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Stars Take Center Stage for Pre Classic Women’s 400
Sanya Richards-Ross and Allyson Felix. The two iconic superstars of the long-sprints will race each other as well as a field intent upon moving the spotlight onto themselves.
From Around The Globe: Pre Classic Men’s 800
Reigning champions from four continents lend the men’s 800 meters at the Prefontaine Classic a United Nations feel. Or maybe it's a World Championships feel, as the last two No. 1-ranked runners are headliners.
Powerful U.S. Contingent in Women’s 800 at Pre Classic
The women’s 800 meters at the Prefontaine Classic will feature a strong quartet from Team USA, although they will face formidable opposition from a pair of tough Kenyans.
Pre Classic 110 Hurdles: Changing of the Guard?
While America’s two fastest men’s 110-meter hurdlers ever have won the last two major championship gold medals, perhaps neither one is favored to win at the Prefontaine Classic.
Great Field Makes Pre Classic 400 Hurdles A Tossup
The last two athletes to have earned No. 1 world rankings in the men’s 400-meter hurdles are just the beginning for the Prefontaine Classic.
Barshim Aiming Higher at Pre Classic
Mutaz Essa Barshim will return to the Prefontaine Classic, where he set the high jumping world on fire in 2013.
Stars Align for Women’s 5k at Pre Classic
Gold medalists and world record holders will be lined up for a stellar women’s 5000 at the Prefontaine Classic.
Discus Giants Ready to Unleash at Pre Classic
The two longest throwers of the last 15 years highlight a world-class men’s discus field at the Prefontaine Classic.
World-Class Moms to Renew Javelin Rivalry at Pre Classic
Gold medals are back in focus for the world’s best women’s javelin throwers at the Prefontaine Classic. Two of the best have very young fans.
Pre Classic Full of Aces in Steeplechase
Every fan loves a winning hand, and that's what the Prefontaine Classic is dealing in the men's Steeplechase--the best in the world in a field that includes the gold, silver, and bronze medalists from the most recent Olympics Games and World Championships.