News Archive
Newcomers Challenge Gatlin, Veterans in Pre Classic 100
Four former winners of the Prefontaine Classic 100 meters will be challenged by four relative newcomers to the world stage as all prepare for the most famous century race of them all – the Olympics!
Genzebe Dibaba Leads Stunning Pre Classic Women's 5K
Genzebe Dibaba will defend her Prefontaine Classic women’s 5000-meter title in an incredible field that may be the meet’s best ever – in any event.
Venerable 400 Meet Record Under Threat at Pre Classic
The men’s 400-meter rivalry between Kirani James and LaShawn Merritt will return to the Prefontaine Classic for a record fifth time, and after sub-44 races the last two years, it’s possible one of the oldest records in meet history could take a tumble.
Pre Classic Inaugurates Free Shuttle Service
In response to the increasing popularity and sold-out crowds at the annual Prefontaine Classic, organizers have arranged for free shuttles from the Autzen Stadium parking lot to Hayward Field and return for both Friday's “Distance Night in Eugene” (May 27) and Saturday's Main Event (May 28). Parking in the area around Hayward Field is extremely limited.
More Gold than Ever in Pre Classic's Bowerman Mile
The best mile race in the world is set for the Prefontaine Classic, as the Bowerman Mile will feature a record five Olympic or World gold medalists in its best field in history.
Youth Movement Leads Pre Classic Men's 800
Three athletes in their early 20s are expected to vie for the win in the IAAF Diamond League 800 meters at this year's Prefontaine Classic.
Felix, Richards-Ross Lead Pre Classic's Best-Ever Women's 400m
Allyson Felix and Sanya Richards-Ross are among America’s most decorated athletes and their road to more Olympic gold begins at the Prefontaine Classic in the women’s 400 meters.
Pre Classic Women's 100m Hurdles is Colossal!
How good will the Prefontaine Classic women’s 100 hurdles be? So good that because of the 3-per-nation restriction at the Olympics, it’ll be deeper than the Games final. That’s because five superstar Americans—including the world’s four fastest since the London Games, plus the world’s No. 1 ranker from the last two years—will be meeting for the first time in the same race on U.S. soil. Whew!
18-year old Kejelcha to Defend Pre Classic 5K Title
Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha will return to the Prefontaine Classic as the youngest winner by far of the men’s 5000 meters, the favorite racing distance of Steve Prefontaine. And like Pre, Kejelcha is aiming for Olympic gold.
Simpson, Rowbury Begin a New Chapter in Pre Classic Women’s 1500
Jenny Simpson and Shannon Rowbury have one of America’s most intense rivalries and their recordbook writing will take on an Olympic theme in the women’s 1500 meters at the Prefontaine Classic.