The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show 2025 MILLROSE GAMES PRE-MEET SHOW
The 117th Millrose Games are set for Saturday afternoon. When the professional races get underway at The Armory at 4 p.m., hold onto your hats for two straight hours of scintillating action.
Last year saw two world records and three American records fall. With even stronger fields in 2025, Millrose could outdo itself.
You can follow along with live results and watch on NBC Sports or Peacock (subscription required), and we’ll have live updates on all the CITIUS MAG social channels.
FULL PREVIEW HERE: https://citiusmag.com/articles/millrose-games-preview-2025-athletes-storylines
Storylines discussed:
💥 Hocker vs. Fisher (Men’s 3000m)
- Olympic 1500m champ Cole Hocker takes on double Olympic medalist Grant Fisher in a classic speed vs. strength battle.
- Fisher set an American record last year in the 2-mile at Millrose—can he take down Yared Nuguse’s 7:28.23 American record in the 3000m?
- World record watch: Ethiopia’s Lamecha Girma’s indoor WR of 7:23.81 could be in danger.
🔥 Nuguse vs. Kerr (Wanamaker Mile)
- Two-time defending champ Yared Nuguse looks for the three-peat against Olympic silver medalist Josh Kerr.
- Kerr is undefeated at Millrose over longer distances, but 0-3 in the Wanamaker Mile—will that change?
- World record chase: The 3:47.01 WR (Yomif Kejelcha, 2019) is in serious jeopardy.
🚀 Can Nikki Hiltz hold off Georgia Bell (Women's Mile)?
- Hiltz has won four straight U.S. 1500m titles and outkicked rivals with ease.
- Olympic bronze medalist Georgia Bell (3:52 PB) is a different kind of challenge.
🏃♂️ Can Brandon Miller break the 600m world best?
- Miller is targeting Donavan Brazier’s WR (1:13.77) after a strong 800m opener.
- Quincy Wilson (16-year-old Olympic gold medalist) could also take down the high school record.
🏆 Women’s 3000m: Jessica Hull, Tuohy, and Whittni Morgan clash
- Olympic 1500m silver medalist Jessica Hull faces Katelyn Tuohy, who ran a collegiate record (8:35) here in 2023.
- Can Tuohy compete with top U.S. and international pros?