) and Nikki Hiltz (USA, 4:23.50) . Bell navigated a slow early pace (67.12 for the first quarter-mile) before unleashing a 61.97 final lap, crediting her composure in a “hard and messy” race .  

2. Women’s 3000m: Whittni Morgan’s Commanding Victory

Whittni Morgan (USA) surged late to win in 8:28.03, a personal best, ahead of Josette Andrews (USA, 8:29.77) and Sarah Healy (IRL, 8:30.79 NR) . Ethiopia’s Tsigie Gebreselama (8:33.13) and Australia’s Jessica Hull (8:30.91) added depth to a fiercely competitive race .  

3. Women’s 800m: Shafiqua Maloney’s Dominance  

Shafiqua Maloney (VIN) claimed victory in 1:59.07, fending off a late charge by Addy Wiley (USA, 2:00.14) . Olivia Baker (USA, 2:00.02 PB) and Kaela Edwards (USA, 2:00.14) rounded out the podium in a race showcasing tactical grit .  

With world records in the mile (Nuguse) and 3000m (Fisher), plus a slew of national and age-group marks, the 2025 Millrose Games underscored the rising global standard in middle-distance running. As athletes shift focus to outdoor seasons, these performances set the stage for a thrilling 2025 World Championships.