Photos: Day one of the 41st annual Prefontaine Classic kicks off at Hayward Field

Posted on May 30, 2015

Originally Posted on Emerald Media via UWIRE

10,000 meter runner Mo Farah pumps up the crowd as he finishes first in the race. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29-30 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

American Maggie Vessey finishes first in style. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Aussie Selma Kajan and American McKayla Fricker prepare to be the pack leaders for the sunset 800m. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

10,000 meter runner Mo Farah and 5,000 meter runner Galen Rupp embrace prior to Farah’s race. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29-30 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Canadain Christabel Nettey tells the story of her first trip to Hayward as a highschooler in 2002 The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Sanya Richards-Ross tells the story of her first trip to Hayward as a highschooler in 2002 The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

5,000 meter runner Galen Rupp sits back while watching the 10,000 meter race. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29-30 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

10,000 meter race winner Mo Farah takes a selfie with fans after the race. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29-30 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Mo Farah’s daughter runs around with her father’s shoes while Mo signs autographs. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29-30 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Known for her fashion forward track styles, American Maggie Vessey is unimpressed with her 2 minute finish in the 800m.The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

American LaTavia Thomas is all business as she prepares for the 800m. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Cole Elsasser/Emerald)

Long jumper Brittney Reese hurls herself into the sand during her second attempt. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29-30 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

Long jumper Lorraine Ugen warms up on the track prior to the start of her event. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29-30 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)

The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29-30 2015. (Taylor Wilder/Emerald)