The 40th annual Prefontaine Classic Press Conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. The world-class athletes, champions and world record holders in attendance include: David Rudisha, Justin Gatlin, Shelly-Ann-Fraser-Pryce, Ashton Eaton, Renaud Lavillenie, Brittney Reese, Allyson Felix, and Lashawn Merritt. Day one of the 40th annual Prefontaine Classic kicks off on Friday, May 30 at the Historic Hayward Field at 7 p.m.
Athletes gather for a group photo prior to the Prefontaine Classic press conference. The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Decathlon world record holder and former Oregon Duck Ashton Eaton speaks with the media. The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
French pole vaulter and stand alone world record holder Renaud Lavillenie speaks with the media about his expectations in this years Prefontaine Classic.The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
American sprinter Allyson Felix addresses the media during the press conference. The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Jamaican World champion sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce speaks to the media. The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
American gold medalist in the 100 meters Justin Gatlin speaks to the media at the Prefontaine Classic press conference. The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Kenyan middle distance runner David Rudisha speaks to the media at the Prefontaine Classic press conference. Rudisha is the current Olympic and world record holder in the 800 meter race. The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Athletes, from left to right, Allyson Felix, Ashton Eaton, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce take the stage before the start of the press conference. The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)
Decathlon world record holder and former Oregon Duck Ashton Eaton speaks with the media. The 2014 Prefontaine Classic press conference welcomes multiple athletes to speak to members of the media at the Valley River Inn on Friday, May 30, 2014. (Michael Shaw/Emerald)