| Coveted Clash at 5000m
Meseret Defar is a late addition to the 5000-meter field of Saturday’s adidas Grand Prix, and that means the first meeting between Ethiopian rivals Defar and Tirunesh Dibaba since 2009. It’s the first time they’ll face each other in a non-championship race since 2006. In other field updates, Dayron Robles of Cuba has withdrawn with a slight injury. And speaking of news regarding the field ... ... Test Run for Tyson
It’s been almost a year since Tyson Gay has raced, but he’ll be putting his spikes on this Saturday for a return to competition that’s as low-key as his personality. In what will be his only race before the U.S. Olympic Trials later this month, Gay—who has been working his way back since undergoing hip surgery last fall—has decided on a “rehab start” in the 100-meter “B” race at the adidas Grand Prix. Read what Tyson has to say about it here. Start Lists Are Up
You might want to put on your sunglasses before checking the start lists for Saturday’s race, so that the glare of greatness doesn’t blind you. David Rudisha, Allyson Felix, Carmelita Jeter, Sanya Richards-Ross, Bernard Lagat, Jesse Williams, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Kelly-Ann Baptiste, Valerie Adams, Tirunesh Dibaba … we could go on, but we don’t have to because you can see for yourself. Careful, though! A Dream Come True
And when you’re done checking out the pro field, cast your dazzled eyes on our final roster of high school stars set for the adidas Dream 100 and Dream Mile. The quick skinny: - Boys’ Dream 100: Top 5 legal times in U.S.
- Girls’ Dream 100: 8 of 10 fastest times in U.S. this season
- Boys’ Dream Mile: 5 fastest milers in the country
- Girls’ Dream Mile: 7 of 8 fastest 1600-meter athletes in U.S.
"Blade Runner" Feeling Sharp
Oscar Pistorius still needs one more fast 400-meter race to make history by qualifying for the team South Africa will send to the 2012 Olympic Games, and he’ll be looking for it when he comes to New York City. Read what he thinks about his chances. Reggae Finale
Not only does the adidas Grand Prix bring you the best athletes in the world, it brings you some of the best entertainment, too. Stick around after the last race on Saturday to help celebrate 50 years of independence for Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago with music by Shabba Ranks and Shaggy. Enjoy! Tickets, Please!
Tickets for the adidas Grand Prix are still available here, but you’d better get out of the blocks fast if you don’t want to miss out. The best seats are going at the speed of Yohan Blake. | 
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