What are the results from the Prefontaine Classic?
On Saturday at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon—the latest stop on the Diamond League circuit—19-year-old Athing Mu crushed her own American record by winning the women’s 800 meters in 1:55.04, improving on the previous time (1:55.21) she set while winning the gold medal in Tokyo on August 3.
Is the Prefontaine Classic going to be on television?
The 2021 Prefontaine Classic is underway in Eugene where a star-studded list of track and field athletes are competing in one of the most prestigious meets of the year. The Prefontaine Classic will also be available on Hulu + Live (free trial) or Sling (promotional offers) or AT TV (promotional offers).
How do you qualify for Prefontaine Classic?
Athletes must be ranked in the Top 50 in the world in their respective events to be eligible to compete in the Classic. World greats, such as Alan Webb, Hicham El Guerrouj, Sergey Bubka, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Justin Gaitlin, are just a few of the international stars who have participated in the meet.
How many days does the Prefontaine Classic last?
The 2021 Nike Prefontaine Classic is set to kick off at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, Eugene, and will go on for two days, Friday, August 20, and Saturday, August 21. Considered one of the best track and field meets in the world, the event is set to begin at 11:05 pm ET, according to Runnerspace.
Who won the Prefontaine race?
Ryan Crouser, who broke the world record during the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in June, won Saturday’s competition on this fourth attempt with a throw of 75-11 1/2 to set the Diamond League and meet record.
Where can I watch Eugene Diamond League in 2021?
The events will be streamed live on USAT.TV which requires RunnerSpace+ subscription.
Is the Prefontaine Track Meet on TV?
You can watch here. The early events on Saturday (1-1:30 p.m. PT) will be shown only on Peacock for US viewers, with the main program from 1:30-3 on NBC. You can also watch the entire Saturday window (1-3 p.m.) on Peacock with dedicated field event streams. In Canada: This meet can be streamed live through CBC Sports.
Is the Prefontaine track meet?
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….
| Prefontaine Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | June |
| Location | Hayward Field Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Event type | Track and field |
| World Athletics Cat. | GW |
How much money do you win at the Prefontaine Classic?
Prize money: TBA in 2021. $480,000 total in Diamond League disciplines in 2019.
Is Prefontaine Classic Part of Diamond League?
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 Diamond League.
Who won the Prefontaine Classic 100m?
Andre De Grasse
Canada’s Andre De Grasse won the men’s 100 metres at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday, besting a world class field with a blazing wind-aided time of 9.74 seconds (+2.9).