Olympic pole vault champion Armand “Mondo” Duplantis soared to another Diamond League victory on Thursday night, June 12 in Oslo. The 25-year-old Swede cleared 6.15 metres to clinch the win, …
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Diamond League Oslo: Leyanis Pérez Topples Ricketts and Moore to win Women’s Triple Jump Title
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooCuban sensation Leyanis Pérez Hernández delivered a dominant performance at the Bislett Stadium in Oslo, securing victory in the Women’s Triple Jump with a leap of 14.72 meters. The 23-year-old, …
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“I have a target on my back now”-Julien Alfred Sets Sights on Title Defence in 100m Debut
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFresh off her historic Olympic gold medal win in the women’s 100m, St. Lucian sprint sensation Julien Alfred is ready to defend her Diamond League title as she kicks off her outdoor …
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Sam Kendricks: “I’m not the king of the sport. I’m the steward”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the Diamond League returns to Oslo on Thursday, June 12, all eyes will be on the men’s pole vault, where Olympic silver medallist Sam Kendricks faces off against world …
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Why Kishane Thompson Could Be Jamaica’s Next Sprint King After Usain Bolt
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooComing off a string of mixed performances at the Diamond League and a frustrating outing at the World Relays, Kishane Thompson arrived at Kingston’s National Stadium with a point to …
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After weeks of whispers, uncertainty, and social media speculation, Quincy Hall let his legs do the talking. Under the illuminated Roman sky at the Diamond League, the American quarter-miler staged …
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Zakithi Nene: What Went Wrong at Rome Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth Africa’s 400m sprint star Zakithi Nene came agonizingly close to a Diamond League victory on Friday night in Rome, edged out by the narrowest of margins by Olympic champion …
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What Next for Andrenette Knight After Rome?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 27-year-old hurdler Andrenette Knight, claimed her second consecutive Diamond League victory in the women’s 400m hurdles, clocking a season-best 53.67 seconds at the Rome leg of the series on …
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‘I Had a Lot More Going On’: How Sandi Morris Overcame Distractions to Win DL in Rome
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSandi Morris proved once again why she’s one of the world’s elite pole vaulters, securing a thrilling victory at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome. The three-time world silver medalist cleared 4.75m in …
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Rome Diamond League Preview: Will Fred Kerley Finally Turn the Tables on Akani Simbine?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSouth African star Akani Simbine has turned the men’s 100m into his personal playground, consistently hitting the podium at every major meet so far this year. First, second, third, it …
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How Fred Kerley Plans to Obliterate Usain Bolt’s Record in Tokyo 2025
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIf you thought 2025 was going to be Fred Kerley’s quiet comeback year, think again. The American sprint star, who stole headlines by clinching the 100-meter gold at the 2022 …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Can the Sprint Queen Reclaim Her World Title?
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor over a decade, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been the heartbeat of women’s sprinting. A ten-time world champion, Olympic gold medalist, and global icon, the Jamaican sprint queen has etched her …
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Hamish Kerr Reclaims Glory in Rabat as Diamond League Rivalry Heats Up
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNew Zealand’s Hamish Kerr delivered a composed and clinical performance to win the men’s high jump at the Wanda Diamond League in Rabat on Sunday, clearing 2.25m. Kerr, the Olympic …
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Why Erriyon Knighton missed Adidas Atlanta City Games
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Adidas Atlanta City Games promised electrifying sprint action, with Erriyon Knighton listed as one of the marquee names for the men’s 100m event. But when race time arrived, the …
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Kenny Bednarek: Why elite sprinters earn less than NFL backups
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTwo-time Olympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has pulled the curtain back on the financial realities of track and field, raising tough questions about how elite athletes are valued. In 2025, …
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce: Date and Venue of Her First Diamond League Race in Three Years
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will return to the Diamond League in Doha on May 16 after a three-year break. The five-time world champion, who last competed in a Diamond …
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‘We’ll Find It Again’ – What Next for Jessica Schilder After Shanghai Diamond League 2nd place
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooWorld Indoor silver medalist Jessica Schilder, opened her 2025 Diamond League campaign in spectacular fashion. At the Xiamen Diamond League, she unleashed a massive 20.47m (67-2) throw, a national record …
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Why Grant Holloway Is Skipping the Shanghai Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe 2025 athletics season has taken an unexpected turn for American sprint hurdles star Grant Holloway. The reigning Olympic 110m hurdles champion has withdrawn from the upcoming Diamond League meet …
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How Julien Alfred is plotting for world dominance through Diamond League route
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt just 23 years old, Julien Alfred has already etched her name in athletics history. The St. Lucian sprint sensation stormed to Olympic glory in Paris last year, securing gold …
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Who Is Anavia Battle? The Rising Sprint Star Who Stunned Shericka Jackson at the Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprinter Anavia Battle shocked the world by defeating two-time world champion Shericka Jackson in the 200m at the 2025 Diamond League in Xiamen . Battle crossed the finish line …
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Grant Holloway’s Brutal 2025: How Injuries and Upsets Derailed a Star
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning Olympic 110m hurdles champion Grant Holloway, is enduring one of the most challenging seasons of his career in 2025. After dominating the track for years with an almost untouchable …
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Karsten Warholm shatters 300m Hurdles World Best at Xiamen Diamond League Debut
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThree-time world champion Karsten Warholm made a spectacular start to his 2025 season, breaking his own world best in the 300m hurdles at the Wanda Diamond League opener in Xiamen …
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Grant Holloway aims for Hurdles dominance at Shanghai Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUS sprint hurdles sensation Grant Holloway is set to continue his quest for glory as he prepares to compete at the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League meeting on May 3. Holloway will …
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Kenyan Quartet aims to topple Moroccan star Soufiane El Bakkali at Xiamen Diamond League
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Kenyan quartet, comprising Olympic bronze medalist Abraham Kibiwott, World Under-20 champion Edmund Serem, Simon Koech, and Wilberforce Kones, will launch their campaign to reclaim Kenya’s dominance in the 3,000m …
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Winfred Yavi, Faith Cherorich Set for steeplechase Diamond League clash in Doha
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooSteeplechase giants prepare to clash in one of 2025’s most anticipated races at the Jetour Doha Meeting on May 16. Olympic gold medallists and Diamond League winners will gather at …
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Jamaican sprint sensation Kishane Thompson burst onto the global athletics scene in July 2023 with a 10.04 second finish in his Diamond League debut in Monaco. Two months later, …
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Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson criticized the sport’s willingness to allow internet personalities and athletes from other disciplines to race against elite sprinters, calling the practice “disrespectful” to dedicated …
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Sha’Carri Richardson Backs Christian Coleman’s 2025 Sprint Dominance
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooTrack superstar Sha’Carri Richardson is doubling as Christian Coleman’s biggest hype woman ahead of his 2025 season, blending public admiration with powerhouse athletic ambition as the sprinter eyes a dominant …
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Nairobi is gearing up to host the sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic on May 31, 2025, at the Nyayo National Stadium. As part of the World Athletics Continental …