World Record Broken at Oregon's Prefontaine Classic

Published: May 25, 2024, 7:24 p.m.
Josh Kerr (GBR) reacts after defeating Yared Nuguse (USA) to win the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) defeats Yared Nuguse (USA) celebrates after winning the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) defeats Yared Nuguse (USA) to win the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Sha'Carri Richardson (USA) celebrates after winning the women's 100m in10.83 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Sha'Carri Richardson (USA) celebrates after winning the women's 100m in10.83 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Legendary Kenyan runner Paul Tergat gives Beatrice Chebet a hug after she broke the women’s 10,000 meter world record at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Joe Kovacs hugs his wife and coach Ashley Kovacs after winning the shot putt at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Kaylee Mitchell, of the United States, competes in the women’s 3,000 meter steeplechase during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Australian and former Duck Jessica Hull finished second in the women’s 1,500 meters with an Australian record of 3:55.97 past USA’s Elle St. Pierre during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Costa Rica’s Gerald Drummond wins the the 400 meter hurdles during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet celebrates winning the women’s 10,000 meters in a world record time of 28:54.14 during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet celebrates winning the women’s 10,000 meters in a world record time of 28:54.14 during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Ethiopians Tsigie Gebreselama (right) and Ejgayehu Taye finished first and second in the women’s 5,000 meters during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
USA’s Grant Holloway wins the men’s 110 meter hurdles past Jamaica’s Hansle Parchment in 13.03 during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet wins the women’s 10,000 meters during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
USA’s Christian Coleman wins the men’s 100 meters in 9.95 during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024. USA's Brandon Hicklin finished third
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson wins the women’s 800 meters in a world leading time of 1:55.78 during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Photographers lean in to capture the women’s steeplechase during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Second place finisher in the 800 meters Kenyan Mary Moraa, right, congratulates Sha'Carri Richardson after the women’s 100 meters at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Hayward Field reflects in the sunglasses of CJ Allen, of the United States, ahead of the 400 meter hurdles during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Kenya’s Daniel Mateiko, center, Nicholas Kipkorir, right and Benard Kibet embrace after finishing first, second and third in the men’s 10,000 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Great Britain’s Josh Kerr signs autographs at Hayward Field after winning the Bowerman Mile at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Great Britain’s Josh Kerr jokes with media as he signs autographs at Hayward Field after winning the Bowerman Mile at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Fans watch as runners cross the finish line of the women’s 100 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai clears the water jump on her way to winning the women’s 3,000 meter steeplechase during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Women in the 10,000 meters compete at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Leyanis Pérez Hernández lands in the sand on her way to winning the women’s triple jump at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Beatrice Chebet (KEN) poses after winning the women's 10,000m in a world record 28:54.14 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Beatrice Chebet (KEN) celebrates after winning the women's 10,000m in a world record 28:54.14 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Great Britain’s Josh Kerr wins the men’s Bowerman Mile ahead of Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Great Britain’s Josh Kerr throws a bouquet to the crowd after winning the Bowerman Mile during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
France’s Cyréna Samba-Mayela wins the women’s 100 meter hurdles during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Sha'Carri Richardson, of the United States wins the women’s 100 meter dash during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai wins the women’s 3,000 meter steeplechase during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Grant Holloway, of the United States, wins the men’s 110 meter hurdles during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Kenneth Bednarek, of the United States, wins the men’s 200 meter dash during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Ethiopia’s Diribe Welteji wins the women’s 1,500 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Grant Holloway, of the United States, wins the men’s 110 meter hurdles during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai celebrates after winning the women’s 3,000 meter steeplechase during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson wins the women’s 800 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Sha'Carri Richardson, of the United States, wins the women’s 100 meter dash during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Ethiopia’s Tsigie Gebreselama narrowly edges out Ejgayehu Taye to win the women’s 5,000 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Sha'Carri Richardson, center, wins the women’s 100 meter dash at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Great Britain’s Josh Kerr, left, breaks the tape ahead of Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win the Bowerman Mile at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Grant Holloway, center, clear the last hurdle on his way to victory in the 110 hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Valarie Altman throws her way into first place in the discus at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Daniel Mateiko, right, edges Nicholas Kipkorir at the tape to win the mens 10,000 meters at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Norway’s Salum Ageze Kashafali dances on his victory lap after winning the men’s mixed classification para 100 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Costa Rica’s Gerald Drummond celebrates a win in the men’s 400 meter hurdles during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Christian Coleman, of the United States, wins the men’s 100 meters during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Norway’s Salum Ageze Kashafali wins the men’s mixed para athletics 100 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Ireland’s Orla Comerford celebrates her win in the women’s para athletics 100 meters during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Christian Coleman, of the United States, wins the men’s 100 meters during the 2024 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, May 25, 2024
