Posted on 30 May 2015.
Mutual Essa Barshim shows off his name tag after winning the men’s high jump competition after only one attempt from the entire day. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
American Jenny Simpson shows a face of pure joy as she wins the women’s 1500m. 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)
Ayanleh Souleiman of Djibouti smells then cradles his flowers like a baby after winning the Bowerman mile. 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)
Men’s 400m winner Kirani James points to the sky after finishing 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)
Charles Jock warms up before the men’s 800 meter run. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Jamaican Kimarra McDonald and American Channel Price push of the start line of the 800m to set the pace. 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)
A day Genzebe Dibaba will never forget as she finished with her personal best time and the fastest 5000m of the year. 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)
Runners clear the water obstacle during the men’s steeplechase competition. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Ben Blankenship celebrates after winning the men’s 1 mile international run. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Pascal Martinot-Lagarde raises his bouquet of flowers during his victory lap after winning the men’s 110 meter hurdles. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Men’s 110m hurdler Aries Merritt signs his bib for a fan after finishing second 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)
Kenyan Eunice Jepkoech Sum celebrates her first place 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)
Nike provided a tent full of merchandise for fans to shop at outside of the meet. 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)
Ayanleh Souleiman fist pumps after winning the men’s 1 mile run. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Justin Gatlin sticks out his tongue after winning the men’s 200 meter dash. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Women’s 100m sprinter Michelle-Lee Ahye is lifted into a wheelchair after suffering an injury towards the end of 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)
Timothy Cheruiyot leads the pack of runners during the men’s 1 mile run international. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Kenyan Ezekiel KEMBOI finishes first in the 3000m steeple chase. 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)
Tyson Gay looks towards the video board for the official time after winning the men’s 100 meter dash. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Renaud Lavillenie clears the bar during the men’s pole vault competition. Lavillenie set a new American record with a final height of 6.16 meters. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Men’s mile winner Ben Blankenship shakes hands with fans while jogging his winner’s lap. 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)
Women’s 400m sprinter Allyson Felix high-fives fans after the end of 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)
English Gardner crosses the finish line in first place during the women’s 100 meter dash B section. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
English Gardner fist pumps after winning the women’s 100 meter dash B section. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Men’s high jumper Erik Kynard clears the bar on his 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)
Michael Tinsley clears the hurdle during the men’s 400 meter hurdles. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
A CMS guard stands behind the south grandstands. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
Women’s triple jump winner Caterine Ibarguen smiles and waves at fans while jogging her victory lap. 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)
Murielle Ahoure celebrates a new personal best time for the women’s 100 meter dash. The 41st annual Prefontaine Classic welcomes world-class athletes to compete at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on May 29 – 30 2015. (Ryan Kang/Emerald)
America Michael Rodgers congratulates his fellow countrymen Tyson Gay on their 1, 2 finish. 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)
Men’s pole vaulter Valentin Lavillenie celebrates in midair after clearing the bar. 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)
Men’s 800m runner Mohammed Aman leads the pack prior to winning 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)