Manhattan NY - It is almost time for the 106th annual Millrose Games. Billed as the oldest Track and Field meet in the country, all those who are attending will be in for a treat. More Olympians than you have fingers and toes, the pro fields are stacked with top talent. The high school fields are just as stacked, with events starting at 3:30pm, running right past 10pm. Two notable prep names have even emerged among the professional ranks, as Mary Cain (Unattached) will race the professional mile, and Edward Cheserek (St. Benedict's Prep) is entered in the professional 2-mile. You'll have your chance to catch your favorite relays and races, but everyone knows Millrose is all about the mile. The prestigious Millrose Mile for prep athletes have garnered a reputation as the premiere event of the indoor season. And we have a quick breakdown of all the top seeds and favorites, both prep and pro. Check it out below!
New Balance Boys High School Mile, honoring Larry Byrne
| Name | School | State | Qualifying Time | Personal Record |
| Sibby Hanson | Arlington | NY | 4:18.85 | 4:15.77 |
| Connor Harriman | Pennsbury | PA | 4:19.06 | 4:18.79 |
| Eric Holt | Carmel | NY | 4:16.55 | 4:11.90 |
| Jack Huemmler | Strath Haven | PA | 4:16.22 | 4:12.54 |
| Cillian Kirwan | St. Fitans School | IRL | 4:15.89 | Same |
| Ben Malone | Pascack Valley | NJ | 4:17.96 | 4:07.02 |
| Chris Marco | Tom's River South | NJ | 4:21.64 | 4:07.31 |
| Tom Meehan | Eastport-South Manor | NY | 4:19.64 | 4:19.14 |
| Kris Moran | North Babylon | NY | 4:18.78 | 4:13.40 |
| Jay Navin | Saratoga | NY | 4:18.49 | 4:15.89 |
| Stephen Shine | Briarcliff | NY | 4:17.29 | Same |
| Jack Stevenson | Stuyvesant | NY | 4:18.94 | Same |
Breakdown: This one could be special. It is hard to predict who could be an early favorite for a race of this quality, but a simple test it to look at personal records. The duo from New Jersey both have 4:07's to their name, and can run up the pace at any moment. Chris Marco of Tom's River South, NJ has the slowest qualifying time, but was also the first automatic qualifier in the early season. Ben Malone of Pascack Valle,y NJ, however, has not been asleep at the wheel this season. While running a reduced schedule this season, he did manage to run an astonishing 2:25.82 over 1000m just a few weeks ago, putting him in a solid position heading into the race. Malone isn't the only one who proved their speed already, as just last weekend, Eric Holt of Carmel through down a very strong 9:08 in the 3200m, with a very fast first mile. He looks strong entering the race, and has a fast personal record as well. But there may be a sleeper in this race that none of the American runners have faced. Cillian Kirwan of Ireland has tied the fastest mile this year, 4:15, and may put an edge of uncertainly on the race leaders. That mile ties that of Jay Navin of Saratoga, who raced at the New Balance Grand Prix in Boston two weeks before. He is the only one who has raced in a spotlight event such as a nationally broadcast mile, and could very well shine. Speaking of shine, two Section 1 runners round out the leaders, as Stephen Shine of Briarcliff and Sibby Hanson of Arlington are both qualified athletes as well, and could pull out a victory as well. We'll have to see on Saturday.
