- The race, part of the Wanda Diamond League circuit, will feature top contenders including Olympic gold medallist Masai Russell
- She is aiming to build momentum toward her first overall Diamond League title ahead of the final in Brussels
- Her return to Eugene is expected to draw significant attention given her past success at the venue
Tobi Amusan is set to face a formidable lineup in the women’s 100m hurdles at the upcoming Prefontaine Classic, scheduled for July 4 at Hayward Field.
The race, part of the Wanda Diamond League circuit, will feature top contenders including Olympic gold medallist Masai Russell, two-time world champion Danielle Williams, and world bronze medallist Grace Stark, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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Hayward Field holds special significance for Amusan, who set a world record time of 12.12 seconds there during the 2022 World Championships.
She returned the following year to secure the Diamond League title, completing a remarkable streak of three consecutive titles from 2021 to 2023.
Now training in Jamaica under renowned coach Glen Mills at the Racers Track Club, the Nigerian star is preparing for her first race since the 2025 World Championships.
Her return to Eugene is expected to draw significant attention given her past success at the venue.
Russell enters the race in strong form after winning Olympic gold in Paris and claiming victory in Silesia last season with a record-setting performance.
She is aiming to build momentum toward her first overall Diamond League title ahead of the final in Brussels.
Stark has also enjoyed a standout season, setting meeting records in multiple cities before earning a bronze medal at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Meanwhile, Williams brings experience and consistency, having won her second world title in Budapest in 2023.
The 2026 Diamond League campaign begins in Doha on May 8 and will span 15 cities, culminating in the final in Brussels in early September.
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