Nine Records broken at Hayward Field!

Did you say nine (9)? That’s correct, your eyes aren’t lying to you; nine (9) records were set at the 40th Annual Prefontaine Classic this past weekend! Records starting falling like dominos after U.S. Olympian & Oregon Project superstar Galen Rupp broke the 10,000 meter American record on Friday night.

The highlight of the weekend is unquestionably Ayanieh Souleima’s time of 47.32 in the Bowerman mile which not only set a new world record but a Diamond League record, Prefontaine Classic meet record, and a National Record!

Event Highlights & Records:

James Kirani – 400 Meter Sprint – World Record

Leonel Manzano – International Mile – World Lead Record

Kaliese Spencer – 400 Meter – World Lead Record

Sofia Assefa - 3000 Meter Steeplechase – World Lead Record

Hellen Obiri - 15000 meter – World Lead Record

Pascal Martinot-Lagarde - 100 Meter hurdles – World Lead Record

Tori Bowie - 200 Meter sprint – World Lead Record

Nijel Amos - 800 Meter – World Lead Record

Over 13,000 fans filled the stands at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon to take in the prestigious Diamond league competition which comes to the U.S. twice per season. Resurfaced in 2011 the Class I IAAF certified surface dubbed TrackTown USA showcases Beynon Sports’ revolutionary BSS 2000 system which was engineered for speed as well as training. As the host of the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials as well as a multitude of international and national competitions, Hayward Field is one of the most historic & renowned facilities in the World.