CARSON, Calif. (May 15) – Olympic gold medalist Meseret Defar has committed to run in the adidas Track Classic this Sunday, May 20, organizers have announced. Meseret comes to California with an eye on breaking the 2-Mile World Record.

Meseret Defar, from Ethiopia, is one of the top distance runners in the world, as well as one of the fiercest. Ranked #1 in the world at 5000 meters, she already holds the World Records for 5000 meters outdoors (14:24.53) and 3000 meters indoors (8:23.72). The current women’s world best for 2 Miles is 9:11.97, set by Regina Jacobs in 1999.

All spectators who purchase tickets to the event and show their support of Defar by wearing the colors of Ethiopia are invited to a post-event celebration at the Home Depot Center, at the southwest corner of the track. Defar and other world-class Ethiopian stars will attend the celebration.

The adidas Track Classic will begin at noon this Sunday, May 20, at The Home Depot Center, on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills. Tickets, from $40 (finish line) down to $10, are now available by calling Ticketmaster at 213-480-3232 or visiting www.Ticketmaster.com. For group sales, call 1-877-AEG-TICKETS. Visit the event website at www.adidasTrackClassic.com for updates and more information.

A discount is available by entering the code ETHIOPIA when purchasing tickets.

Inquiries from media only to:
Barbara Huebner
Director of Media Relations
617-536-7030 or [email protected]