adidas Grand Prix track meet

Associated Press/John Minchillo

The adidas Grand Prix took place Saturday at Icahn Stadium in New York. The weather was less then ideal. It was cold, windy and rainy. Even in those conditions, American athletes still had a good day.

In the field events, Janay Deloach Soukup was the winner of the long jump with a new meet record of 21-5.75 feet. With the win Deloach Soukup is now leading the long jump in Diamond League standings. Over at the shot put, Americans took the first four places. Ryan Whiting won the event with a put of 69-9.50 feet over Reese Hoffa (67-10.75). Cory Martin and Joe Kovacs finished third and fourth. Jenn Suhr won the pole vault. Suhr cleared 15-2.25 feet.

On the track, Michael Tinsley won the 400m Hurdles in a tight race. Tinsley's winning time was 48.83. Tinsley passed the leader, Javier Culson, to claim the win. Tyson Gay pulled away from the field to win the 100m in 10.02.

My Oiselle teammate ran the 1500m. The race was won by Abeba Aregawi of Sweden in 4:03.69. Hellen Obiri of Kenya was second (4:04.84) and American Brenda Martinez was third in 4:06.25. Grace placed eighth in 4:08.92.

The next stop on the IAAF Diamond League tour is Eugene, Oregon. The Prefontaine Classic will take place Friday and Saturday. The Prefontaine Classic will on broadcasted live on NBC Sports Network on Saturday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and on NBC from 4:30-6 p.m.