Prefontaine Classic

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| Prefontaine Classic | |
|---|---|
Hayward Field in 2006 | |
| Date | June |
| Location | Hayward Field Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Event type | Track and field |
| Established | 1973 (1973) 1975 as Prefontaine Classic |
| Official site | Diamond League Eugene |
Field
The Prefontaine Classic, an Oregon Track Club event, is one of the premier track and field meets in the United States, held in Eugene, Oregon. Every year it draws a world caliber field to compete at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon. Previously one of the IAAF Grand Prix events, it is now part of the IAAF Diamond League.
Contents
1 History
2 World records
3 Notable performances and records
3.1 Alan Webb's high school record
3.2 Maria Mutola in the 800 m
4 Meet records
4.1 Men
4.2 Women
5 Notes
6 References
7 External links
History
The first Prefontaine Classic was held in 1975. The meet had its genesis with the Hayward Restoration Meets of 1973-74. The Hayward Restoration meets were launched to help replace the deteriorated wooden West Grandstands at Hayward Field. It was to become the "Bowerman Classic" in 1975 to honor longtime University of Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman, and was scheduled for June 7.[1] With the unexpected death of University of Oregon distance runner and Olympian Steve Prefontaine in an automobile accident on May 30, the Oregon Track Club changed the name, with Bowerman's approval, on June 1;[2][3] the first "Pre Classic" was held six days later.[4]Nike has been the primary sponsor since 1978.
World records
Over the course of its history, four world records have been set at the Prefontaine Classic.
| Year | Event | Record | Athlete | Nationality | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 | 30 km (track) | 1:26:47.4 | Moses Mosop | [5][6] | |
2011 | 25 km (track) | 1:12:25.4+ | Moses Mosop | [5][7] | |
1982 | 5,000 m | 15:08.26 | Mary Decker Slaney | ||
1975 | 220 yard dash | 19.92 | Don Quarrie |
Notable performances and records
Alan Webb's high school record
At the 2001 Prefontaine Classic Alan Webb ran 3:53.43 in the mile and broke Jim Ryun's national high school record that had stood for 36 years. This, also, was the fastest mile by an American in three years.
Maria Mutola in the 800 m
Maria de Lurdes Mutola won 16 consecutive (1993-2008) women's 800 m races at the Pre Classic.
Meet records
Men
| Event | Record | Athlete | Nationality | Date | Ref | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 m | 9.80 (+1.3 m/s) | Steve Mullings | June 4, 2011 | [8][9] | [1] | |
200 m | 19.68 (+0.9 m/s) | Justin Gatlin | May 30, 2015 | [10] | ||
400 m | 43.92 | Michael Johnson | June 24, 2000 | |||
800 m | 1:43.63 | Nijel Amos | May 31, 2014 | [11] | [2] | |
1000 m | 2:13.62 | Abubaker Kaki Khamis | July 3, 2010 | |||
1500 m | 3:32.81+ a | Daniel Kipchirchir Komen | June 10, 2007 | |||
Mile | 3:47.32 DLR | Ayanleh Souleiman | May 31, 2014 | [12] | [3] | |
3000 m | 7:35.44+ b | Eliud Kipchoge | June 4, 2005 | |||
Two miles | 8:03.50 | Craig Mottram | June 10, 2007 | |||
5000 m | 12:56.98 | Mo Farah | June 2, 2012 | [13] | [4] | |
10000 m | 26:25.97 | Kenenisa Bekele | June 8, 2008 | |||
25000 m (track) | 1:12:25.4+ | Moses Mosop | June 3, 2011 | [5][7] | [5] | |
30000 m (track) | 1:26:47.4 | Moses Mosop | June 3, 2011 | [5][7] | [6] | |
110 m hurdles | 12.90 (+1.6 m/s) | David Oliver | July 3, 2010 | |||
400 m hurdles | 47.91 | Bershawn Jackson | June 4, 2005 | |||
3000 m steeplechase | 8:01.71 | Ezekiel Kemboi | May 30, 2015 | [10] | ||
High jump | 2.41 m | Mutaz Essa Barshim | May 30, 2015 | [10] | ||
Pole vault | 6.05 m DLR | Renaud Lavillenie | May 30, 2015 | [10] | ||
Long jump | 8.74 m (-1.2 m/s) | Dwight Phillips | June 7, 2009 | |||
Triple jump | 18.11 m (+0.8 m/s) DLR | Christian Taylor | May 27, 2017 | [14] | ||
Shot put | 22.53 m | Ryan Crouser | May 26, 2018 | [15] | ||
Discus throw | 71.32 m | Ben Plucknett | 1983 | |||
Hammer throw | 82.65 m | Koji Murofushi | June 19, 2004 | |||
Javelin throw | 89.88 m | Thomas Röhler | May 25, 2018 | [16] |
Women
| Event | Record | Athlete | Nationality | Date | Ref | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100 m | 10.70 (+2.0 m/s) DLR | Carmelita Jeter | June 4, 2011 | [17][9] | [7] | |
200 m | 21.77 (+1.5 m/s) DLR | Tori Bowie | May 27, 2017 | [18] | ||
400 m | 49.34 | Ana Guevara | May 24, 2003 | |||
800 m | 1:55.92 | Caster Semenya | May 26, 2018 | [19] | ||
1000 m | 2:32.33 | Maria de Lurdes Mutola | 1995 | |||
1500 m | 3:56.41 | Faith Kipyegon | May 28, 2016 | [20] | ||
Mile | 4:21.25 | Mary Slaney | 1988 | |||
2000 m | 5:31.52 | Vivian Cheruiyot | June 7, 2009 | |||
3000 m | 8:34.47 | Mariem Alaoui Selsouli | June 2, 2012 | [21] | [8] | |
Two miles | 9:13.27 | Mercy Cherono | May 31, 2014 | [22] | ||
