Jenny Simpson Returns To 5th Avenue Mile In Search Of Eighth Title
Aug 20, 2019
New York, August, 20, 2019 – Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson will race for her record-extending eighth title and two-time Olympic medalist Nick Willis will chase his record-breaking fifth men’s title at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile on Sunday, September 8, as they lead a professional athlete field that includes several runners competing in the IAAF World Championships later this fall.
Omar McLeod: Aries Merritt's Loss Is Asafa Powell's Gain At Millrose
Feb 2, 2018
NEW YORK – Like most athletes, American Aries Merritt and Jamaica’s Asafa Powell were in tune with which athletes were competing in the 111th NYRR Millrose Games.
Nick Willis: 'My Last Chance To Win' Millrose Games Wanamaker Mile
Jan 9, 2018
NEW YORK (09-Jan) -- Two-time Olympic medalist Nick Willis and 2013 IAAF World Championships silver medalist Brenda Martinez are the leading entrants for the NYRR Wanamaker Miles, part of the 111th NYRR Millrose Games scheduled for Saturday, February 3rd, at the Armory Track & Field Center here in Upper Manhattan. New York Road Runners, the meet's title sponsor and co-organizer, announced the fields here this morning.
Nick Willis Using Merrie Mile As Stepping Stone for 2018 Campaign
Dec 8, 2017
By Taylor Dutch, @taylordutch(c) 2017 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved HONOLULU (07-Dec) — With two Olympic medals and eight appearances in global championships finals on his running resume, Nick Willis is ready to check off some of his last boxes. At 34 years old, Willis admits that the end of his career is near, but he’s still aiming for the next challenge.
