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Eugene: 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.
Doha: Felix and Schippers to face-off in Doha 100m
Reigning world champions Allyson Felix and Dafne Schippers will meet in a scintillating 100m clash at the Doha 2016 meeting on Friday 6 May, in what promises to be among the most anticipated head-to-head battles at the opening competition of the 14-meeting IAAF Diamond League series.
Oslo: Flying Dutchwoman will be at Bislett Stadium
The legend of the “Flying Dutchman“ concerned a doomed ship that never reached port. However by 9th of June 2016, the current “Flying Dutchwoman”, Dafne Schippers, will have reached port and will compete in Oslo’s Bislett stadium
Eugene: 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.
Shanghai: Hurdlers To Highlight Star-Studded Field
Eight Beijing world champions and seven Olympic gold medallists are among the galaxy of international track and field stars announced today for the 2016 Shanghai Diamond League on 14 May, the second stop on the International Association of Athletics Federations’ premier circuit of one-day meetings.
Eugene: 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.
Doha: Barshim, Haroun, Merritt And Kiprop To Face Tough Competition
Local heroes Mutaz Barshim and Abdalelah Haroun will face tough opposition from some of world’s top athletes in the high jump and the 400m respectively, when the 2016 IAAF Diamond League series officially kicks off in Doha on May 6.
Eugene: 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.
Eugene: Yego Tops Javelin Excitement for Pre Classic
World champion Julius Yego makes his U.S. debut at the Prefontaine Classic in the meet’s strongest-ever men’s javelin field.
London: Usain Bolt To Light Up Friday Night of Anniversary Games
The greatest sprinter of all time will compete on Friday 22 July as he prepares for Olympic defence.