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Eugene: Vashti Cunningham Brings a New Age to High Jumping at Pre Classic
Vashti Cunningham has the world eager to see more of the youngest woman to ever win a gold medal at the World Indoor Championships. The Prefontaine Classic is set to be her outdoor pro debut as she continues on the road to the Rio Olympics.
Shanghai: Hurdlers To Highlight Star-Studded Field
Eight Beijing world champions and seven Olympic gold medallists are among the galaxy of international track and field stars announced today for the 2016 Shanghai Diamond League on 14 May, the second stop on the International Association of Athletics Federations’ premier circuit of one-day meetings.
Eugene: The Shot's Heavy Hitters to Meet at Pre Classic
The planet’s two best men’s shot putters are ready for a new duel at the Prefontaine Classic. For the first time, both are equipped with gold medals.
Doha: Barshim, Haroun, Merritt And Kiprop To Face Tough Competition
Local heroes Mutaz Barshim and Abdalelah Haroun will face tough opposition from some of world’s top athletes in the high jump and the 400m respectively, when the 2016 IAAF Diamond League series officially kicks off in Doha on May 6.
Eugene: Gold Medalists Lining Up for Women’s Long Jump at Pre Classic
Every major international championship gold medalist since 2009 is confirmed for the Prefontaine Classic’s women’s long jump, and the field includes three silver medalists looking to move up to the gold-medal club at the Rio Olympics.
Eugene: Yego Tops Javelin Excitement for Pre Classic
World champion Julius Yego makes his U.S. debut at the Prefontaine Classic in the meet’s strongest-ever men’s javelin field.
London: Usain Bolt To Light Up Friday Night of Anniversary Games
The greatest sprinter of all time will compete on Friday 22 July as he prepares for Olympic defence.
5 things you need to know about Rabat
This season, the IAAF Diamond League welcomes a new meeting. To get you prepared early, we've assembled five things you need to know about the Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme de Rabat.
Shanghai: Lavillenie to launch 2016 Diamond Race on 14th May
Pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie will launch his 2016 IAAF Diamond League campaign in Shanghai on 14 May it was announced today by the meeting organisers.
Diamond Race Points Revolutionised
The IAAF Diamond League has introduced a new points format for the 2016 season.