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2019 PREFONTAINE CLASSIC - FLASH QUOTES 2019 Prefontaine Classic - Flash Quotes
Today's attendance for the 2019 Prefontaine Classic at Cobb Track and Angell Field on the campus of Stanford University is 8,128.
Men's Pole Vault
Winner: Armand Duplantis
Notable:
Boy's High School 100m
Winner: Arian Smith (USA): “It felt amazing. It was kind of cool because I thought I went faster than I did. I thought I did 10.2, at least.” “I’m from Florida, so I thought it was going to be hotter than this. No humidity.”
Notable: Marcellus Moore (USA): “I love the energy here. There’s nothing like it. I love it.”
Girl's High School 100m
Winner: Kenondra Davis (USA) “It (the race) felt really good. I don’t want to say I was surprised, but I was — I’m not gonna lie.”
Notable: Jayla Jamison (USA): “I was a little nervous at first. When I get on the track, I take a deep breath and get myself together. I want to thank my coaches, my mom, my brother and first of all, God.”
Women's Shot Put
Winner: Lijiao Gong (CHN): Passed through Mixed Zone - Declined interview
Notable: Chase Ealey
Men's 400m Hurdles
Winner: Rai Benjamin (USA):
Notable: Kyron McMaster (IVB): “It’s (the crowd) pretty good. Pretty lively. Good turnout. Someday, I would really consider coming back to here.” “The crowd was very good, very energetic. I could hear them when I was running”
Women's High Jump
Winner: Maria Lasitskene (ANA)
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Women's Steeplechase
Winner: Beatrice Chepkoech (KEN): Passed through Mixed Zone - Declined interview
Notable: Emma Coburn (USA):
“The water jump is a super fun part of the steeplechase because that is when you can pass people or make moves, or if you’re feeling good, that’s when you can go around people, or if you’re having a bad day, that’s where you can lose momentum. So after I fell, it was something that I really tried to focus on, is having good water jumps, and not worrying about the clock as much, and not worrying about the people behind me. Just really focusing on being strong and powerful on the water jump.”
“Kiyeng and I have been battling for 6-plus years, really evenly. And I really respect her, and we’ve had so many close battles, and, typically, she comes out inches ahead of me.”
“Today I just had an extra few ounces of energy in me that I was able to muster up.”
“I think it was good. I obviously have some things to work on, but I’m really pleased with that performance.”
“Anytime we race at Prefontaine, whether it’s in Eugene or here, is so much energy there’s a real spirit, and the Americans really feel the love and support from the crowd. So it’s super cool to be here.”
Women's 100m
Winner: Marie-Josee Ta Lou (CIV)
Notable: Sha’Carri Richardson (USA):
“Today’s race felt good. I noticed some tweaks I could make, even throughout the race. It wasn’t my best race, but I know it was an OK race for it to be my first pro race, but I just noticed some areas of improvement and will only get better.”
(On her emotions going into the race) “My nerves tried to kick me in the butt, but I had to put them on the backburner. I was like, ‘I need y’all to go away for a little bit.’ But stepping up to the line, everything else disappeared. I was like: ‘This is just another race, There’s just other young women lining up against me, ready to run and compete just as well.”
(On her potential to win) “I do believe I have the potential (to win), and with my hard work and with my mindset, to do well against these ladies. I do believe that I will one day be able to leave with the gold!”
Men's 2 Mile:
Winner: Joshua Cheptegei (UGA): “Wow! It was amazing. It was really a big atmosphere… the fans were yelling. They were like, “Woah, woah!” And it got me a little motivation to win the race.”
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Women's 800m:
Winner: Caster Semenya (RSA): “I felt a little bit heavy, a bit windy. I think I’m still sleeping at home at this time. It’s almost midnight. But the race was good. Being able to win, being able to run the fastest time on American soil. I think it was fantastic.”
“Obviously, when you run 800 meters, it’s all about the splits that you run. I think that we’re not yet really calculated well. But at the end of the day, you have to execute, you have to rectify those mistakes when you’re running a race. Yeah, we are happy with the win, so I really cannot say much.”
(On being a runner while all of “the things” are going on”) “I don’t think it’s hard to be a runner. I think that it’s hard to manage time. So for me, I think I’ve studied well. I know how to handle situations. I know how to manage my time. I know how to change a lot of people’s perceptions of me.”
“At the end of the day, we’re all human. We all make mistakes, but it’s all about how we handle ourselves.”
(Asks if track is a “refuge” for her) “Of course (it is a refuge). When I run, I forget about everything. It’s just all about me. It’s all about me being free. It’s about all me doing what I love. I always want to win when I step on the track since I was a little girl. I always wanted to win. It doesn’t matter what I do, play soccer, play baseball, play boxing, stuff like that. I always want to win. I’m a very positive person, and I always want what’s good for other people. I treat people with respect, of course, I appreciate them for who they are. I accept them. That’s what I do. Like I said, for me it’s all about inspiring the youth, so they can do better.
(On her time) “I think the time is great. It’s consistent with the time zone. Like I said, when I started this, I’m a little bit sleepy. It’s almost midnight at home.”
“This is like a legal battle, and it’s like war. But you don’t give up. You beat me today, I beat you tomorrow. At the end of the day, it’s all about me. It’s all about doing makes me happy. At the moment, like I said, I really do this for me. I’m a world champ. I’m an Olympic champion, and I’ve achieved everything I’ve ever wanted, so at the end of the day, I’m doing it for those who cannot fight for themselves.”
Notable:
Men's 110m Hurdles:
Winner: Orlando Ortega (ESP): “I feel very happy. This is very important for me, so I am very happy for winning today. This is a beautiful competition. I try every time to better myself and do the best I can.”
Notable: Wilhem Belocan (FRA): “I feel good. A good race with good ambience and good condition. But I thought I was coming here to improve my time. But that doesn’t work today. Maybe next time.”
“Nothing.” (In response to the question, “What are some struggles that have led up to this point?”)
Belocan placed second.
Men's Shot Put:
Winner: Darian Romani (BRA)
Notable:
Women's 3000m:
Winner: Sifan Hassan (NED)
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Men's 400m:
Winner: Michael Norman (USA)
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Women's 200m:
Winner: Blessing Okagbare (NGR)
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Women's 1500m
Winner: Faith Kipyegon (KEN)
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Men's 100m:
Winner: Christian Coleman (USA):
“Anytime you can compete in the historic Hayward Field race, it’s always good. I guess that (it not taking place at Hayward Field) takes away some of the historic factors, but anytime you’re able to compete on home soil, it’s good.”
On his execution: “It felt pretty good. It felt pretty smooth. I’m sure my coach will have a couple things to say about it. so we’ll go back and look at the film and just keep working.”
“There’s always room for improvement. Always room to keep on working and keep getting better. Like I said before, now we’re just going to go back to the lab and keep working and be ready for next time.”
On the Stanford track: “It’s always good to run on home soil, man. The crowd was hype. It was exciting.”
“I don’t really try to shoot for a specific time. I just try to go out and compete, try to come out with a win, but, obviously, guys are steadily getting better and better and always running faster. So obviously, it's gonna take some pretty good training to get a gold medal at the end of the year.”
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Men's Bowerman Mile:
Winner: Timothy Cheruiyot (KEN)
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