Feb 9(V7N) — The Millrose Games in New York delivered an unforgettable night of track and field on Saturday, with Yared Nuguse and Grant Fisher shattering world records in the mile and 3,000m, respectively.

Nuguse, fresh off his 1,500m bronze at the Paris Olympics, stunned the crowd by clocking 3 minutes 46.63 seconds, slicing nearly half a second off Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha's 2019 indoor world record of 3:47.01.

But the American wasn’t alone in history-making pace—Hobbs Kessler finished second in 3:46.90, also under the previous record, while Australia’s Cam Myers took third in 3:47.48.

Britain’s Josh Kerr, the reigning world 1,500m champion, withdrew from the race, leaving the stage open for the American stars.

In another record-breaking performance, Grant Fisher delivered a masterclass in race strategy, taking down reigning Olympic 1,500m champion Cole Hocker in a thrilling final-lap duel.

Fisher’s time of 7 minutes 22.91 seconds shaved nearly a full second off the previous record (7:23.81), set by Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma in 2023.

“That was a battle for the ages,” Fisher said after his stunning finish. “Cole’s at the top of his game right now, so I knew I had to bring my best.”

Hocker had taken the lead with three laps to go, but Fisher’s final kick off the last bend proved unstoppable.

Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell continued her blistering indoor season, dominating the women’s 60m hurdles in a world-leading 7.76 seconds.

Dylan Beard matched her feat in the men’s 60m hurdles, clocking 7.38 seconds for the fastest time of 2025.

Italy’s Marcel Jacobs, the Tokyo 100m Olympic champion, scratched from the men’s 60m, which was won by Marcellus Moore (6.56 seconds).

Jacious Sears stormed to a world-leading 7.02 seconds to win the women’s 60m, ahead of Celera Barnes (7.15s) and Aleia Hobbs (7.16s).

With the Paris Olympic cycle in full swing, these record-breaking performances set the stage for a thrilling 2025 track and field season—and put the world on notice.

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