In track and field, the common narrative is that age brings decline; that the older you get, the slower you become, the less valuable you are to the sport, until you eventually fade out. But some veterans are rewriting that story. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (38), Emily Infeld (35), Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith (36), and Dalilah Muhammad (34) are proving that experience, resilience, and consistency still win at the highest level.

With the field as stacked as it is for the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic—dubbed Pre 50—it’s almost hard to label anyone an underdog. But even among world-class competitors, there are still athletes flying slightly under the radar. Here’s a look at a few names to keep your eye on.

The Diamond League rolls into Stockholm with momentum from a record-breaking meet in Oslo. Several of the sport’s biggest stars—including Karsten Warholm, Femke Bol, Armand Duplantis, and Julien Alfred—are set to compete again in high-stakes rematches and season-defining showdowns. Here's what to watch for.

The 2025 Diamond League continues in Oslo with a stacked lineup of Olympic champions, world medalists, and thrilling rematches. From the much-anticipated 300m hurdles showdown to Julien Alfred’s 100m season debut and Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s return in the 800m, here are the top storylines to watch—plus a quick turnaround to Stockholm that sets up even more drama.