The 2025 Prefontaine Classic will showcase a truly elite women’s 400 meters, with Rhasidat Adeleke stepping onto the track alongside Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and a host of the world’s fastest athletes.
The lineup promises an electric atmosphere and fierce competition, as every runner brings impressive credentials and a hunger for victory.
Rhasidat Adeleke has quickly established herself as one of the most exciting sprinters on the international stage. She consistently delivers standout performances, impressing fans with her speed and poise under pressure.
Pre Classic Women’s 400m Lineup: Personal & Season Bests
Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
| Athlete | Personal Best (PB) | Current/Season Best (SB) |
|---|---|---|
| Rhasidat Adeleke | 49.20 | (2024/2025) (N/A) |
| Amber Anning | 49.59 (indoors) | 49.59 (2024 indoors) |
| Aaliyah Butler | 50.35 | (2024 SB (N/A) |
| Rosey Effiong | 50.10 (indoors) | 50.10 (2024 indoors) |
| Alexis Holmes | 49.78 | (2024 SB) (N/A) |
| Bailey Lear | 50.62 (indoors) | 50.62 (2024 indoors) |
| DeJanae Oakley | ~51.30 | (2024 ) (N/A) |
| Isabella Whittaker | 50.17 (indoors) | 50.17 (2024 indoors) |
| Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone | 48.36 | (2024/2025) |
Meanwhile, at the Prefontaine Classic, Adeleke will test her limits against McLaughlin-Levrone, who holds the world record and multiple Olympic titles, as well as a formidable group of American and international runners.
The field also features Great Britain’s Amber Anning, a rising star known for her grit and determination.
Anning will challenge for a podium finish, pushing the pace from the starting gun. On the other hand, American talents Aaliyah Butler, Rosey Effiong, Alexis Holmes, Bailey Lear, Dejanea Oakley, and Isabella Whittaker complete an incredibly deep lineup, each ready to make their mark in one of track and field’s most prestigious events.
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In addition, Rhasidat Adeleke enters the race with momentum, having shattered personal bests and captured attention with her rapid improvement. She will need every ounce of her speed and strategy to compete with McLaughlin-Levrone, whose dominance in the 400-meter hurdles now extends to the flat event.
The battle between these two, as well as the rest of the field, will captivate fans and could produce record-breaking results.