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An EPIC battle ⚔️
2025 World champion Mattia Furlani 🇮🇹 and 2025 European indoor champ Bozhidar Saraboyukov 🇧🇬 go head to head in the long jump in Metz and fly to huge new distances, with both men jumping a new world lead of 8.39m and Furlani winning the tiebreaker by a mere centimeter.
2025 World champion Mattia Furlani 🇮🇹 and 2025 European indoor champ Bozhidar Saraboyukov 🇧🇬 go head to head in the long jump in Metz and fly to huge new distances, with both men jumping a new world lead of 8.39m and Furlani winning the tiebreaker by a mere centimeter.
February 8, 2026 at 6:18 PM
An EPIC battle ⚔️
2025 World champion Mattia Furlani 🇮🇹 and 2025 European indoor champ Bozhidar Saraboyukov 🇧🇬 go head to head in the long jump in Metz and fly to huge new distances, with both men jumping a new world lead of 8.39m and Furlani winning the tiebreaker by a mere centimeter.
2025 World champion Mattia Furlani 🇮🇹 and 2025 European indoor champ Bozhidar Saraboyukov 🇧🇬 go head to head in the long jump in Metz and fly to huge new distances, with both men jumping a new world lead of 8.39m and Furlani winning the tiebreaker by a mere centimeter.
Making a whole new event look EASY 💁♀️
Femke Bol knocks a full second off the Dutch national record in the indoor 800m in her first ever go at the distance, winning her debut in Metz, France in 1:59.07.
The 25-year-old World champ in the 400H has announced her intention to focus on the 800m in 2026.
Femke Bol knocks a full second off the Dutch national record in the indoor 800m in her first ever go at the distance, winning her debut in Metz, France in 1:59.07.
The 25-year-old World champ in the 400H has announced her intention to focus on the 800m in 2026.
February 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Making a whole new event look EASY 💁♀️
Femke Bol knocks a full second off the Dutch national record in the indoor 800m in her first ever go at the distance, winning her debut in Metz, France in 1:59.07.
The 25-year-old World champ in the 400H has announced her intention to focus on the 800m in 2026.
Femke Bol knocks a full second off the Dutch national record in the indoor 800m in her first ever go at the distance, winning her debut in Metz, France in 1:59.07.
The 25-year-old World champ in the 400H has announced her intention to focus on the 800m in 2026.
“It’s not like these young guys are running fast because they’re freaks of nature—which they are—but they have a completely mature grasp of the sport that normally most of us wouldn’t have gotten until we’re in our mid-20s.”
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Grading Cam Myers, Yared Nuguse, Hobbs Kessler & The Top Milers At The Millrose Games
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February 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
“It’s not like these young guys are running fast because they’re freaks of nature—which they are—but they have a completely mature grasp of the sport that normally most of us wouldn’t have gotten until we’re in our mid-20s.”
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“It’s kind of wild how quickly we’ve raised our expectations for Jane!"
Lessons the phenom BYU freshman can takeaway from her 8:34.98 for 3000m at the Millrose Games
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Lessons the phenom BYU freshman can takeaway from her 8:34.98 for 3000m at the Millrose Games
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Why Jane Hedengren’s 3000m At Millrose Games Was a Huge Step Forward
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February 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
“It’s kind of wild how quickly we’ve raised our expectations for Jane!"
Lessons the phenom BYU freshman can takeaway from her 8:34.98 for 3000m at the Millrose Games
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Lessons the phenom BYU freshman can takeaway from her 8:34.98 for 3000m at the Millrose Games
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"(Cole Hocker) is so good at going just fast enough that no one’s going to go around him, but slow enough that he’s going to have the best kick.”
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How Cole Hocker Won the Millrose Games Two-Mile With Perfect Tactics, Pacing
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February 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
"(Cole Hocker) is so good at going just fast enough that no one’s going to go around him, but slow enough that he’s going to have the best kick.”
