Sonia O’Sullivan: Irish runners aim to restore winning tradition at the Millrose Games

There aren’t many athletics events with the long history and prestige of the Millrose Games. The 118th edition takes place in New York this Sunday, and the good thing is Irish interest is at its strongest in many years. Started in 1908 by employees of Wanamaker’s Department Store, the Millrose Games remain most famous for the men’s mile, which still bears that name. The event has moved out from its original home on the old wooden boards at Madison Square Garden, right at Penn Station, and for the last 14 years has been staged at the purpose-built New York Armory, close to Washington Heights, a short trip uptown on the A-Train. The men’s Wanamaker Mile remains the headline race, and Andrew...