The 2024

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was the 49th edition of the annual outdoor

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meeting in

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. Held on 25 May at

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, it was the 5th leg of the

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– the highest-level international track and field circuit.

Highlights

The meeting was highlighted by the

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. The race featured defending Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen as well as the last two world champions Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman against American mile record holder

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and 3000 m steeplechase world record holder Lamecha Girma. Kerr won the race in a new British record of 3:45.34. Another highlight included a new world record in the women's

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, set by

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in a time of 28:54.14.

Results

Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the

finals. First place earned 8 points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points are awarded in 9th place or lower. In the case of a tie, each tying athlete earns the full amount of points for the place.

Diamond Discipline

Promotional Events

National Events

References

; Results *

External links

Official Diamond League Prefontaine Classic website
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