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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.
Gold Medalists Lead Hammer's Return to Pre Classic
The men’s hammer throw returns to the Prefontaine Classic after a hiatus of 11 years in what will be the event’s best collection of talent on U.S. soil since the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Christian Taylor Leads a Florida Foursome in Pre Classic Triple Jump
American record holder Christian Taylor’s road to a second Olympic gold medal in the triple jump faces a major test at the Prefontaine Classic, which features a unique clash of five gold medalists and a reunion with three college alumni.
Vashti Cunningham Brings a New Age to High Jumping at Pre Classic
Vashti Cunningham has the world eager to see more of the youngest woman to ever win a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships. The Prefontaine Classic is set to be her outdoor pro debut as she continues on the road to the Rio Olympics.
The Shot's Heavy Hitters to Meet at Pre Classic
The planet’s two best men’s shot putters are ready for a new duel at the Prefontaine Classic. For the first time, both are equipped with gold medals.
Gold Medalists Lining Up for Women’s Long Jump at Pre Classic
Every major international championship gold medalist since 2009 is confirmed for the Prefontaine Classic’s women’s long jump, and the field includes three silver medalists looking to move up to the gold-medal club at the Rio Olympics.