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Didn’t let go of the tape early ✅ No one got hurt ✅ Had fun ✅
It was an honor for me and Mac Fleet to hold the finish line for the CITIUS MAG Women’s 1000m at the Millrose Games.
Congrats to 🇪🇹 Tsige Duguma on breaking The Armory record & the 2:35.50 victory! 🥇
This meet always delivers.
It was an honor for me and Mac Fleet to hold the finish line for the CITIUS MAG Women’s 1000m at the Millrose Games.
Congrats to 🇪🇹 Tsige Duguma on breaking The Armory record & the 2:35.50 victory! 🥇
This meet always delivers.
February 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Didn’t let go of the tape early ✅ No one got hurt ✅ Had fun ✅
It was an honor for me and Mac Fleet to hold the finish line for the CITIUS MAG Women’s 1000m at the Millrose Games.
Congrats to 🇪🇹 Tsige Duguma on breaking The Armory record & the 2:35.50 victory! 🥇
This meet always delivers.
It was an honor for me and Mac Fleet to hold the finish line for the CITIUS MAG Women’s 1000m at the Millrose Games.
Congrats to 🇪🇹 Tsige Duguma on breaking The Armory record & the 2:35.50 victory! 🥇
This meet always delivers.
Kickin’ it with the pros 👟
Wilma Nielsen of Oregon continues to knock huge chunks off her mile PB, this time with a 4:23.56 eighth place finish in the Wanamaker Mile at the 2026 Millrose Games.
Wilma Nielsen of Oregon continues to knock huge chunks off her mile PB, this time with a 4:23.56 eighth place finish in the Wanamaker Mile at the 2026 Millrose Games.
February 1, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Kickin’ it with the pros 👟
Wilma Nielsen of Oregon continues to knock huge chunks off her mile PB, this time with a 4:23.56 eighth place finish in the Wanamaker Mile at the 2026 Millrose Games.
Wilma Nielsen of Oregon continues to knock huge chunks off her mile PB, this time with a 4:23.56 eighth place finish in the Wanamaker Mile at the 2026 Millrose Games.
Talk about RANGE 💪
2025 U.S. 10,000m champ Nico Young, fresh off an appearance in the 10km at World XC, drops down to the mile and runs a HUGE 3:48.72 PB to finish fourth in the race and land fourth on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
2025 U.S. 10,000m champ Nico Young, fresh off an appearance in the 10km at World XC, drops down to the mile and runs a HUGE 3:48.72 PB to finish fourth in the race and land fourth on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
February 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Talk about RANGE 💪
2025 U.S. 10,000m champ Nico Young, fresh off an appearance in the 10km at World XC, drops down to the mile and runs a HUGE 3:48.72 PB to finish fourth in the race and land fourth on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
2025 U.S. 10,000m champ Nico Young, fresh off an appearance in the 10km at World XC, drops down to the mile and runs a HUGE 3:48.72 PB to finish fourth in the race and land fourth on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
THE THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER STRIKES AGAIN ⚡️
19-year-old Aussie Cam Myers ends Yared Nuguse’s reign over the Wanamaker Mile at the 2026 Millrose Games, hitting the front with 400m to go and running 3:47.57 to take down Nuguse (3:48.31), Hobbs Kessler (3:48.68), and the field.
19-year-old Aussie Cam Myers ends Yared Nuguse’s reign over the Wanamaker Mile at the 2026 Millrose Games, hitting the front with 400m to go and running 3:47.57 to take down Nuguse (3:48.31), Hobbs Kessler (3:48.68), and the field.
February 1, 2026 at 11:19 PM
THE THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER STRIKES AGAIN ⚡️
19-year-old Aussie Cam Myers ends Yared Nuguse’s reign over the Wanamaker Mile at the 2026 Millrose Games, hitting the front with 400m to go and running 3:47.57 to take down Nuguse (3:48.31), Hobbs Kessler (3:48.68), and the field.
