It was her fourth consecutive Millrose Games victory in the 800 meters, a personal best and a new American record for Ajee’ Wilson. The 22-year-old middle distance runner from New Jersey has competed in Millrose since high school and has always found it an exciting barometer for her progress.

“Training has gone really well,” said Wilson, who was excited that training mate Charlene Lipsey finished second in the 800. “I don’t try to gather records, but definitely just having a goal and having something that my coach told me I could do, to be able to do that is definitely a confidence booster and something I’m really happy and proud of.”

She added, “I’ve been racing here since high school, so it’s a familiar place to me. One of the best things about Millrose is that it’s close enough to my hometown so that all around the stadium are friends, family and people I used to race against in the crowd cheering me on. That’s the best part about it.”

Earlier in the day, twins Miki and Me’Lisa Barber from New Jersey led the Garden State Track Club to victory in the 4×200 relay, breaking the meet record. Fatigued because of storm-related travel delays, Miki Barber finished seventh in the 60-meter dash.

The St. John’s University women’s 4×400 relay team pulled out a win over a surprisingly competitive Columbia University squad in a college race. Racers were neck-and-neck throughout until Maya Stephens, who ran the anchor leg, pulled away. “I just really wanted to win,” said Stephens.

“It’s not as fast as we wanted, but I think this is the fastest we’ve run this season, so hopefully we’ll get better for [Big East] conference and ECAC,” said relay team member Raquel Ricketts. “Overall, it was a great race by everyone.”

“The crowd gives you the energy to keep going and keep fighting,” said Jasmine Burkett. “That’s why we love coming to Millrose—it’s very exciting and I love the vibe.”

Perhaps the happiest victor of the day was Brianna Burrell, who won the Fastest Kid on the Block 55 meters. Excited to meet some of track and field’s brightest stars, she also got energy from the enthusiastic crowd.

“I’m excited to see everybody,” said Burrell, who lives in White Plains. “I hope to run in the Olympics one day.”