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Pre Classic Bowerman Mile and International Mile - A Gathering of EaglesPublished by
May 30, 2011
A GATHERING OF EAGLES What do you call it when the Bowerman Mile at this Saturday’s Prefontaine Classic contains 10 runners who have broken 3:50 in the mile or the metric equivalent; 6 of the top 10 ranked milers in the world last year, including Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 5; and the reigning Olympic gold and silver medalists at 1500 meters? We call it a Gathering of Eagles. Consider what you will see at the Pre Classic, the 4th stop on the elite Samsung Diamond League circuit:
BOWERMAN MILE Asbel Kiprop (Kenya)
SUB-3:50 PERFORMERS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MILE, TOO In last year’s Prefontaine Classic International Mile, Australia’s Ryan Gregson made a breakthrough to win the race in 3:53.19, leading 9 runners under 3:58-flat. Gregson went on to record a 3:31.06 1500 (= 3:48.0 mile) and earn No. 10 in the Track & Field News world rankings. He is back to defend his International Mile title, facing a field that can give him a run for his money. Kenya’s Gideon Gathimba has strong credentials, having run a 3:50.53 mile in his career. Backing him up are former 800 World Champion Alfred Kirwa Yego (best = 3:50.8 mile), and six runners who have run under 3:57-flat in their careers. For those who love the mile, this will be a treat! Ryan Gregson (Australia)
Tickets for the 37th annual Prefontaine Classic are on sale from www.goducks.com, from 1-800-WEBFOOT, and in person at the Oregon Athletic Department ticket office. The NIKE Prefontaine Classic will be shown live to an international audience and on NBC from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET. More news
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