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2024 Prefontaine Classic

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2024 Prefontaine Classic
Dates25 May 2024
Host cityEugene, Oregon, United States
VenueHayward Field
Level2024 Diamond League
2023
2025

The 2024 Prefontaine Classic was the 49th edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Held on 25 May at Hayward Field, it was the 5th leg of the 2024 Diamond League – the highest-level international track and field circuit.

Highlights

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The meeting was highlighted by the Bowerman Mile. The race featured defending Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen as well as the last two world champions Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman against American mile record holder Yared Nuguse and 3000 m steeplechase world record holder Lamecha Girma. Kerr won the race in a new British record of 3:45.34.[1]

Another highlight included a new world record in the women's 10,000 metres, set by Beatrice Chebet of Kenya in a time of 28:54.14.[2]

Results

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Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the 2024 Diamond League finals. First place earned 8 points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points are awarded in 9th place or lower. In the case of a tie, each tying athlete earns the full amount of points for the place.[3][4]

Diamond Discipline

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Promotional Events

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National Events

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References

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  1. ^ Dietz, Alec. "Live updates: Stars compete in 2024 Pre Classic at Hayward Field". The Register-Guard. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  2. ^ "Beatrice Chebet breaks 10,000m world record at Pre Classic". NBC Sports. 2024-05-25. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  3. ^ "DIAMOND LEAGUE MEETINGS REGULATIONS 2024 Status Requirements".
  4. ^ "Rules, Points & Prize Money". www.diamondleague.com. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
Results
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