Lagat runs into history books, Cantwell and Trammell shine in New York

Bernard Lagat's dominating record-eighth win in the Wanamaker Mile and three world leaders kept fans on the edge of their seats Friday night at the 103rd Millrose Games in New York at the Madison Square Garden.

Read more on how Lagat ran into history books, here.

Reigning World Indoor and Outdoor champion Christian Cantwell dominated the men's shot put, winning by over a meter in a field that featured four athletes with 15 World and Olympic medals. With four throws over 21.36m, Cantwell had a best effort of 21.95m. 2007 World Outdoor champion Reese Hoffa took second with 20.59m and two-time Olympic silver medalist Adam Nelsonwas third with 20.51m. Cantwell catapulted into the Visa Championship Series points lead.

In the men's 60m hurdles, age beat out youth as two-time Olympic silver medalist and reigning Indoor Visa and Millrose Games champion Terrence Trammell won over 2009 World Outdoor champion Ryan Brathwaite (BAR), running 7.49 to 7.61, respectively. 2009 World Outdoor decathlon champion Trey Hardee took third in 7.78.

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