Stanford, California – The world’s dominant woman 800-meter runner leads the top 5 from last year’s Diamond League final in the Prefontaine Classic. The fivesome –who haven’t raced against each other since the Diamond League’s kickoff meet in early May – includes the top two Americans. All five ran in last year’s Pre Classic, which produced a U.S. All-Comers record as well … [Read more...] about Caster Semenya Leads World-Class 800m Field At Prefontaine Classic
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How To Watch 2019 Prefontaine Classic Live Streaming
The Eugene Diamond League - Prefontaine Classic will be broadcast live from Palo Alto, California on Sunday, June 30 via multiple outlets worldwide. In the United States the broadcast will be available on tv & online NBC Gold online and NBC for cable/satellite subscribers. NBC Gold requires a separate subscription available here. The NBC broadcast will … [Read more...] about How To Watch 2019 Prefontaine Classic Live Streaming
Fraser-Pryce v Richardson Over 100m At Prefontaine Classic
Stanford, California – Two-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and American teen Sha’Carri Richardson lead a fast women's 100m field at the Prefontaine Classic. The stellar field also includes some of the world’s fastest women’s sprinters, last year’s No. 1 in the world as ranked by Track & Field News, as well as the reigning IAAF Diamond League winner. Lots of … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce v Richardson Over 100m At Prefontaine Classic
Coleman Ready For Fast 100m At Prefontaine Classic
Stanford, California – The world’s fastest man the last two years returns to the Prefontaine Classic, and this time he’s fully healthy and looking forward to a third world leader. Running fast has rarely been a problem for Christian Coleman. The 23-year-old was on fire last year, clocking the three fastest times ever in the 60 meters topped by a gold at the World Indoor … [Read more...] about Coleman Ready For Fast 100m At Prefontaine Classic
Miller-Uibo, Phyllis Francis Head Prefontaine Classic Women’s 400 Field
Eugene, Oregon – World champion Phyllis Francis will recognize every other runner in the Prefontaine Classic women’s 400 – she’s been on the podium with each of them. Francis is set for her 2018 outdoor debut on her former home track at Hayward Field. She will be joined by the meet’s best collection ever, as a field full of Olympians includes Rio gold medalist Shaunae … [Read more...] about Miller-Uibo, Phyllis Francis Head Prefontaine Classic Women’s 400 Field
Caster Semenya Leads Top Women’s 800m Field For Prefontaine Classic
Eugene, Oregon – The women who swept every medal at the Rio Olympics and last year’s World Championships top a dominant 800 meters for the Prefontaine Classic. While the top-end world rankers – including American record holder Ajee’ Wilson – will rightly attract the most attention, Hayward Field fans will welcome the return of Raevyn Rogers, who capped her Oregon career in … [Read more...] about Caster Semenya Leads Top Women’s 800m Field For Prefontaine Classic
Top-Class Field Set For Pre Classic Women’s 400 Hurdles
EUGENE, Oregon – All three of the Olympic medalists from Rio are just the beginning of a deep women’s 400-meter hurdles race at the Prefontaine Classic. The 44th Pre Classic, a member of the IAAF Diamond League of elite international track & field meets, will be held May 25-26 at historic Hayward Field. In fact, every confirmed entrant owns at least one major medal and … [Read more...] about Top-Class Field Set For Pre Classic Women’s 400 Hurdles
McLeod Heads Top-Class Pre Classic 110 Hurdles Field
Eugene, Oregon – Jamaican Omar McLeod’s hopes for a third straight Prefontaine Classic victory this May will require him to beat the deepest field of 110 meter hurdlers ever assembled in meet history. McLeod is the headliner of the first announced track event for the Pre Classic, the only U.S. stop on the IAAF Diamond League tour. He’ll be joined by the last hurdler other than … [Read more...] about McLeod Heads Top-Class Pre Classic 110 Hurdles Field
How To Watch 2017 Prefontaine Classic Live Stream
The Eugene Diamond League - Prefontaine Classic will be broadcast live from Eugene, Oregon on Friday & Saturday, May 26-27 via multiple outlets worldwide, according to the organizers. In the United States the broadcast will be available on tv & online NBC Gold online and NBCSN and NBC for cable/satellite subscribers. You can also follow live results and after race … [Read more...] about How To Watch 2017 Prefontaine Classic Live Stream
De Grasse v Gatlin In Prefontaine Classic 100m
EUGENE – On a surface that’s proven to be one of the fastest main straightaways in the world, 8 men - all with sub-10 personal bests - will test their limits in the Prefontaine Classic 100 meters. Every century-race since 2011 has been clocked at 9.90 or faster, making it one of the showcase sprint events on the annual athletics calendar. Justin Gatlin, 35, earned … [Read more...] about De Grasse v Gatlin In Prefontaine Classic 100m
