By Michael Bascombe
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 - World 400m champion Kirani James will test his readiness for an Olympic Gold medal when he competes against a strong field at the Prefontaine Classic (Samsung Diamond League) in Eugene, Oregon next month.
James is set to pit his World Championship glory on June 2 against four other Olympic or World Championships gold medallists including the reigning Olympic Champion LaShawn Merritt of the United States; 2004 Olympic gold medallist Jeremy Wariner, also of the United States; Olympic 400m hurdles champion American Angelo Taylor; European 400m champion Kevin Borlee of Belgium; 2010 World Indoor champion Christopher Brown of the Bahamas and his fellow countryman Demetrius Pinder and South African blade runner Oscar Pistorius.
Men’s 400m: Kirani James (Grenada), LaShawn Merritt (USA), Kevin Borlee (Belgium), Christopher Brown (Bahamas), Jeremy Wariner (USA), Angelo Taylor (USA), Demetrius Pinder (Bahamas) and Oscar Pistorius (South Africa).
Tickets for the 2012 Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meet are on sale now! Tickets may be purchase online at www.goducks.com
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