Interesting Reads:
Cillian Kirwan: Click Here
Ben Malone: Click Here
Jack Huemmler: Click Here
New Balance High School Girls Mile
| Name | School | State | Qualifying Time | Personal Best |
| Bella Burda | Arlington | NY | 4:57.91 | 4:54 (Split) |
| Sarah DiSanza | High Point Regional | NJ | 4:57.97 | Same |
| Gianna Frontera | Newburgh | NY | 4:58.32 | Same |
| Sarah Gillespie | NW Catholic | CT | 4:58.70 | 4:49.89 |
| Tiana Guevera | Miller Place | NY | 5:02.65 | Same |
| Laura Leff | West Gennesee | NY | 4:55.79 | 4:48.96 |
| Sara Sargent | Pennsbury | PA | 4:55.87 | 4:51.04 |
| Marissa Sheva | Pennridge | PA | 4:54.90 | 4:51.29 |
| Regan Ward | Beggs | OK | 4:56.29 | Same |
| Kennedy Weisner | Elk County Catholic | PA | 4:54.18 | 4:48.69 |
| Kristianne Width | United Nations | NY | 4:58.40 | 4:58.35 |
| Megan Young | Nanuet | NY | 5:00.92 | 4:58.62 |
| Sabrina Southerland | Benjamin Cardozo | NY | 4:56.25 | 4:52.85 |
Breakdown: This may well turn into a battle of the blondes in the fight for the girls title. Kennedy Weisner of Elk County Catholic, PA comes in with the fastest personal record to her name, but only just. Weisner was a Foot Locker Finalist this year, coming in tenth at the event. But she won't be the only blonde junior whose made waves at Foot Locker. Laura Leff of West Genesee, who took third overall at the Foot Locker Nationals, has returned early from an injury that sidelined her since she qualified for the same race last year. Minus Mary Cain, Leff is the national leader in the 1500m this year, blasting a 4:33.96. She could be very dangerous in the race she has waited over a year to compete in. Pennsylvania brings in two more competitors for the blondetourage, who share personal records of 4:51 each. Marissa Sheva of Pennridge may be a first timer at this meet, but Sara Sargent of Pennsbury can be considered a seasoned veteran of the event. Her third appearance in the invite High School Mile, Sargent is absoutley a threat, with nothing to lose going into the race. No longer distracted by the glam of the event, she'll come ready to run. The glam of the type of competition the 'Mile will host is no stranger to Sarah Gillespie of NW Catholic, CT. She placed third in the Invite High School Mile at the New Balance Grand Prix, and has quite a fast personal record to her name as well. But connecticut won't be the furthest distance from the event for a female athlete to travel, as Regan Ward of Beggs, OK has qualified for the event, and is ready to roll with the East Coast. Without access to the banked luxuries of the Armory, she has run sub-5 twice this season, and could lay it all out on the track on Saturday. Two New Yorkers round out the top of the field, which include the surprise bronze medalist at Outdoor States last year, Kristiane Width of United Nations, and the new state record holder for the sophomore 3000m, Bella Burda of Arlington. However, anyone is capable of stealing the show, and you'll just have to tune in to find out.
Interesting Reads:
Regan Ward: Click Here
Laura Leff: Click Here
Sarah Sargent, Marissa Sheva: Click Here
Kennedy Weisner: Click Here
Pro Fields
Excerpt from Bring Back The Mile - Full Article
NYRR Wanamaker Men's Mile Preview
Event Record: 3:52.87 Bernard Lagat (USA / AZ), 2005
NCAA Record: 3:54.54, Miles Batty (BYU / USA), 2012
USA Record: 3:49.89, Bernard Lagat (USA / AZ), 2005
World Record: 3:48.45, Hicham El Guerrouj (MAR), 1997
| NYRR WANAMAKER MEN'S MILE - 9:50pm EST | |||||||
| NAME | TEAM | CTZ | MILE PR | YR | 1500 PR | YR | NOTES |
| Ryan Gregson | Nike | AUS | 3:52.24 | 2010 | 3:31.06 | 2010 | 1500m AUS Record |
| Matthew Centrowitz | Nike | USA | 3:52.4r | 2012 | 3:31.96 | 2012 | 2011 WC Medalist |
| Lopez Lomong | Nike Oregon TC | USA | 3:53.18 | 2010 | 3:32.20 | 2010 | '08 & '12 Olympian |
| Garrett Heath | Saucony | USA | 3:54.4r | 2012 | 3:36.03 | 2012 | 8x NCAA All-American |
| Ciaran O'Lionaird | Nike Oregon TC | IRL | 3:54.76i | 2012 | 3:34.46 | 2011 | 2012 Olympian |
| Lawi Lalang | U of Arizona | KEN | 3:55.09i | 2012 | 3:36.77 | 2012 | NCAA 5000m Record |
| Donn Cabral | Nike | USA | 3:56.41i | 2013 | 3:40.03 | 2012 | USA Steeple Record |
| Chris O'Hare | U of Tulsa | GBR | 3:56.48i | 2011 | 3:37.95 | 2012 | '12 NCAA Mile Champ |
| Ryan Hill | NC State | USA | 3:56.78 | 2012 | 3:38.36 | 2012 | 7x NCAA All-American |
| Brian Gagnon | NJ/NY TC | USA | 3:57.91i | 2012 | 3:38.36 | 2012 | 2x NCAA All-American |
| Liam Boylan-Pett | NJ/NY TC | USA | 3:58.19 | 2011 | 3:37.05 | 2012 | NCAA All-American |
| Robby Andrews | adidas | USA | 4:01.55 | 2010 | 3:34.78 | 2012 | 2x NCAA Champ |
| Mark Wieczorek | Brooks | USA | 4:05.70 | 2011 | 3:47.43 | 2012 | 5x NAIA All-American |
| i = indoor / r = road | |||||||
Breakdown: This field is loaded with 11 men having run sub-4 minutes in the Mile and another, Robby Andrews, who with a 3:34.78 1500m PR is certainly capable of doing so. While Wanamaker Mile reigning champion Matthew Centrowitz is the favorite on the heels of his stellar 2012 season, he will not be without a challenge. Australia's Ryan Gregson comes in as the top seed with a 3:52.24 PR and two-time Olympian Lopez Lomong (USA) is right behind with a 3:53.18 best. Centrowitz has already stated that Lagat's 3:52.87 event record is his target and something faster is possible. Will anyone catch him?
