Alison dos Santos arrives at the Stockholm Diamond League brimming with confidence and ambition. “I want to break the record again tomorrow, and just have money,” the Brazilian 400m hurdles star declared at the press conference, signalling his hunger for both athletic glory and financial reward.
Dos Santos: Dominant Season and Record Pursuits
Dos Santos has dominated the 2025 season so far, winning all three of his races and setting the world-leading time of 47.61 seconds at the Grand Slam Track Series opener in Kingston.
His powerful finish and technical mastery have made him the athlete to beat this year. He also claimed victory at the Miami Slam with a time of 47.97 seconds, continuing his unbeaten streak.
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The 23-year-old Brazilian is no stranger to breaking records. He holds the South American record at 46.29 seconds, set in 2022, and is the reigning 2022 and 2024 Diamond League 400m hurdles champion. His consistent improvement and fierce competitiveness have established him as one of the fastest hurdlers in history.
Fierce Rivals Set to Challenge
In Stockholm, dos Santos faces strong competition from fellow men’s 400m hurdlers like Jamaica’s Roshawn Clarke, who finished second behind him in Kingston with a time of 48.20 seconds.
Another key rival is Ezekiel Nathaniel from Nigeria, who has posted a season-best of 47.86 seconds and shown steady progress this year.
These athletes have pushed Dos Santos to elevate his performance, promising an intense and exciting race in Stockholm.
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Dos Santos’s blend of speed, strength, and experience makes him the favourite, but the quality of his rivals ensures a tough battle. His focus remains clear: to break records and capitalise on his success.
As the Diamond League returns to Stockholm, all eyes will be on dos Santos to see if he can deliver another electrifying performance and continue his unbeaten run in 2025.