Chris Chavez and Anderson Emerole chat it up on Memorial Day to bring you a recap of all the sprints + field events action that took place at the Prefontaine Classic.
Among the highlights:
– Sha'Carri Richardson took down a STACKED field at the Prefontaine Classic and puts any doubts about her early season form to rest with a decisive 10.83 victory in the women’s 100m. Richardson looked smooth while Olympic champ Elaine Thompson-Herah struggled, finishing 9th in 11.30.
– Joe Kovacs puts the world on alert with the first 23-meter throw of the season, launching a 23.13m effort in the final round of the men's shot put competition to set a new world lead.
– Grant Holloway keeps his incredible 2024 going with a world-leading 13.03 victory in the 110m hurdles. USA puts 3 in front of Olympic champ Hansle Parchment with Daniel Roberts (13.13) and Freddie Crittenden (13.16) rounding out the top spots.
– Christian Coleman runs his best 100m of the season, holding off Ferdinand Omanyala 9.95 to 9.98 to clock his best time of the season.
+ more highlights from the meet
Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram
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Grant Holloway is an elite American hurdler and sprinter specializing in the 110 meters hurdles. He is a multiple-time World Champion and has secured his place as one of the fastest hurdlers in history, often known for his explosive speed and impeccable technique. Holloway also competes in the 60 meters hurdles and has shown prowess in indoor competitions.
Elaine Thompson-Herah is a Jamaican sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. She is a multiple-time Olympic champion, having won gold medals in both the 100m and 200m at the 2016 Rio Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Thompson-Herah is renowned for her incredible speed and has been a dominant force in women's sprinting on the international stage.
Freddie Crittenden is an accomplished American hurdler, specializing in the 110m hurdles. Known for his quick reflexes and agility, he has competed on the international stage, earning recognition at events such as the World Championships and the USATF competitions.
Hansle Parchment is a Jamaican hurdler who specializes in the 110 meters hurdles. He is well-known for winning the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Parchment is celebrated for his resilience and competitive spirit on the international stage.
Joe Kovacs is an accomplished American shot putter, known for his explosive strength and consistent performances. Born on June 28, 1989, he has won multiple world championship titles and is renowned for his remarkable throw of 22.91 meters at the 2019 World Championships, one of the furthest throws in history. Kovacs has also represented the United States at the Olympic Games, earning silver medals in both 2016 and 2020.
