This milestone edition of the prestigious meet, part of the Wanda Diamond League series, will see Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan join an elite field featuring the United States’ reigning Olympic champion Masai Russell and Puerto Rico’s world number one Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.
Amusan’s participation carries special significance, as she famously set the current world record of 12.12 seconds on the same Hayward Field track during the 2022 World Athletics Championships. That record-breaking performance catapulted her into the global spotlight and confirmed her place among the all-time greats of the event.
The 28-year-old Nigerian star has maintained strong form in the 2025 season. Her build-up to the Prefontaine Classic has included a win in Ostrava with a time of 12.45 seconds, and a season’s best of 12.24 seconds in Paris, where she finished second against a top-tier Diamond League field. Her consistent performances reinforce her status as one of the favorites heading into Oregon.
Facing her will be Masai Russell, the American Olympic champion who has been in exceptional form. Russell made headlines last year by running 12.33 seconds to clinch Olympic gold and recently set a new American record of 12.17 seconds, making her the second-fastest woman in history behind Amusan herself. Notably, three of Russell’s ten fastest career times have come at Hayward Field—a venue that has clearly been kind to her.
Adding further intrigue is Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, another formidable rival. The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and Paris bronze medallist boasts a personal best of 12.26 seconds and currently sits atop the world rankings. Her consistency and championship pedigree ensure she will be a major contender in what is shaping up to be an electrifying race.
Beyond the marquee hurdles contest, the 2025 Prefontaine Classic promises a full slate of top-tier action as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The meet will feature signature events like the Bowerman Mile, the Mutola Women’s 800m, and star-studded sprints over 100m, 200m, and 400m on both the men’s and women’s sides.
Fans around the world will be able to follow the action live via NBC Sports and Peacock, while attendees in Oregon can enjoy special experiences including the Lexus Legacy Experience VIP packages.
As the Diamond League circuit builds momentum ahead of this year’s World Athletics Championships, the women’s 100m hurdles in Eugene stands out as a headline event. With three of the sport’s biggest names—Amusan, Russell, and Camacho-Quinn—set to clash, it’s a race sure to deliver drama, world-class performances, and perhaps even another historic moment on one of track and field’s most storied stages.