Incredible Scenes from the 50th Anniversary of the Pre Classic
- July 10, 2025
Images: Cameron Strand
Two world records broken. Nike athlete Faith Kipyegon's 1500m WR, forecast last week during her #Breaking4 attempt, and Beatrice Chebet's 5000m WR. New national records set. Personal bests across the board. All in front of a sold-out crowd at Eugene’s Hayward Field, a venue considered sacred ground in the world of track and field. The 50th anniversary of the Pre Classic was every bit worthy of the meet’s namesake, legendary runner Steve Prefontaine, and the images below show what fans of this sport have always known: For witnessing drama, suspense, electric energy and endless passion, there is nothing better than the athlete magic of track and field.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins the Women’s 100m in 10.75
Kyree King, Men’s 200m
Rai Benjamin, Men's 400m Hurdles, during practice day
The start of the Women's 800m
Faith Kipyegon after her Women's 1500m win and new World Record
The Women's 800m finish
Faith Kipyegon mid-Women's 1500m race and post-win on the big screen
Rai Benjamin, Men's 400m Hurdles
Tara Davis-Woodhall after winning the Women’s Long Jump on her final attempt
Beatrice Chebet celebrates her Women's 5000m win and new World Record
Drama and chaos in the middle of the International Mile
Rai Benjamin, Men's 400m Hurdles, during practice day
Niels Laros leans to win the Bowerman Mile
Niels Laros after his Bowerman Mile win in 3:45.94
The finish of the Women's 100m
Rai Benjamin, Men's 400m Hurdles
Cole Hocker during the Bowerman Mile
Beatrice Chebet, Women's 5000m
Chase Jackson, Women's Shotput
Faith Kipyegon, Women's 1500m
Joe Kovacs, Men's Shotput
Beatrice Chebet wins the Women's 5000m in 13:58.06, sets new World Record
Faith Kipyegon wins the Women's 1500m in 3:48.68, sets new World Record
Keaton Daniel, Men's Pole Vault
Faith Kipyegon, Women's 1500m winner and world record holder, greets the crowd