Richardson Leads Fast Prefontaine Classic Women’s 100
Prefontaine Classic
The fastest woman in the world is poised to make her international debut at the Prefontaine Classic.
The stellar field also includes the world’s...
A new lightness of being: Mo Ahmed’s national 5,000m record
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Out for a casual late morning run in suburban Saanich (Victoria, British Columbia), I happened upon Mo Ahmed...
Canadians continue to re-write the national record book; Ahmed and DeBues-Stafford with stunning 5,000m...
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Canadians continue to re-write the national record books in the sport of track and field.
One of the most...
Fireworks Ready in Star-Studded Pre Classic Women’s 1500
Prefontaine Classic
The rulers of the women’s 1500 meters will come together in a rare meeting at the Prefontaine Classic.
This match-up will be just the second...
Genevieve Lalonde breaks Canadian 3000m steeplechase record in Shanghai
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Genevieve Lalonde, originally of Moncton, New Brunswick, broke the national 3,000-metre steeplechase record on Saturday. Racing in the...
Summit Meeting: Samba vs. Benjamin in Pre Classic 400 Hurdles
Prefontaine Classic
There hasn’t been this much excitement in the men’s 400-meter hurdles for more than 30 years.
The Prefontaine Classic’s field is its best ever,...
Chepkoech, Coburn Lead Pre Classic Women’s Steeplechase
Prefontaine Classic
The world record holder will be facing the reigning world champion in the women’s steeplechase at the Prefontaine Classic.
That titanic matchup is only the...
Stars Lining Up for Pre Classic 110 Hurdles
Prefontaine Classic
The best in the world are confirmed for a stellar men’s high hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic.
While the lanes are graced with reigning gold...
Trailblazers Lead Way in Pre Classic Women’s Shot Put
Prefontaine Classic
Three women with historic achievements top the 2019 Prefontaine Classic women’s shot put field, owning the last three major world outdoor titles.
They will meet on...
Pre Classic Shot Put: Crouser vs. Walsh, Round 4
Prefontaine Classic
The world’s best shot put battle returns to the Prefontaine Classic as the clash for No. 1 continues between American Ryan Crouser and New Zealander Tom Walsh.
It will...
