The NYRR Millrose Games February 2016

The NYRR Millrose Games have a storied history that spans more than a century and is one of track and field's most prestigious and enduring annual events. A New York City sports staple, the meet moved to the New Balance Track & Field Center at The Armory in Washington Heights in 2012 after having called Madison Square Garden home from 1914 to 2011. The Games- established by employees of Wanamaker's Department Store-feature track and fields most prolific male and female stars as well as collegiate, high school, club and youth competitiors. More than 200 athletes share the distinction of being both Millrose and Olympic champions. In November of 2013, New York Road Runners became the title sponsor of the NYRR Millrose Games, which is hosted by the Armory Foundation.
Featured athletes: Matthew Centrowitz winner of Wanamaker Mile 3:50.63; Shannon Rowbury winner of women's Wanamaker Mile 4:24.39; Natasha Hasting, 1st place 400 Meters 51.66; Betsy Saina, 1st place 5000 Meters 14:57.18; Molly Huddle, 2nd place 5000 Meters 14:57.31; Drew Hunter, 1 Mile Armory 3:57.81; Nick Willis, Wanamaker Mile, Andre De Grasse, 60 -Meter Dash; Brianne Theisen-Eaton, 60 Meter Hurdles and Marquise Goodwin, 60 Meter Dash/ Long Jump. www.nyrrmillrosegames.org
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