Nuguse breaks indoor mile world record at Millrose Games

Yared Nuguse, a Louisville native and Olympic bronze medalist, made history by breaking the indoor mile world record with a time of 3:46.63 at the Millrose Games in New York City, winning his third consecutive Wanamaker Mile title. This achievement surpasses the previous record set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha at 3:47.01 in 2019, making Nuguse the first American male to hold a world record in the mile since the 1980s. In an interview, Nuguse expressed his long-held desire for a world record and his belief in his capabilities. His performance is particularly notable as he is also a successful competitor in the 1500 meters, having earned a bronze medal at the last Olympics. Nuguse's milestone signifies a remarkable comeback after being sidelined by injury prior to the Tokyo Olympics. His accomplishment adds to the legacy of American middle-distance running, following his impressive collegiate career at Notre Dame and earlier achievements in high school.