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Paris and Lausanne: 5 things we learned
After a few days of relentless Diamond Race action last week, we are ready for the IAAF Diamond League finals in Zürich and Brussels. We take you through the key Diamond Race developments from Paris and Lausanne.
Paris: Jebet Smashes 3000m Steeplechase World Record
Ruth Jebet broke Gulnara Galinka’s eight-year-old world record to win the women’s 3000m steeplechase on a night of eye-catching distance performance at the Meeting de Paris, the 12th stop of the IAAF Diamond League series, on Saturday (27).
Paris: 5 things to look out for
The final IAAF Diamond League meeting before the two Diamond Race finals in Züriuch and Brussels will take place in Paris on Saturday evening. We take you through the key Diamond Race clashes.
Lausanne: Thompson Brings Rio Magic To The Pontaise
Elaine Thompson made good in her new role as the world’s premiere women’s sprinter after her dominating 100m victory at Lausanne’s famous Athletissima meeting, the 11th stop in the 2016 IAAF Diamond League, on Thursday (25).
Lausanne: 5 things to look out for
Today, many athletes compete in the penultimate round of the Diamond Race. With the Olympics over, the quest for the Diamond Trophy is reaching its climax: here are five things to keep an eye on in Lausanne.
Press Conference Review: Lausanne
The IAAF Diamond League resumes after the Olympic Games, and many top stars from Rio are now in Lausanne as they bid to collect even more Diamond Race points. Here's a look back at the pre-meeting press conference.
Paris: 27 Olympic Medallists Set To Appear
Athletics is still all about the numbers. They speak louder than words. On Saturday 27 August 2016, no fewer than 27 medallists from the Rio Games will be competing at the Stade de France for the MEETING de PARIS, the French leg of the IAAF Diamond League. Among them, some of the most outstanding heroes of the Olympic event, including Americans Kerron Clement and Ryan Crouser, Jamaican Elaine Thompson and Croatian Sandra Perkovic.
Brussels: Dafne Schippers gets 100m rerun - Semenya Lines Up in 400m
More gold medal winners have signed up for the Roi Baudouin Stadium. New sprint sensation Elaine Thompson and Caster Semenya have announced that she will line up in Brussels
Zurich: 14 Champions of the Rio Olympics to Compete
As many as 14 Olympic champions will compete at Letzigrund Stadium and complete the final leg of the 2016 IAAF Diamond League next week. All Weltklasse Zürich events boast illustrious entry lists: In addition to 14 Olympic champions, the line-ups include 26 silver and bronze medallists, 8 reigning world champions, and 17 winners of the recent European Championships in Amsterdam.
Lausanne: More Olympic Medallists Confirmed
Thirty-one medallists, including 10 Olympic champions, will compete at the Athletissima meeting on Thursday (25) for the first IAAF Diamond League meeting following the Olympics.