ArmoryTrack.org – News – Ray Flynn Shares His Top 10 Events to Watch at the 115th Millrose Games, This Saturday, February 11th

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The 115th Millrose Games is finally here! The most iconic indoor track & field event in the world will take place this Saturday, February 11th at the Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory. As always, the Millrose Games will feature top-quality competition at every level: Youth, High School, Collegiate, Professional, Open, and Masters.

With so many spectacular athletes in the building, it is a challenge just to know where to focus one’s attention. Ray Flynn, the Millrose Games Meet Director and Irish Record Holder in the Mile, is here to help with his top ten storylines for the afternoon.

1- Women’s 300m (5:16 PM). Abby Steiner has her eyes on the American Record of 35.71 after opening her season with a 50.59 400m in Arkansas. The World Record of 35.45, tied at Millrose in 2018 by Shaunae Miller-Uibo, is also within shouting distance. Jenna Prandini and Brittany Brown will look to challenge Steiner for the win.

2- Men’s 60m (4:23 PM). World record holder Christian Coleman is looking for his second straight Millrose victory. Standing in his way is Noah Lyles, 200m World Champion and one of the most electric athletes on the planet. This race is a true clash of titans.

3- Men’s and Women’s Shot Put (4:26 PM). Ryan Crouser and Joe Kovacs, the two best shot putters in the world, will renew their rivalry from the center of the infield once again. The women’s shot put returns to Millrose for the first time since 2003, and World Champion Chase Ealey is the one to beat.

4- Men’s 3000m (4:59 PM). This race is as deep as it gets. Geordie Beamish and Cooper Teare return after placing first and second last year, but Olympic 1500m Bronze Medalist Josh Kerr may have the highest upside of anyone in the race. Joe Klecker, Luis Grijalva, and Nico Young all figure to contend as well in this absolutely loaded field.

5- Women’s Pole Vault (2:43 PM). This competition features the last two Olympic Gold Medalists, Katie Moon and Katerina Stefanidi. Will Moon continue her run of dominance over the past several years, or can Stefanidi return to the top?

6- Women’s 600m (5:31 PM). Ajee’ Wilson is the Queen of the Millrose Games. She is a seven-time Millrose winner, and she has won 15 straight races indoors and 17 straight at The Armory, with the latter streak dating back to 2013. Wilson is the second-fastest woman in history in this event outdoors, and she will certainly be looking for another fast time…