The Prefontaine Classic Shines Bright in Day One

Day one of the Nike Prefontaine Classic didn't disappoint, as Mo Farah put on a show to win the men's 10k, 17-year old Yomif Kejelcha showed he's one to watch over 5,000m, Joe Kovacs continued his tear in the men's shot put and Maggie Vessey proved she's one to watch as the USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships approach. 

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Tonight, three Diamond League events take place, along with four prep races and the always lively men's 10,000m. Throw in the men's 5,000m and USATF high performance women's 800m and it's certainly a night to remember. Action is underway!

Men's 10,000m

Mo Farah put on a show in Eugene, trading leads with Kenyans Paul Tanui and Geoffrey Kamworor over the final 3K of the race, kicking to victory over the final 100m, as the crowd rose to their feet cheering wildly. Farah's Nike Oregon Project teammate Cam Levins broke the Canadian national record to finish fourth in 27:07.51.

26:50.97 - Mo Farah (GBR)
26:51.86 - Paul Tanui (KEN)
26:52.65 - Geoffrey Kamworor (KEN)

Men's 5,000m

A new star is on the distance scene, although diehard fans saw it coming. World Youth 5k champion Yomif Kejelcha (ETH) kicked home over the final 250m of Friday night's race, holding off crowd favorite Galen Rupp and Kenyan Edwin Soi. Kejelcha ran 55 seconds for his final 400m, breaking the tape in a new world-leading time. 

13:10.54 - Yomif Kejelcha (ETH)
13:11.97 - Edwin Soi (KEN)
13:12.36 - Galen Rupp (USA)

Men's Shot Put

Joe Kovacs comes up big in his final throw, passing then leader David Storl to take home the big Diamond League win with a toss of 22.12m. Kovacs now holds the top three throws in the world this year. 

22.12m - Joe Kovacs (USA)
21.92m - David Storl (GER)
21.37m - Ryan Whiting (USA)

Women's USATF High Performance 800m

Maggie Vessey took the lead right from the gun and never looked back, pulling away over the final 150 meters and holding off a late charge from runner-up Phoebe Wright.

2:00.07 - Maggie Vessey
2:00.79 - Phoebe Wright
2:01.32 - Margaret Wambui (KEN)
2:01.46 - Lauren Wallace
2:01.49 - Dana Mecke
2:01.64 - McKayla Fricker
2:02.62 - Charlene Lipsey
2:02.69 - LaTavia Thomas
2:05.71 - Kendra Chambers

Start Lists (Diamond League events)

Men's Shot Put

David Storl (GER)
Reese Hoffa (USA)
Tomasz Majewski (POL)
Joe Kovacs (USA)
Tom Walsh (NZL)
Ryan Whiting (USA)
O'Dayne Richards (JAM)
Christian Cantwell (USA)
Kurt Roberts (USA)

Men's Discus

Piotr Malachowski (POL)
Gerd Kanter (EST)
Robert Urbanek (POL)
Vikas Gowda (IND)
Ehsan Hadadi (IRI)
Martin Wierig (GER)
Martin Kupper (EST)
Jared Schuurmans (USA)

Women's Long Jump 

Tianna Bartoletta (USA)
Brittney Reese (USA)
Christabel Nettey (CAN)
Karya Klishina (RUS)
Shara Proctor (GBR)
Sosthene Moguenara (GER)
Funmi Jimoh (USA)
Lorraine Ugen (GBR)

Weather: A clear evening with a slight breeze - 75 degrees at 7:30pm PT

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