NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 2, 2008) -- Junior co-captain Tiffany Ofili (Ypsilanti, Mich./Ypsilanti) of the University of Michigan women's track and field team took first place in the 60-meter hurdles college division with a time of 8.13 seconds at the 101st Millrose Games Saturday (Feb. 2) at Madison Square Garden.

"It feels great," said Ofili. "I was honored and really happy with the win. It gives me a good sense of confidence knowing I can compete under any circumstances."

The Millrose Games is the oldest invitational indoor track and field meet in America. The meet began in 1908 at a local New York City armory the same year its parent, the Millrose Athletic Association, was formed as a recreational club by the employees of the John Wanamaker Department Store.