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Ryan Crouser Returns to Pre Classic with Olympic Gold Medal
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser leads a power-packed shot put field at the Prefontaine Classic that includes all of the world’s best.
Rio Rematch: All 3 Men's Medalists at Pre Classic
World record holder Renaud Lavillenie will return to the Prefontaine Classic for a 5th time, and prime among his challengers will be both Thiago Braz-- who famously thwarted the Frenchman’s bid for a second Olympic gold in Rio—and Olympic bronze medalist Sam Kendricks.
Pre Classic No. 1 in World Again
The Prefontaine Classic is back on top of the IAAF Diamond League podium. For the second time in 4 years, the iconic American meet is at the top of the rankings calculated by All-Athletics.com, the official data services partner of the IAAF’s top-tier international circuit.
Jets Set to Rocket for Prefontaine Classic Women's 100
The four fastest women sprinters from last year are ready to unleash down a fast track in the Prefontaine Classic 100 meters.
British Legend Mo Farah Seeks Fast Time in Pre Classic 10k
Mo Farah will add to his incredible legacy as one of the all-time distance greats by headlining a loaded 10,000-meter field at the Prefontaine Classic.
Schippers Anchors Incredible Pre Classic Women's 200
The Prefontaine Classic has one of its best catches in the women’s 200 meters – the World Champion--and its best and most unique half-lap field in history.
Perkovic Ready for Long Throws in Pre Classic Women’s Discus
Sandra Perkovic, the world’s best women’s discus thrower this century, will return to the Prefontaine Classic on the verge of Olympic history.
Big-Time Women's Steeple Talent Set for Pre Classic
The Prefontaine Classic women’s steeplechase is a major stop on the road to the Rio Olympics, even for talented Kenyans, Ethiopians and the fastest American in history.
Pre Classic Men's 110 Hurdles Ready to Cook Again
The men’s 110-meter hurdle field gives the Prefontaine Classic all the ingredients needed for another thrilling race as the heat is turning up in preparation for the Rio Olympics.
New Stars to Battle Experience in Dynamic Pre Classic 400 Hurdles
Two athletes who came out of nowhere to earn their first major medals will be surrounded by four multiple medalists in the Prefontaine Classic men's 400-meter hurdles.