Bei der Diamond League in London brach Emil Agyekum den 44 Jahre alten deutschen Rekord über 400 Meter Hürden mit 47,45 Sekunden. Malaika Mihambo gewann den Weitsprung mit einer Saisonbestleistung von 7,05 Metern, während Josh Kerr einen neuen Weltrekord über die Meile aufstellte.
Scottish runner Josh Kerr set a new world mile record (3:42.66) at London Stadium. Australian athletes Jessica Hull and Nicola Olyslagers also secured Diamond League victories, demonstrating strong form ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Josh Kerr broke the one-mile world record in 3min 42.66sec at the London Diamond League, fulfilling his bold prediction. The 28-year-old Briton surpassed Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mark, becoming the seventh British man to hold the record.
Josh Kerr, former 1500m world champion, aims to break Hicham El Guerrouj's one-mile world record (3:43.13) at the London Diamond League, feeling in the best shape of his life and unafraid of failure.
La Diamond League fa tappa a Monaco per la decima edizione del Meeting Herculis. Mattia Furlani (lungo), Matteo Sioli (alto) e Dariya Derkach (triplo) sono gli azzurri in gara contro avversari di altissimo livello, in vista dei Campionati Europei.
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee will compete in his first Diamond League event in seven years, racing the 5,000m in Monaco. Yee, who has experimented with marathon running, aims to find new ways to improve his performance ahead of future competitions.
Families and fans are warning they are being priced out of the London Diamond League athletics event, with tickets costing up to 10 times more than in other global cities. Many adult tickets are £95, higher than other Diamond League events, leading to concerns about accessibility for athletics fans.
Marcell Jacobs esprime soddisfazione su Instagram per il suo 9"67 nei 100m a Eisenstadt, Austria, dichiarando di aver "risentito la corsa, la tecnica e la forza". Lo sprinter, guidato da Paolo Camossi, vede una crescita costante e si prepara per la gara di Monaco.
La tappa parigina della Diamond League si svolgerà con alcune modifiche per il caldo record. Gli organizzatori hanno ottenuto il via libera rafforzando le misure di sicurezza e annullando le gare amatoriali.
The Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will proceed on Sunday at Charlety Stadium, despite a historic heatwave and initial calls for cancellation by police, with organizers implementing safety measures for professional athletes.
Scottish athlete Josh Kerr, 28, is meticulously preparing to break Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mile world record of 3:43.13 at the London Diamond League on July 18. His "Project 222" involves bespoke equipment and intense training, with plans to also compete in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Police authorities in Paris have requested the cancellation of Sunday's Diamond League track and field meeting and other public events, including a music festival and Pride march, citing a historic heat wave and mounting pressure on emergency services. Organizers hope to stage an adapted event despite the unprecedented conditions.
Jaël Bestué achieved 11.07 seconds in the 100m at the Doha Diamond League, close to Sandra Myers' 35-year-old Spanish record. Asier Martínez was second in the 110m hurdles, and Dani Arce took third in the 3000m steeplechase. Davisleydi Velazco set a world-leading triple jump mark.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra returned from an eight-month injury layoff with a fourth-place finish at the Doha Diamond League. He threw 85.69m, meeting the Commonwealth Games qualification standard, but fell short of a podium finish against strong competition.
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra began his 2026 season at the Doha Diamond League, finishing fourth and qualifying for the Commonwealth Games. This follows a strong 2025 season, including a historic 90.23m throw, despite a dip at the Tokyo World Championships.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage secured the men's javelin gold medal at the Doha Diamond League with a throw of 81.35m. Grenada's Anderson Peters took silver (83.27m), and USA's Curtis Thompson claimed bronze after a foul on his final attempt. India's Neeraj Chopra finished fourth with 85.69m, missing the final round.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra makes his return at the Doha Diamond League after an injury layoff. He aims to regain competitive sharpness and build momentum for major events like the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra returns to javelin competition at the Doha Diamond League after a back injury. He aims to regain form, secure qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and face strong rivals like Keshorn Walcott and Rumesh Pathirage.
Noah Lyles set a new 150m world record of 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava. Australian sprinter Gout Gout finished third in a national record of 14.96, improving on his previous Diamond League performance.
India's Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19. This marks his first appearance of the 2026 season after training in Switzerland. Chopra aims to regain momentum and surpass the Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification standard of 82.61 metres.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will miss the Doha Diamond League on June 19 due to a back injury. He is undergoing rehabilitation in Switzerland and focusing on upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Yan secured javelin gold at Bislett Stadium, Norway, with a 67.11m throw despite 9°C temperatures and rain. Her opening attempt was sufficient for victory, with coaches opting to skip remaining rounds due to injury risk.
American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus (17) beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo, Norway. Lutkenhaus set a personal best of 1:42.08, winning by one hundredth of a second.
18-year-old Chinese javelin thrower Yan Ziyi won the Oslo Diamond League event with a throw of 67.11 meters, significantly outperforming the second-place finisher.