19-year-old Aussie Cam Myers ends Yared Nuguse’s reign over the Wanamaker Mile at the 2026 Millrose Games, hitting the front with 400m to go and running 3:47.57 to take down Nuguse (3:48.31), Hobbs Kessler (3:48.68), and the field.
WE HAVE A NEW WANAMAKER CHAMP 🏆
Nikki Hiltz kicks their way to their first Wanamaker Mile victory at the 2026 Millrose Games, using a 29.40 final 200m to hold off three-time global medalist Jessica Hull and run 4:19.64.
Nikki Hiltz kicks their way to their first Wanamaker Mile victory at the 2026 Millrose Games, using a 29.40 final 200m to hold off three-time global medalist Jessica Hull and run 4:19.64.
February 1, 2026 at 10:57 PM
WE HAVE A NEW WANAMAKER CHAMP 🏆
Nikki Hiltz kicks their way to their first Wanamaker Mile victory at the 2026 Millrose Games, using a 29.40 final 200m to hold off three-time global medalist Jessica Hull and run 4:19.64.
Nikki Hiltz kicks their way to their first Wanamaker Mile victory at the 2026 Millrose Games, using a 29.40 final 200m to hold off three-time global medalist Jessica Hull and run 4:19.64.
THE NEW ERA OF THE 800M IS HERE 😳
Colin Sahlman of NAU kicks down the pros in the Millrose Games 800m to DEMOLISH his lifetime best and set a new collegiate record of 1:44.70, breaking Paul Ereng’s 36-year-old mark by 0.14 seconds.
Colin Sahlman of NAU kicks down the pros in the Millrose Games 800m to DEMOLISH his lifetime best and set a new collegiate record of 1:44.70, breaking Paul Ereng’s 36-year-old mark by 0.14 seconds.
February 1, 2026 at 10:42 PM
THE NEW ERA OF THE 800M IS HERE 😳
Colin Sahlman of NAU kicks down the pros in the Millrose Games 800m to DEMOLISH his lifetime best and set a new collegiate record of 1:44.70, breaking Paul Ereng’s 36-year-old mark by 0.14 seconds.
Colin Sahlman of NAU kicks down the pros in the Millrose Games 800m to DEMOLISH his lifetime best and set a new collegiate record of 1:44.70, breaking Paul Ereng’s 36-year-old mark by 0.14 seconds.
Indoor is kinda her thing 💁♀️
Tsige Duguma, the 2024 World Indoor champ over 800m, wins the Millrose Games CITIUS MAG 1000m in 2:35.50, a new Armory facility record.
Addy Wiley finishes second in 2:35.77, good for #10 on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
Tsige Duguma, the 2024 World Indoor champ over 800m, wins the Millrose Games CITIUS MAG 1000m in 2:35.50, a new Armory facility record.
Addy Wiley finishes second in 2:35.77, good for #10 on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
February 1, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Indoor is kinda her thing 💁♀️
Tsige Duguma, the 2024 World Indoor champ over 800m, wins the Millrose Games CITIUS MAG 1000m in 2:35.50, a new Armory facility record.
Addy Wiley finishes second in 2:35.77, good for #10 on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
Tsige Duguma, the 2024 World Indoor champ over 800m, wins the Millrose Games CITIUS MAG 1000m in 2:35.50, a new Armory facility record.
Addy Wiley finishes second in 2:35.77, good for #10 on the U.S. all-time list indoors.
ANOTHER HUGE RECORD 🤯
High school phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus just keeps getting better, with the 17-year-old breaking the U20 world record in the 600m with a 1:14.15 victory at the 2026 Millrose Games.
High school phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus just keeps getting better, with the 17-year-old breaking the U20 world record in the 600m with a 1:14.15 victory at the 2026 Millrose Games.
