News Archive
Reese vs. Bartoletta: A Gold Medal Clash in Pre Classic Women's Long Jump
The only American women besides Jackie Joyner-Kersee to win Olympic gold in the long jump will lead the world’s best at the Prefontaine Classic.
Muhammad's Gold Brings Spotlight to Pre Classic Women's 400 Hurdles
America’s first Olympic gold medalist in the women’s 400-meter hurdles returns to the Prefontaine Classic in the meet’s best-ever field in the event. The superb collection includes not only every Olympic medalist from Rio, but also the two-time defending World Champion and the reigning IAAF Diamond League winner.
World Record Holder Barbora Spotakova Leads Pre Classic Women's Javelin
A packed women’s javelin field is the best in Prefontaine Classic history.
Double Olympic Gold Medalist Christian Taylor Leads Pre Classic Triple Jump
The two best triple jumpers in the world—Americans Christian Taylor and Will Claye—will go head-to-head at the Prefontaine Classic in a stellar field that includes all three medalists from the Rio Olympic Games.
4 Gold Medalists to Battle in Pre Classic Women's High Jump
The oldest, youngest and perhaps most patient are among four major gold medalists in a world-class women’s high jump field at the Prefontaine Classic.
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.