Prefontaine Classic Field Loaded For Bowerman Mile
EUGENE, Oregon – For the first time since his historic win in Rio, Matthew Centrowitz will return to Hayward Field to battle the world’s best in the Prefontaine Classic’s most famous race, the Bowerman Mile. Even on his home track, the Olympic gold medalist will need to be ready. The Pre Classic has secured every available top miler in the world, including the man who has the … [Read more...] about Prefontaine Classic Field Loaded For Bowerman Mile
Thompson, Schippers, Felix Set Up World-Class 200m Prefontaine Classic Field
Eugene, Oregon – The women's 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic is every sprint fan's dream. All three Olympic medalists from Rio are returning to Pre, where the eventual Olympic trio met for the first time last year in a race that was even tighter than the Rio final. Incredibly, added to that trio is the woman who has won more Olympic gold than any other American … [Read more...] about Thompson, Schippers, Felix Set Up World-Class 200m Prefontaine Classic Field
McLeod, Merritt, Oliver Head Prefontaine Classic 110m Hurdles Field
Eugene, Oregon – In a first-ever showdown on American soil, the last five No. 1 world-ranked high hurdlers will go head-to-head at the 2017 Prefontaine Classic. The all-star quintet includes the last two Olympic Champions, the last two World Champions and the World Record Holder, all of whom have dipped under the 13-second barrier in their careers. For their … [Read more...] about McLeod, Merritt, Oliver Head Prefontaine Classic 110m Hurdles Field
World-Class Women’s 800 Assembled For 2017 Prefontaine Classic
Eugene, Oregon – The women’s 800 meters at the Prefontaine Classic can once again easily pass for the World Championships final in any year. Every medalist from the Rio Olympics as well as the World Championships indoors and outdoors is confirmed, as are the last four IAAF Diamond League winners. In addition, Hayward Field will see the return of its record holder and an … [Read more...] about World-Class Women’s 800 Assembled For 2017 Prefontaine Classic
Muhammad Leads Strong Prefontaine Classic Women’s 400mH Field
Eugene, Oregon – 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 43rd Prefontaine Classic, a member of the IAAF Diamond League of elite international track & field meets, will be held May 26-27, 2017 at historic Hayward Field.) The superb collection includes not … [Read more...] about Muhammad Leads Strong Prefontaine Classic Women’s 400mH Field
Asafa Powell Disappointed With Defective Mic At Prefontaine Classic
KINGSTON - Asafa Powell wasn't as explosive in the opening parts of his 100 metres race at the 2016 Prefontaine Classic IAAF Diamond League meeting on Saturday and he explained why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2fDzTsQyVs The Jamaican former 100m world record holder blamed a poor microphone connection at the starting line for his slow start, which contributed heavily to … [Read more...] about Asafa Powell Disappointed With Defective Mic At Prefontaine Classic
Mo Farah Lights Up Prefontaine Classic Distance Night
EUGENE, Ore. -- An outstanding Mo Farah thrilled the crowd once again at Hayward Field, after the Olympic champion raced away with the men's 10,000 metres crown on "distance night" at the Prefontaine Classic on Friday (27). The Great Britain star held his head and waited on the right moment to kick down the home straight en route to posting a world-leading 26:53.71, which also … [Read more...] about Mo Farah Lights Up Prefontaine Classic Distance Night
Fraser-Pryce Leads Stellar Women’s 100m Field At PreClassic
Eugene, Oregon – The four fastest women sprinters from last year are ready to unleash down a fast track in the Prefontaine Classic 100 meters. Four gold medalists and three IAAF Diamond League winners bring a collective 18 gold medals and nine Diamond League titles to the Hayward Field track that last year produced four of the world’s top nine performances. The field … [Read more...] about Fraser-Pryce Leads Stellar Women’s 100m Field At PreClassic
Dafne Schippers v Elaine Thompson Over 200 At PreClassic
Eugene, Oregon – The Prefontaine Classic has one of its best catches in the women’s 200 meters – the World Champion--and its best and most unique half-lap field in history. It is a dream matchup that a year ago would never have made world headlines. But now a medal-winning heptathlete will race a first-time Jamaican world ranker and an American whose fastest time came in lane … [Read more...] about Dafne Schippers v Elaine Thompson Over 200 At PreClassic
World-Class 110m Hurdles Field Set For Prefontaine Classic
Eugene, Oregon – The men’s 110-meter hurdle field gives the Prefontaine Classic all the ingredients needed for another thrilling race as the heat is turning up in preparation for the Rio Olympics. The world record holder, reigning Olympic gold medalist, and five of the six IAAF Diamond League winners are included, and a newcomer adds a dash of excitement sure to spice things … [Read more...] about World-Class 110m Hurdles Field Set For Prefontaine Classic