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Diamond Disciplines Announced for 50th Edition of The Prefontaine Classic

The Prefontaine Classic returns to Hayward Field at the University of Oregon on Saturday, July 5, 2025 for the 50th edition of the meet.

Hayward Field at the University of Oregon
Hayward Field at the University of Oregon / Photo: Oregon22 LOC

The 14 Diamond Disciplines set to headline the 2025 Prefontaine Classic have been finalized by the meeting organizers and the Wanda Diamond League.

The Pre Classic, a founding member of the Wanda Diamond League series since 2010, returns to Hayward Field at the University of Oregon on Saturday, July 5, 2025 for the 50th edition of the meet.

Fans can expect this year’s meet to include the following events, with additional world-class, non-Diamond Disciplines to be announced at a later date.

Women’s Diamond DisciplinesMen’s Diamond Disciplines
100 metres100 metres
800 metres200 metres
1500 metres400 metres
5000 metresBowerman Mile
3000 metres steeplechase400 metres hurdles
Long JumpShot Put
Discus
Shot Put

The competitors in these 14 Diamond Disciplines will earn points in a bid to qualify for the two-day Wanda Diamond League Final, which will be held in Zurich on August 27-28, 2025.

Additional events will be announced in the coming months to round out the 2025 Pre Classic programme.

Fans can sign up to receive updates on the meet, including ticket information, VIP hospitality experiences, and athlete announcements, at PreClassic.com.

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