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Eugene: Chespol Stuns With World U20 Record
On the first evening of action at the IAAF Diamond League in Eugene, many had expected the women’s 3000m steeplechase to prove another demonstration by world record-holder Ruth Jebet, but a new star emerged in the form of Kenya’s Celliphine Chespol. The 18-year-old came back from near-disaster at the penultimate water jump to win in 8:58.78, the second-fastest run of all time and a world U20 record*.
Throwback Thursday: Lavillenie, Merritt and James at Eugene
With the Prefontaine Classic just around the corner, we take a look back at some classic Diamond League performances at Hayward Field.
Eugene: American Dominance on Display in Women's 100 Hurdles
The world’s deepest pool of 100-meter hurdle talent will occupy an overwhelming 7 of eight lanes in the Prefontaine Classic.
Eugene: 5 Things To Look Out For
Ahead of the third round of the 2017 IAAF Diamond League, we take a look at some of the key battles set to play out at Hayward Field on the Road To The Final.
Eugene: LaShawn Merritt Challenged by New Talent in Pre Classic 400
LaShawn Merritt has won an unprecedented five times in the Prefontaine Classic 400, but this year’s 1-lapper has exciting fresh talent ready to challenge him.
Paris: French Athletes Poised To Host The World’s Top Athletes
This year, there is a change of scene for the MEETING de PARIS, but it is continuing with the same bluish tint of France’s homeland.
Eugene: De Grasse Leads Field Of Eight Sub-10 Men
Eight men with sub-10 second lifetime bests will line up for the start of the 100m at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on 27 May, the third stop of the 2017 IAAF Diamond League series.
Eugene: Mo Farah Tops a Pre Classic 5K Packed with Medalists
A remarkable collection of the world’s best distance runners in the Prefontaine Classic 5000 Meters will provide a preview of the London World Championships final this summer.
Eugene: English Gardner at Home in Prefontaine Classic Women's 100
A historically fast straightaway awaits a Prefontaine Classic women’s 100 field loaded with Olympians, but one runner knows the track better than anyone else.
Oslo: Schippers Bound for Bislett
The Netherlands’ “Golden Girl”, Dafne Schippers, the reigning World 200m Champion, will return to Bislett Stadium on the 15 June to compete in the 200m at the Oslo Bislett Games.