NCAA Athletes Shine at the 2025 Millrose Games: Key Storylines and Competitors to Watch

The 2025 Millrose Games are set to bring together the best in track and field, and this year’s event will feature an exciting lineup of NCAA student-athletes competing on one of the sport’s biggest indoor stages. Taking place on Thursday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 8, at The Armory in New York City, the Millrose Games will showcase top collegiate talents alongside elite professional and high school athletes from across the country.

With so many events and competitors to follow, here’s a breakdown of the top NCAA storylines to keep an eye on.

NCAA Champions Competing for Glory

Some of the biggest names in college track and field will look to make their mark at Millrose, including reigning national champions:

Kenneth Ikeji (Harvard) – The back-to-back DI men’s weight throw champion will take center stage. His season-best throw of 23.78m ranks sixth in the NCAA, but he’s poised to push his limits on this grand stage.
Chloe Timberg (Rutgers) – The women’s outdoor pole vault champion enters Millrose fresh off a 4.72m clearance, the second-highest mark in NCAA history. With the NCAA record at 4.75m (set in 2015), Timberg has a prime opportunity to rewrite history.

Top NCAA Runners to Watch

Some of the fastest collegiate athletes this season will be competing across multiple track events:

Meghan Hunter (BYU) – NCAA leader in the women’s 800m, shifting gears to compete in the 400m.
Wilma Nielsen (Oregon) – The second-fastest NCAA miler this season, competing in the prestigious Wanamaker Mile.
Hilda Olemomoi (Florida) – Currently ranked No. 2 in the NCAA 5000m, she will take on the 3000m at Millrose.
Gary Martin (Virginia) – A rising distance star, Martin has already run a 3:54.94 mile this season and will challenge top competition in the Wanamaker Mile.

The Northeast Relay Showdown

The 2025 Millrose Games will also feature two collegiate 4x400m relays, highlighting top schools from the Northeast:

Women’s 4x400m Relay Teams

Fordham – Dillyn Green, Alexandra Williams, Michele Daye, Sara Labor
Hampton – Jordan Mozie, Morgan Pruitt, Brianna Charles, Kayla Spencer
St. John’s (NY) – Amarachukwu Obi, Chinenye Onourah, Nyla Henderson, Nora Haugen

Men’s 4x400m Relay Teams

Central Connecticut – Noah Colangelo, Kymoy Phillip, Lucas Figuieredo, Jayden Brown
Fordham – Kevin Callaghan, Dakota Strain, Matthew Nurse, Sam Freeman
Manhattan – Darion Lopez, Travis Delaney, Brian Oduor, Jaiden Bradshaw

Complete List of NCAA Athletes Competing at Millrose

Beyond relays, 29 individual collegiate athletes will participate in a range of events. Some of the most notable names include:

Weight Throw

Kenneth Ikeji (Harvard) – Men’s Weight Throw
Paul Brennan (Manhattan) – Men’s Weight Throw
Alek Kristeller (Widener) – Men’s Weight Throw
Nattaly Lindo (UAlbany) – Women’s Weight Throw
Stephanie Green (UAlbany) – Women’s Weight Throw
Victoria Caldwell (Hampton) – Women’s Weight Throw

Pole Vault, Hurdles, and Middle-Distance Events

Chloe Timberg (Rutgers) – Women’s Pole Vault
Greg Foster (Princeton) – Men’s 60m Hurdles
Camylin Blake (Columbia) – Women’s 60m Hurdles
Meghan Hunter (BYU) – Women’s 400m
Austin Rios-Colon (Columbia) – Men’s 800m
Gary Martin (Virginia) – Men’s Wanamaker Mile

Follow the Action Live

Stay up-to-date with live results, event schedules, and athlete performances by following the 2025 Millrose Games through official track and field broadcasts, updates, and digital platforms.

With NCAA champions, elite distance runners, and top relay teams competing on the sport’s grandest indoor stage, this year’s Millrose Games promise to be an unforgettable showcase of college track and field talent.