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From Shanghai to Brussels: A Diamond League Season of Champions
The road to the Diamond League crown began in Shanghai/Keqiao and almost four months later the season reached its dramatic conclusion in Brussels. The 2026 Wanda Diamond League season came to a spectacular close at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme, where the world’s leading athletes battled for Diamond Trophies across two unforgettable nights. With 32 … <a href="https://shanghai.diamondleague.com/from-shanghai-to-brussels-a-diamond-league-season-of-champions/">Continued</a>
How Masai Russell and Alison dos Santos Turned a Season of Rivalry into History
Two extraordinary hurdlers began their Diamond League seasons in Shanghai. Three months later, in Zurich, they rewrote the record books within 40 minutes of each other. The journey between those two nights tells the story of a sport operating at its absolute limit. There are fast races, and then there are races that alter the … <a href="https://shanghai.diamondleague.com/from-shanghai-to-brussels-a-diamond-league-season-of-champions/">Continued</a>
Lausanne and Silesia deliver record-breaking Diamond League action
The Wanda Diamond League returned from its summer break in spectacular fashion, with the meetings in Lausanne and Silesia producing a succession of records, world-leading performances and thrilling head-to-head battles as the road to the Diamond League Final gathered pace. Werro leads record-breaking night in LausanneThe action resumed at Athletissima in Lausanne on Friday, where … <a href="https://shanghai.diamondleague.com/from-shanghai-to-brussels-a-diamond-league-season-of-champions/">Continued</a>
London Diamond League Review: Josh Kerr Makes History with Stunning Mile World Record
The London Diamond League delivered one of the greatest moments in recent athletics history as Britain’s Josh Kerr shattered the men’s mile world record in front of a packed London Stadium, producing a performance that will be remembered for years to come. With months of anticipation surrounding his ambitious “Project 222” campaign, Kerr lived up … <a href="https://shanghai.diamondleague.com/from-shanghai-to-brussels-a-diamond-league-season-of-champions/">Continued</a>
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China’s young jumpers set to take the world by storm
Hoodies, backward caps and the adolescent slouch of the young and fearless – no, not the latest boy band, but a trio of talented athletes set to turn China into a “world powerhouse of long jumping” starting at this Saturday’s Shanghai Diamond League meeting.
Rudisha in mood for Shanghai meeting record
David Rudisha believes he’s in shape to break the meeting record on Saturday when he kicks off his 2016 Diamond League campaign with his first ever appearance at the Shanghai Stadium.
Live stream: Press conference IAAF Shanghai Diamond League
The press conference of the IAAF Shanghai Diamond League on May 13th, can be followed online via a live stream. The press conference will take place on May 13th, from 14.00 – 15.00 local time.
2016 IAAF Diamond League Shanghai meeting previews - women
The women's previews for the 2016 IAAF Diamond League Shanghai.
2016 IAAF Diamond League Shanghai meeting previews - men
The men's previews for the 2016 IAAF Diamond League Shanghai.
Cancellation Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Top sprinter Shelley Ann Fraser-Pryce unfortunately has to cancel her participation in the IAAF Diamond League Shanghai. She is not able to compete due to a small toe injury. She currently gets treatment and expects to be fit on a short notice. Fraser-Pryce is disappointed that she can not compete in Shanghai, as she was looking forward to the meet.
Fond memories for Abdelrahman as he relishes return to China
World championships silver medallist Ihab Abdelrahman is relishing the chance to perform on Chinese soil again when he spearheads a world-class javelin field at the star-studded Shanghai Diamond League meeting this Saturday (14 May).
Shanghai Diamond League start list available
The provisional start list of the Shanghai Diamond League on May 14th is now available.
Chinese Lineup of 2016 IAAF Diamond League Shanghai Confirmed
The Chinese lineup for this year’s Shanghai Diamond League on May 14 was announced by the Chinese Athletic Association yesterday. Most of the country’s top track athletes will compete in front of their home crowd at Shanghai Stadium as an opportunity to prepare for the Rio Olympics this summer.
World indoor champion Sifan Hassan withdraws from Shanghai Diamond League
Dutch 1500m athlete Sifan Hassan, who won gold at the World Indoor Championships in Portland, was forced to cancel her trip to Shanghai where she was planning to start her outdoor season.