Wanamaker Mile

The Wanamaker Mile is an event held annually at the Millrose Games in New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

The event is an indoor one-mile race. It was first held in 1908, and in 1926 became known as the “Wanamaker.”

The race is also a tradition for Irish runners. Past Irish winners include Ronnie Delaney (1956-1959), Eamonn Coghlan (1977, ‘79-’81, ‘83, ‘85 and ‘87), Marcus O’Sullivan (1986, ‘88-’90, and ‘92) and Niall Bruton (1994 and ‘96).

It was at the Millrose Games where Coghlan earned the nickname, “Chairman of the Boards” (because the surface of the track was made of wooden boards). In addition O’Sullivan has run 11 sub-four minute miles in the Wanamaker.

In 2010, Bernard Lagat surpassed Eamonn Coghlan’s record of seven Wanamaker Mile victories with a record eighth victory.
Source: Wikipedia

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