by Alfonz Juck
The 60m hurdles, photo by Steven Sutton/ DUOMO
Millrose Games: Harrison vs Ali, McLeod vs Holloway
NEW YORK (USA): The 113th NYRR Millrose Games will host many of the world’s best track & field men and women to perform on center stage on February 8 at The Armory New Balance Track & Field Center in Washington Heights in New York City. This year’s NYRR Millrose Games field is arguably the most talented overall since the meet moved to The Armory in 2012. Allyson Felix headlines the women’s side in the 60 m. Also Ajee Wilson and Laura Muir in the 800 m, Sandi Morris in pole vault, Kenni Harrison and Nia Ali at 60 m hurdles, Wadeline Jonathas in the 400 m, Konstanze Klosterhalfen with Nikki Hiltz and Elinir Purrier in the Wanamaker mile. Men´s shot put has Ryan Crouser and Joe Kovacs from the memorable Doha battle. Another superb duel is Omar McLeod against Grant Holloway in the 60 m hurdles. Another marquee event is the 800 m with Donavan Brazier, Michael Saruni and Bryce Hoppel. In the Wanamaker mile Filip Ingebrigtsen, Nick Willis and Chris O´Hare. Ronnie Baker returns in the 60 m, Rai Benjamin and Obi Igbokwe are in the 300 m and Kenyan Paul Tanui in the 10 000 m.
