Four distance races started out the action in Eugene. Sifan Hassan's 5000m WR attempt was the main attraction, but unfortunately she fizzled out, fading off the pace, but still dominating the race in 14:27.
Friday Night Discussion:
- Official Pre Classic Friday Night Live Thread: Can Hassan Break the World Record? Can She Go Sub 14 for 5000?
- So Hassan is human after all.
- Niyonsaba takes down Gidey and Obiri, crushes a 9:00.75 Two Mile
- Craig Engles goes home DEVASTATED
- How does Craig Engels feel being a 'B' teamer now? Not in the Bowerman mile
- Nyonsaba should not be allowed to compete in these kinds of meets
- Desi Linden announcing discussion
- Imagine sitting in the front row of the pre classic and not standing for Kipchoge
- This Pre Meet is a Big NOTHING Burger: Prove Me Wrong
‒Galen Rupp talking to Jeff Benjamin about his Tokyo Olympic performance.
MB: Galen Rupp says he and Eliud Kipchoge simply had "some friendly conversation" in middle of Olympic marathon