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Rivalries, Records, and Redemption: A Look at the 2025 Millrose Games

February 7, 2025
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Rivalries, Records, and Redemption: A Look at the 2025 Millrose Games

The 2025 Millrose Games is set to bring together some of the biggest names in track and field this Saturday, February 8, at The Armory in New York City. As the second U.S. stop on the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold, the event will feature Olympic medalists, world champions, and rising stars all looking to make a statement early in the season.

Among the most anticipated matchups is the men’s Wanamaker Mile, where Josh Kerr and Yared Nuguse will clash again. Last year at Millrose, Kerr set a world indoor best of 8:00.67 over two miles, while Nuguse defended his Wanamaker Mile title with a 3:47.83, the third-fastest time in history. Their rivalry has only grown since.

Josh Kerr sets WR at 2 mile in 8:00.67, Millrose Games, photo by Kevin Morris

Weeks after Millrose, Kerr beat Nuguse for Gold at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow. Months later, at the Olympics in Paris, Kerr edged Nuguse again, this time by just 0.01 seconds to claim silver in the 1500m final. Nuguse struck back a month later at the Diamond League in Zurich, finishing first while Kerr placed fifth.

Yared Nuguse, 117th Millrose GamesThe Armory, New York, NY, USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris

Now, the two meet again, both eyeing Yomif Kejelcha’s world indoor record of 3:47.01. Nuguse, who owns two of the three fastest indoor mile times ever, will look to keep his Wanamaker streak alive, while Kerr seeks revenge and another big win in New York.

They won’t be alone. Hobbs Kessler, the world road mile champion, finished second last year in 3:48.66, putting him fifth on the all-time indoor list. Andrew Coscoran of Ireland and France’s Azeddine Habz, who went 1-2 in the Boston 3000m last weekend, also enter in top form.

Elite Fields in the Women’s Events

The women’s Wanamaker Mile is just as deep. Olympic 1500m bronze medalist Georgia Bell will take on world indoor silver medalist Nikki Hiltz, world leader Elise Cranny, and Boston mile winner Heather MacLean. Kenyan indoor record-holder Susan Ejore-Sanders and Australia’s Linden Hall add to the mix.

Jessica Hull, 117th Millrose GamesThe Armory, New York, NY, USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris

In the women’s 3000m, Olympic silver medalist Jess Hull is the favorite. She’ll need to be close to her Oceanian indoor record of 8:24.39 to take the win. Melissa Courtney-Bryant, fresh off an 8:28.69 win in Boston, will challenge, along with Whittni Morgan, who holds the fastest 5000m time in the world this year.

Hoppel Aims for 800m Dominance

On the men’s side, Bryce Hoppel, the reigning world indoor champion, enters as the heavy favorite in the 800m. He hasn’t lost an indoor race at the distance in over two years and is coming off a career-best outdoor season, where he ran 1:41.67 at the Olympics to set an American record.

Bryce Hoppel and Hobbs Kessler, 117th Millrose GamesThe Armory, New York, NY, USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris

But Josh Hoey, who recently shattered the North American indoor 1000m record, could make things interesting. The 25-year-old has been in incredible form this year, following up a 3:52.61 mile in December with his record-breaking 2:14.48 over 1000m. Jonah Koech and Shane Cohen, both Olympic Trials finalists, will also be in the mix.

The women’s 800m features Shafiqua Maloney, who finished fourth at the Olympics last year, alongside Natoya Goule-Toppin and US stars Nia Akins and Addy Wiley.

Sprint Showdowns and Hurdle Clashes

The men’s 60m will bring together Marcell Jacobs, the 2021 Olympic 100m champion, and Trayvon Bromell, the 2016 world indoor champion. Both were beaten last weekend by Pjai Austin, who is back again, looking to make it two in a row.

Marcell Jacobs, New Balance Indoor Grand PrixTrack & Field meetFebruary 2, 2025Boston,MA USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris

In the women’s 60m hurdles, Devynne Charlton returns to defend her title. Last year, she set a world indoor record of 7.67 at Millrose, then lowered it to 7.65 to win the World Indoor Championship. This time, she faces her toughest test yet. Masai Russell, the reigning Olympic champion, will compete alongside Ackera Nugent, last year’s fastest outdoor hurdler, and Denisha Cartwright, the current world leader.

Masai Russell, New Balance Indoor Grand PrixTrack & Field meetFebruary 2, 2025Boston,MA USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris

In the flat 60m, Jacious Sears, last week’s winner at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, will take on Destiny Smith-Barnett, Celera Barnes, and Zoe Hobbs. Aleia Hobbs, the 2023 Millrose champion, and Canadian record-holder Audrey Leduc add more depth.

The 600m will see the return of Quincy Wilson, the 17-year-old Olympic 4x400m champion. A week ago, he set a world U18 best of 45.66 over 400m. Now, he steps up to face Brandon Miller, who owns the second-fastest indoor 600m time in history (1:14.03). They’ll both be chasing Donavan Brazier’s world best of 1:13.77.

Quincy Wilson, New Balance Indoor Grand PrixTrack & Field meetFebruary 2, 2025Boston,MA USA, photo by Kevin R. Morris

In the pole vault, Olympic and world champion Katie Moon leads the field after clearing 4.80m last week, the best mark in the world this season.

Katie Moon, World Championships 2023, photo by World Athletics

The men’s 60m hurdles will be an all-U.S. affair, featuring Dylan Beard, Freddie Crittenden, and Cordell Tinch.

Here’s the schedule for 2025 Millrose Games:

Deji Ogeyingbo is one of Nigeria’s leading Track and Field Journalists as he has worked in various capacities as a writer, content creator, and reporter for radio and TV stations in the country and Africa. Deji has covered varying degrees of Sporting competitions within and outside Nigeria which includes, African Championships and World Junior Championships. Also, he founded one of Nigeria’s leading Sports PR and Branding company in Nikau Sports in 2020, a company that aims to change the narrative of how athletes are perceived in Nigeria while looking to grow their image to the highest possible level.

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