Kenya’s Daniel Mateiko, right, and Nicholas Kipkorir react after finishing first and second in the men’s 10,000 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Kenya’s Daniel Mateiko wins the men’s 10,000 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Fans cheer during the men’s 10,000 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Troy Davis, of the United States, wins the mixed wheelchair 100 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Fans cheers as Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet wins the women’s 10,000 meters in a world record time of 28:54.14 during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet wins the women’s 10,000 meters in a world record time of 28:54.14 during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet, right, celebrates her win and world record with Ethiopia’s Gouda Tsegay in the women’s 10,000 meters during the Prefontaine Classic Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore
Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR) takes a victory lap after placing second in the Bowerman Mile during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR) takes a victory lap after placing second in the Bowerman Mile during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) walks with Ventura County deputy attorney general David Glassman after winning the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) walks with Ventura County deputy attorney general David Glassman after winning the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) celebrates after winning the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) defeats Yared Nuguse (USA) to win the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Yared Nuguse (USA) places third in the Bowerman Mile in 3:46.22 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) defeats Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR) to win the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) defeats Yared Nuguse (USA) to win the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Josh Kerr (GBR) defeats Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR) to win the Bowerman Mile in 3:45.34 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Joe Kovacs (USA) celebrates after winning the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Joe Kovacs (USA) celebrates after winning the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Joe Kovacs (USA) celebrates after winning the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Beatrice Chebet from Kenya poses with her world record in the women’s 10,000 at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Fans cheer on Beatrice Chebet from Kenya as she breaks the world record in the women 10,000 meters in Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Beatrice Chebet from Kenya breaks the women’s 10,000 meter world record at the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene Saturday, May 25, 2024
Nia Akins (USA) places fourth in the women's 800m in 1:57.98 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Jemma Reekie (GBR) places third in the women's 800m in 1:57.45 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) wins the women's 800m in 1:55.78 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Mary Moraa (KEN) places second in the women's 800m in 1:56.71 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) wins the women's 800m in 1:55.78 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) wins the women's 800m in 1:55.78 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) celebrates after winning the women's 800m in 1:55.78 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Kenny Bednarek (USA) poses after winning the 200m in 19.89 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Kenny Bednarek (USA) defeats Kyree King (USA) and Courtney Lindsey (USA) to win the 200m in 19.89 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Kenny Bednarek (USA) wins the 200m in 19.89 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Kenny Bednarek (USA) defeats Kyree King (USA) to win the 200m in 19.89 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Kenny Bednarek (USA) defeats Kyree King (USA) and Courtney Lindsey (USA) to win the 200m in 19.89 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Joe Kovacs (USA) wins the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Joe Kovacs (USA) wins the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Joe Kovacs (USA) wins the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Joe Kovacs (USA) wins the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Joe Kovacs (USA) wins the shot put at 75-10 3/4 (23.13m) during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Valerie Constien (USA) places fifth in the women's steeplechase in 9:14.29 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Courtney Wayment (USA) places sixth in the women's steeplechase in 9:14.48 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Peruth Chemutai (KEN) defeats Beatrice Chepkoech (KEN) to win the women's steeplechase 8:55.09 to 8:56.51 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Peruth Chemutai (KEN) breaks the finish line tape held by Michael Johnson to wint he women's steeplechase in 8:55.09 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Peruth Chemutai (KEN) defeats Beatrice Chepkoech (KEN) to win the women's steeplechase 8:55.09 to 8:56.51 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Peruth Chemutai (KEN) defeats Beatrice Chepkoech (KEN) to win the women's steeplechase 8:55.09 to 8:56.51 during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.
Courtney Wayment (USA) and Marwa Bouzayan (TUN) race over the water jump in the women's steeplechase during the 49th Pre Classic at Hayward Field.