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The World's Best Once Again Shine Bright at the Pre Classic
Action both on the track and in the field made for an exciting weekend of competition at the Prefontaine Classic Friday evening and Saturday, marking the third stop in this year's IAAF Diamond League.
Eugene: Live Updates
Highlights, flash quotes, top tweets and much more from the track at the Prefontaine Classic, the third meeting of the 2017 IAAF Diamond League season.
Youngsters Add Special Interest to Pre Classic International Mile
When the Prefontaine Classic’s famous Bowerman Mile became overwhelmed by the interest of the world's best middle distance runners, the International Mile was born.
American Dominance on Display in Pre Classic Women's 100 Hurdles
The world’s deepest pool of 100-meter hurdle talent will occupy an overwhelming 7 of eight lanes in the Prefontaine Classic.
LaShawn Merritt Challenged by New Talent in Pre Classic 400
LaShawn Merritt has won an unprecedented five times in the Prefontaine Classic 400, but this year’s 1-lapper has exciting fresh talent ready to challenge him.
Gatlin and De Grasse Will Have the Need for Speed in 100m Showdown at Pre Classic
On a surface that’s proven to be one of the fastest main straightaways in the world, 8 men - all with sub-10 personal bests - will test their limits in the Prefontaine Classic 100 meters. Every century-race since 2011 has been clocked at 9.90 or faster, making it one of the showcase sprint events on the annual athletics calendar.
Mo Farah Tops a Pre Classic 5K Packed with Medalists
A remarkable collection of the world’s best distance runners in the Prefontaine Classic 5000 Meters will provide a preview of the London World Championships final this summer.
Genzebe Dibaba Targets World Record in Pre Classic Women's 5K
Genzebe Dibaba will return to the Prefontaine Classic and attempt to add the 5000-meter world record to one of the greatest collections of track achievements ever seen.
Joan Benoit Samuelson the Star of a Special Night at Pre Classic
Joan Benoit Samuelson earned ever-lasting fame as the first Olympic gold medalist in the women’s marathon. The Prefontaine Classic will recognize her historic running accomplishments and pioneering spirit with a night of incredible talent on Friday, May 26th.
Once in a Century Olympic Champion Headlines Pre Classic's Bowerman Mile
For the first time since his historic win in Rio, Matthew Centrowitz will return to Hayward Field to battle the world’s best in the Prefontaine Classic’s most famous race, the Bowerman Mile.