Historic Hayward Field will host the 44th annual Pre Classic for one last time before renovations begin this summer. The Pre Classic has always been one of the most competitive meets in the world. This year the same goes. The Pre Classic will play host to 19 gold medal winners this year, each event is as stacked and as competitive as can be. The Pre Classic will kick off tonight with “Distance Night” and will follow tomorrow with the rest of the events. “Distance Night” is welcoming back a former Duck and gold medalist Matthew Centrowitz, who is seeking his first Diamond League win. After Justin Gatlin had to pull out of the 100 meter dash with a hamstring injury the event now turns its focus to new blood and one of the most successful NCAA sprinters, Christian Coleman, who is looking to dominate.

Matthew Centrowitz

Christian Coleman

-Gabriel Ornelas