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June 2, 2012 at 6:45 PM

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Competing in the Prefontaine Classic 2012

Posted by Danny Gawlowski


DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES

The field in the women's 3000 steeplechase hit the water hazard Saturday in the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. The winner was Milcah Chemos of Kenya in 9:13.69 - a meet record and world leading time this year. For more photos, visit the gallery.

DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Oregon's Nick Symmonds - the USA's top 800-meter runner - has his sights set on London, and the Olympic rings tattooed on his back. Symmonds finished third in that event Saturay at the Prefontaine Classic running 1:44.32.

DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES

American Justin Gatlin, center, hits the finish tape to win the men's 100m in the Prefontaine Classic Saturday in 9.90 seconds.

DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES

China's Xiang Liu cheers his world-record equaling performance in front of the Eugene crowd at Saturday's Prefontaine Classic. The recond won't stand, however, as it was just above the allowable wind-aided speed.

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