Interesting Reads:
Edward Cheserk: Click Here
Robby Andrews, Craig Forys, and Ashley Higginson: Click Here
Matt Centrowitz: Click Here
NYRR Wanamaker Women's Mile
Event Record: 4:21.45 Doina Melinte (ROM), 1988
NCAA Record: 4:25.91 Jenny Barringer (CU / USA), 2009
USA Record: 4:20.5 Mary Slaney (USA / OR), 1982
World Record: 4:17.14 Doina Melinte (ROM), 1990
| WOMEN - 8:40pm EST | |||||||
| NAME | TEAM | CTZ | MILE PR | YR | 1500 PR | YR | NOTES |
| Hilary Stellingwerff | New Balance | CAN | 4:28.62 | 2007 | 4:05.08 | 2012 | '12 Olympian |
| Sarah Brown | New Balance | USA | 4:29.72i | 2009 | 4:05.67 | 2009 | 4x NCAA Champ |
| Sheila Reid | Nike | CAN | 4:30.41i | 2013 | 4:07.07 | 2012 | 5x NCAA Champ |
| Delilah DiCrescenzo | unattached | USA | 4:32.11 | 2012 | 4:11.70 | 2012 | USA XC Team |
| Mary Cain | unattached | USA | 4:32.78i | 2012 | 4:11.01 | 2012 | HS MIle Record |
| Jordan Hasay | U of Oregon | USA | 4:33.01i | 2011 | 4:10.28 | 2011 | 2x NCAA Champ |
| Emma Coburn | U of Colorado | USA | 4:33.24 | 2012 | 4:09.42 | 2012 | 2x USA Champ |
| Abbey D'Agostino | Dartmouth | USA | 4:34.14i | 2013 | 4:16.15 | 2012 | NCAA 5000m Champ |
| Sara Vaughn | Bowerman AC | USA | 4:34.29 | 2011 | 4:08.34 | 2012 | 2012 World Indoor |
| Renee Tomlin | Nike | USA | 4:34.39 | 2012 | 4:11.31 | 2012 | 2x NCAA All-American |
| Emily Infeld | Nike Oregon TC | USA | 4:36.83i | 2010 | 4:07.77 | 2012 | 7x NCAA All-American |
| Kate Grace | Oiselle - NJ/NY TC | USA | 4:39.52i | 2011 | 4:10.57 | 2012 | 4x NCAA All-American |
| Ashley Higginson | Saucony | USA | 4:43.01i | 2012 | 4:12.80 | 2012 | 3x NCAA All-American |
| i = indoor / r = road | |||||||
Breakdown: After a two year hiatus, the Women's Mile returns to the Millrose Games with a couple of stories to follow. The first is at the top with Hilary Stellingwerff (CAN), Sarah Brown (USA) and the 'racer' Sheila Reid. The three have impressive resumes and any one of them can certainly run away with a win here. But midway down the list we also have a trio of collegiates and arguably America's greatest prep athlete in history that will be battling it out. Jordan Hasay of the University of Oregon was at one time in Mary Cain's shoes, the current darling of the prep scene. Hasay as a Duck is the reigning NCAA indoor Mile champion and has a resume that anyone would envy. However Cain has been getting all the headlines recently smashing the all-time High School Mile record and most recently the 2 Mile record. Not to be overlooked is University of Colorado's Emma Coburn who is the 2012 USA Steeplechase champion and an Olympic team member as well as Dartmouth's Abbey D'Agostino fresh off her 4:34.14 indoor Mile.
Interesting Reads:
Abbey D'Agostino: Click Here
Kate Grace: Click Here
Mary Cain: Click Here
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