February 1, 2026 at 10:41 PM
ANOTHER HUGE RECORD 🤯
High school phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus just keeps getting better, with the 17-year-old breaking the U20 world record in the 600m with a 1:14.15 victory at the 2026 Millrose Games.
High school phenom Cooper Lutkenhaus just keeps getting better, with the 17-year-old breaking the U20 world record in the 600m with a 1:14.15 victory at the 2026 Millrose Games.
Mixing it up with the big dawgs 😤
Just three weeks after winning the Houston Half Marathon, Habtom Samuel of New Mexico is back on the track with another record-setting performance, running 8:11.47 to break the legendary Henry Rono’s collegiate two mile record at the 2026 Millrose Games.
Just three weeks after winning the Houston Half Marathon, Habtom Samuel of New Mexico is back on the track with another record-setting performance, running 8:11.47 to break the legendary Henry Rono’s collegiate two mile record at the 2026 Millrose Games.
February 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Mixing it up with the big dawgs 😤
Just three weeks after winning the Houston Half Marathon, Habtom Samuel of New Mexico is back on the track with another record-setting performance, running 8:11.47 to break the legendary Henry Rono’s collegiate two mile record at the 2026 Millrose Games.
Just three weeks after winning the Houston Half Marathon, Habtom Samuel of New Mexico is back on the track with another record-setting performance, running 8:11.47 to break the legendary Henry Rono’s collegiate two mile record at the 2026 Millrose Games.
Back in the swing of things 🤠
In his first race since a calf injury ended his 2025 Worlds campaign, Josh Kerr finishes 2nd in the Millrose Games two mile in 8:07.68, outkicking one American, Parker Wolfe, in the final lap but failing to beat out the other, Cole Hocker, who took the win in 8:07.31.
In his first race since a calf injury ended his 2025 Worlds campaign, Josh Kerr finishes 2nd in the Millrose Games two mile in 8:07.68, outkicking one American, Parker Wolfe, in the final lap but failing to beat out the other, Cole Hocker, who took the win in 8:07.31.
February 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Back in the swing of things 🤠
In his first race since a calf injury ended his 2025 Worlds campaign, Josh Kerr finishes 2nd in the Millrose Games two mile in 8:07.68, outkicking one American, Parker Wolfe, in the final lap but failing to beat out the other, Cole Hocker, who took the win in 8:07.31.
In his first race since a calf injury ended his 2025 Worlds campaign, Josh Kerr finishes 2nd in the Millrose Games two mile in 8:07.68, outkicking one American, Parker Wolfe, in the final lap but failing to beat out the other, Cole Hocker, who took the win in 8:07.31.
Last one, fast one 💨
The much-hyped record chase turns into a kicker’s battle in the Millrose Games two mile, with Cole Hocker using a 56.28 final 400m to outduel Josh Kerr and U.S. XC champ Parker Wolfe, taking the win in 8:07.31.
The much-hyped record chase turns into a kicker’s battle in the Millrose Games two mile, with Cole Hocker using a 56.28 final 400m to outduel Josh Kerr and U.S. XC champ Parker Wolfe, taking the win in 8:07.31.
February 1, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Last one, fast one 💨
The much-hyped record chase turns into a kicker’s battle in the Millrose Games two mile, with Cole Hocker using a 56.28 final 400m to outduel Josh Kerr and U.S. XC champ Parker Wolfe, taking the win in 8:07.31.
The much-hyped record chase turns into a kicker’s battle in the Millrose Games two mile, with Cole Hocker using a 56.28 final 400m to outduel Josh Kerr and U.S. XC champ Parker Wolfe, taking the win in 8:07.31.
Pretty good weekend 😅
Roisin Willis follows up her epic 800m American record on Friday with a big 600m win at the Millrose Games two days later, running 1:24.87 ahead of training partner Juliette Whittaker to land at #7 on the U.S. all-time list in the shorter event.