5000 m | 14:19.76 | Genzebe Dibaba | May 30, 2015 | [10] | ||
10000 m | 30:24.39 DLR | Tirunesh Dibaba | June 1, 2012 | [23] | [9] | |
100 m hurdles | 12.24 (+0.7 m/s) | Kendra Harrison | May 28, 2016 | [20] | ||
400 m hurdles | 53.03 | Lashinda Demus | July 3, 2010 | |||
3000 m steeplechase | 8:58.78 | Celliphine Chepteek Chespol | May 26, 2017 | [24] | ||
High jump | 2.03 m | Mariya Lasitskene | May 27, 2017 | [25] | ||
Pole vault | 4.85 m | Eliza McCartney | 26 May 2018 | [26] | ||
Jenn Suhr | 26 May 2018 | [26] | ||||
Long jump | 7.31 m | Marion Jones | May 31, 1998 | |||
Triple jump | 15.04 m (+1.7 m/s) | Yekaterina Koneva | May 30, 2015 | [10] | ||
Shot put | 20.59 m | Nadezhda Ostapchuk | June 4, 2011 | [27][9] | [10] | |
Discus throw | 69.32 m | Sandra Perković | May 30, 2014 | [28] | [11] | |
Hammer throw | 75.98 m DLR | Tatyana Lysenko | July 3, 2010 | |||
Javelin throw | 67.70 m | Christina Obergföll | May 31, 2013 | [29] |
Notes
^a en route in Mile
^b en route in 2-Mile
References
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^ "Moore: I knew he was happy". Eugene-Register Guard. June 4, 1975. p. 1D.
^ Newnham, Blaine (June 4, 1975). "The Pre Classic". Eugene-Register Guard. p. 1D.
^ Moore, Kenny (June 8, 1975). "Pre's peers pay tribute". Eugene Register-Guard. (New York Times). p. 2B.
^ abcd Dave Martin (June 4, 2011). "Mosop rips apart World records for 25,000 and 30,000m in Eugene - Samsung Diamond League". IAAF. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
^ "30000 Metres Results" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. June 3, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
^ abc "30000 Metres Results with 25000m Intermediate Time" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. June 3, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
^ "100 Metres Results" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. June 4, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
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^ abcdef "Prefontaine Classic 2015 Complete Results" (PDF). eugene.diamondleague.com. May 30, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
^ "800m Results" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. May 31, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
^ "Bowerman Mile Results" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. May 31, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
^ "5000 Metres Results". IAAF. June 2, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
^ "Triple Jump Results". IAAF. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
^ "Shot Put Results". flashresults.com. May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
^ "Javelin Throw Results". flashresults.com. May 25, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
^ "100 Metres Results" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. June 4, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
^ "200m Results". IAAF. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
^ "800m Results". flashresults.com. May 26, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
^ ab "Prefontaine Classic 2016 Results". tilastopaja.org. May 28, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
^ "3000 Metres Results". IAAF. June 2, 2012. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
^ "Two Miles Results" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. May 31, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
^ Paul Gains (June 2, 2012). "Dibaba 30:24.39 and Kiprop 27:01.98 on stunning but wet first night in Eugene - Samsung Diamond League". IAAF. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
^ Cathal Dennehy (27 May 2017). "Chespol stuns with world U20 record in Eugene – IAAF Diamond League". IAAF. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
^ "High Jump Results". IAAF. May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2017.
^ ab "Pole Vault Results". flashresults.com. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
^ "Shot Put Results" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. June 4, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2012. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
^ "Discus Throw Results" (PDF). www.diamondleague-eugene.com. May 30, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
^ "Javelin Throw Results" (PDF). Samsung Diamond League. Omega Timing. May 31, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
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External links
- Diamond League - Eugene Official Web Site
- Official Prefontaine Classic website
Prefontaine on IMDb
Without Limits on IMDb- Official Steve Prefontaine website
- Pre Classic Results, Race Videos, News and Photos
- GoPre.com: Prefontaine Fan Site
- Steve Prefontaine Book
Coordinates: 44°02′31″N 123°04′16″W / 44.042°N 123.071°W / 44.042; -123.071