Eugene, Oregon; 25 May 2024 - Australia has continued to assert itself as a middle distance nation, with Olympic finalist Jessica Hull shattering the national 1500m record to land on the Diamond League podium, while Commonwealth champion Oli Hoare returns to world class form with his first Paris 2024 qualifier at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene.
In a stunning display of athleticism, Great Britain’s Josh Kerr claimed victory in the Bowerman Mile at the 2024 Diamond League Prefontaine Classic, outpacing Norway's reigning champion, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, before a near-capacity crowd. Dubbed the "mile of the century," this race lived up to its billing as Kerr surged ahead with 600 meters to go, maintaining his lead to finish in a record-breaking 3:45.34.
In a groundbreaking move, the NCAA and the five largest college athletic conferences have reached a historic settlement, agreeing to pay $2.7 billion to student-athletes. The settlement, which affects over 14,000 athletes who played between 2016 and 2020, marks a major shift in the landscape of college sports. If approved by a California court, this agreement will not only compensate athletes for past financial losses but also implement a revenue-sharing plan that guarantees athletes a share of the money their schools earn from media rights and ticket sales.
Eugene, Ore. – This Saturday, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the 23-year-old Olympic 1,500m champion, will make his long-awaited return to competitive racing at the Prefontaine Classic’s Bowerman Mile. This event will mark Ingebrigtsen's first race in eight months.
Kobe, Japan; 23 May, 2024 - Paralympic star Vanessa Low (ACT) is Australia’s golden girl once more, adding another world title to her collection on Day Seven of the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan while teenage sprint star Mali Lovell (NSW) made it a complete set of medals for Australia when claiming bronze.
This Saturday, all eyes will be on the Prefontaine Classic as Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen renew their rivalry, which has been simmering since Kerr's stunning victory over the Norwegian star in the 1,500m at last year's World Championships.
Athing Mu, the 21-year-old 800-meter sensation, will not be competing in the Prefontaine Classic on May 25 due to lingering soreness in her left hamstring. Her coach, Bobby Kersee, emphasized the importance of caution to ensure Mu's full readiness for the Olympic Trials.
The Prefontaine Classic consistently delivers exhilarating races year after year, distinguishing itself among the Diamond League meets. Its unique advantages include being the only Diamond League event held in the United States, the world's most dominant track nation, and its strong ties to Nike, which often ensure the participation of top athletes who might otherwise skip the trip to Eugene. The timing of the event is also ideal—far enough into the season to draw meaningful conclusions from the results, but early enough to keep the outcomes unpredictable.
Olympic gold medallist Damian Warner celebrated his eighth decathlon victory at the esteemed Hypo Meeting in Götzis on Sunday, while Olympic silver medallist Anouk Vetter reclaimed her heptathlon title at the World Athletics Combined Events Challenge Gold meeting
Kenyan 10,000-meter athlete Rodgers Kwemoi has been banned for six years after being implicated in a sophisticated blood doping scheme, leading to the annulment of his Olympic and world championship results.
