Millrose Games

John Uelses, First to Pole-Vault 16 Feet, Dies at 85

In an era when track and field athletes could rise to national celebrity, Uelses became a newsreel idol and made the cover of Sports Illustrated.

By Frank Litsky and Alex Traub

Content Type: Personal Profile Millrose Games Running Track and Field

Meet the Runner Who Leads Every Pack, Then Drops Out

Erik Sowinski is a human metronome, pacing the world’s best runners to the world’s fastest times. He’s in high demand.

By Scott Cacciola

Commonwealth Games Content Type: Personal Profile Millrose Games New York City Olli Hoare Ritzenhein, Dathan Running Track and Field University of Wisconsin

Olli Hoare Looks to Defend Millrose Mile Title

Olli Hoare, one of the world’s top middle-distance runners, has excelled with a combination of travel, the right kind of stress and his favorite soft drink.

By Scott Cacciola