Roisin Willis follows up her epic 800m American record on Friday with a big 600m win at the Millrose Games two days later, running 1:24.87 ahead of training partner Juliette Whittaker to land at #7 on the U.S. all-time list in the shorter event.
February 1, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Pretty good weekend 😅
Roisin Willis follows up her epic 800m American record on Friday with a big 600m win at the Millrose Games two days later, running 1:24.87 ahead of training partner Juliette Whittaker to land at #7 on the U.S. all-time list in the shorter event.
Roisin Willis follows up her epic 800m American record on Friday with a big 600m win at the Millrose Games two days later, running 1:24.87 ahead of training partner Juliette Whittaker to land at #7 on the U.S. all-time list in the shorter event.
JANE THE BRAVE 🫡
Jane Hedengren isn’t letting the bright lights of Millrose and pro competition get in her head, as the BYU freshman takes the lead with 400m to go in the 3000m and ends up third in a huge new PB of 8:34.98 for the second fastest time in NCAA history.
Jane Hedengren isn’t letting the bright lights of Millrose and pro competition get in her head, as the BYU freshman takes the lead with 400m to go in the 3000m and ends up third in a huge new PB of 8:34.98 for the second fastest time in NCAA history.
February 1, 2026 at 10:04 PM
JANE THE BRAVE 🫡
Jane Hedengren isn’t letting the bright lights of Millrose and pro competition get in her head, as the BYU freshman takes the lead with 400m to go in the 3000m and ends up third in a huge new PB of 8:34.98 for the second fastest time in NCAA history.
Jane Hedengren isn’t letting the bright lights of Millrose and pro competition get in her head, as the BYU freshman takes the lead with 400m to go in the 3000m and ends up third in a huge new PB of 8:34.98 for the second fastest time in NCAA history.
IN DORIS WE TRUST 🙏
Alabama’s Doris Lemngole continues to thrive on every surface, at every distance as the NCAA champ is now the NCAA record holder over 3000m, winning the 2026 Millrose Games in 8:31.39 with a 30.93 final 200m.
Alabama’s Doris Lemngole continues to thrive on every surface, at every distance as the NCAA champ is now the NCAA record holder over 3000m, winning the 2026 Millrose Games in 8:31.39 with a 30.93 final 200m.
February 1, 2026 at 9:47 PM
IN DORIS WE TRUST 🙏
Alabama’s Doris Lemngole continues to thrive on every surface, at every distance as the NCAA champ is now the NCAA record holder over 3000m, winning the 2026 Millrose Games in 8:31.39 with a 30.93 final 200m.
Alabama’s Doris Lemngole continues to thrive on every surface, at every distance as the NCAA champ is now the NCAA record holder over 3000m, winning the 2026 Millrose Games in 8:31.39 with a 30.93 final 200m.
The great American Blake-off! 👨🍳
Jamaican star Ackeem Blake continues to rack up wins on the U.S. indoor circuit, taking the Millrose Games 60m in 6.55 over Eloy Benitez (6.60) and Jordan Anthony (6.64).
Jamaican star Ackeem Blake continues to rack up wins on the U.S. indoor circuit, taking the Millrose Games 60m in 6.55 over Eloy Benitez (6.60) and Jordan Anthony (6.64).
February 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The great American Blake-off! 👨🍳
Jamaican star Ackeem Blake continues to rack up wins on the U.S. indoor circuit, taking the Millrose Games 60m in 6.55 over Eloy Benitez (6.60) and Jordan Anthony (6.64).
Jamaican star Ackeem Blake continues to rack up wins on the U.S. indoor circuit, taking the Millrose Games 60m in 6.55 over Eloy Benitez (6.60) and Jordan Anthony (6.64).
Experience pays off 🤑
Dina Asher-Smith closes down Jacious Sears at just the right time, with the 30-year-old Brit pipping the 24-year-old American at the line in the Millrose Games 60m, 7.10 to 7.12.
