The rain and wet roads were no match for Laura Muir and Jake Wightman, as they took home wins at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile in New York City.
Muir’s ran a fast time of 4:14.8, which set the course record. Wightman followed suit with a quick time of his own, running 3:49.6 to take the win.
Nikki Hiltz was the runner-up to Muir, with her time of 4:17.4, while Eleanor Fulton finished in third with her time of 4:18.0. On the men’s side, Jake Hayward finished as the runner-up to Wightman with his time of 3:49.9, while Sam Prakel finished in third place with his time of 3:50.4.
Winger caps off historic career with Diamond League title
Kara Winger ended her storied career with a Diamond League championship in the javelin. The 2022 World Championships silver medalist won with her throw of 64.98m against a very talented field.
Winger set the American record in the event a week prior in Brussels, with her throw of 68.11m, which is also the 12th best throw in history.
Winger also took home the gold medal at the NACAC championships with a throw of 64.68m/212-2, which broke the championship meet record that she set in 2015.
