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Fireworks Ready in Star-Studded Pre Classic Women’s 1500
Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon, IAAF Diamond League winner Laura Muir and reigning World No. 1 Shelby Houlihan will race against each together. Their only previous meeting was at the 2017 Pre Classic 1500, a race won by Kipyegon.
Cheruiyot, Manangoi Duel in Pre Classic Bowerman Mile
The world’s best milers will bring their rivalry to the Prefontaine Classic for the meet’s climactic Bowerman Mile, now in its 20th year.
Pre Classic Women's 3k Clash of Titans: Obiri, Hassan, Dibaba, Ayana!
The greatest field of women distance runners ever assembled on American soil will step to the starting line for the Prefontaine Classic 3,000-meter race.
Summit Meeting: Samba vs. Benjamin in Pre Classic 400 Hurdles
The Prefontaine Classic’s field is its best ever, including the Rio Olympic gold medalist and winners of the last three IAAF Diamond League titles.
Chepkoech, Coburn Lead Pre Classic Women’s Steeplechase
World record holder Beatrice Chepkoech of Kenya will battle American world champ Emma Coburn in a race that will feature six of the world’s eight fastest ever.
Stars Lining Up for Pre Classic 110 Hurdles
Reigning Olympic and World champion Omar McLeod, 2018 IAAF Diamond League champion Sergey Shubenkov and U.S. champion Devon Allen headline the men's 110m hurdle field at this year's Prefontaine Classic.
Trailblazers Lead Way in Pre Classic Women’s Shot Put
Three women with historic achievements top the 2019 Prefontaine Classic women’s shot put field, owning the last three major world outdoor titles.
Pre Classic Shot Put: Crouser vs. Walsh, Round 4
The world’s best shot put battle returns to the Prefontaine Classic as the clash for No. 1 continues between American Ryan Crouser and New Zealander Tom Walsh.
Pre Classic Women’s High Jump Strikes Gold with Young Talent
The field has the event’s only 3-time Diamond League winner set to jump against the three most recent worldwide teenage sensations.
No Fooling - 6-Meter Club Set to Convene at Pre Classic
Every active member of the 6-meter (19-8¼) club is prepared to vault, including the world record holder, the last two Olympic gold medalists, and every Diamond League winner ever.