Dina Asher-Smith closes down Jacious Sears at just the right time, with the 30-year-old Brit pipping the 24-year-old American at the line in the Millrose Games 60m, 7.10 to 7.12.
February 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Experience pays off 🤑
Dina Asher-Smith closes down Jacious Sears at just the right time, with the 30-year-old Brit pipping the 24-year-old American at the line in the Millrose Games 60m, 7.10 to 7.12.
Dina Asher-Smith closes down Jacious Sears at just the right time, with the 30-year-old Brit pipping the 24-year-old American at the line in the Millrose Games 60m, 7.10 to 7.12.
That second half 🔥
After only finishing fifth in his season opener last weekend, World 110H champ Cordell Tinch looks more like himself with a win in New York, closing like a freight train in the 60m hurdles at the Millrose Games to take the win in 7.52.
After only finishing fifth in his season opener last weekend, World 110H champ Cordell Tinch looks more like himself with a win in New York, closing like a freight train in the 60m hurdles at the Millrose Games to take the win in 7.52.
February 1, 2026 at 9:37 PM
That second half 🔥
After only finishing fifth in his season opener last weekend, World 110H champ Cordell Tinch looks more like himself with a win in New York, closing like a freight train in the 60m hurdles at the Millrose Games to take the win in 7.52.
After only finishing fifth in his season opener last weekend, World 110H champ Cordell Tinch looks more like himself with a win in New York, closing like a freight train in the 60m hurdles at the Millrose Games to take the win in 7.52.
Three for three! 🏁
Danielle Williams continues her strong start to 2026 with her third win in three weeks, closing well to claim the victory in the Millrose Games 60m hurdles in 7.90 over two-time World Indoor champ Devynne Charlton (7.96).
Danielle Williams continues her strong start to 2026 with her third win in three weeks, closing well to claim the victory in the Millrose Games 60m hurdles in 7.90 over two-time World Indoor champ Devynne Charlton (7.96).
February 1, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Three for three! 🏁
Danielle Williams continues her strong start to 2026 with her third win in three weeks, closing well to claim the victory in the Millrose Games 60m hurdles in 7.90 over two-time World Indoor champ Devynne Charlton (7.96).
Danielle Williams continues her strong start to 2026 with her third win in three weeks, closing well to claim the victory in the Millrose Games 60m hurdles in 7.90 over two-time World Indoor champ Devynne Charlton (7.96).
HOLY MOLY 😱
Union Catholic HS doesn’t just break the high school 4x800m record— they OBLITERATE it; running 8:40.07 at the Millrose Games to break the previous indoor record by a massive 6 seconds.
Splits:
Abigail Robisky 2:11.53
Sophia Thompson 2:09.02
Aubrey Devers 2:15.47
Paige Sheppard 2:04.06
Union Catholic HS doesn’t just break the high school 4x800m record— they OBLITERATE it; running 8:40.07 at the Millrose Games to break the previous indoor record by a massive 6 seconds.
Splits:
Abigail Robisky 2:11.53
Sophia Thompson 2:09.02
Aubrey Devers 2:15.47
Paige Sheppard 2:04.06
February 1, 2026 at 7:59 PM
HOLY MOLY 😱
Union Catholic HS doesn’t just break the high school 4x800m record— they OBLITERATE it; running 8:40.07 at the Millrose Games to break the previous indoor record by a massive 6 seconds.
Splits:
Abigail Robisky 2:11.53
Sophia Thompson 2:09.02
Aubrey Devers 2:15.47
Paige Sheppard 2:04.06
Union Catholic HS doesn’t just break the high school 4x800m record— they OBLITERATE it; running 8:40.07 at the Millrose Games to break the previous indoor record by a massive 6 seconds.
Splits:
Abigail Robisky 2:11.53
Sophia Thompson 2:09.02
Aubrey Devers 2:15.47
Paige Sheppard 2:04.06