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Air Lavillenie & Kendricks (& Duplantis) Primed for Major Vault at Pre Classic
Current World Record Holder and World Indoor champ Renaud Lavillenie will duel World Outdoor champ Sam Kendricks as part of an exceptional field during the “Friday Night at Pre” program at the 2018 Prefontaine Classic.
Vetter, Röhler Set to Rewrite Pre Classic Record
The two-year-old Prefontaine Classic and Hayward Field record in the men’s javelin is in serious jeopardy, as the two farthest throwers in the world, Johannes Vetter and Thomas Röhler, lead the best field ever assembled in this event at the Pre meet.
Crouser vs Walsh vs the World in Epic Pre Classic Shot Put
A field featuring every medalist from the last three global championships, will set the stage for another epic shot put competition at the 2018 Prefontaine Classic. Heading the field are 2016 Olympic Champion and Oregon native Ryan Crouser and 2017 World Champion and 2018 World Indoor champion Tom Walsh.
Stefanídi, Morris Bring Aerial Show to Pre Classic
The world's two best women's pole vaulters, Katerína Stefanídi and Sandi Morris, are bringing their high-flying rivalry from the Olympics and World Championships to the Prefontaine Classic.
Pre Classic Repeats As World No. 1
With the 2017 track & field athletics season in the books, the Prefontaine Classic has defended its title as the top-ranked invitational meet in the world. For the second consecutive year, and third time in 5 years, America's most famous invitational 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, the IAAF Diamond League.
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.