2021 Prefontaine Classic

It’s been three long years since the last time the Prefontaine Classic was held at Hayward Field given the stadium renovation and COVID-19 restrictions. It’s the best track meet in the world.
Elaine Thompson-Herah
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah wins the 100 meters in 10.54 at the 2021 Prefontaine Classi. USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson, right, finished last.
Elaine Thompson-Herah
Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah …
Courtney Frerichs
Courtney Frerichs celebrates her 8:57.77 American record in the 3,000 meter steeplechase.
Noah Lyles
Noah Lyles won the 200 meters in a world-leading and meet-record 19.52 ahead of Olympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek, right, and brother Josephus Lyles .
Noah Lyles and Josephus Lyles
Brothers Noah (right) and Josephus Lyles celebrate their first and third finishes in the 200 meters.
Athing Mu
Olympic champion and American record holder Athing Mu.
Athing Mu
Olympic Champion Athing Mu on her way to a 1:55.04 new American record win in the 800 meters.
Athing Mu
Olympic Champion Athing Mu signals victory in the 800 meters with a new 1:55.04 American record in the 800 meters at the 2021 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021.