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Jesse Owens Rising Star Award: Letsile Tebogo
Botswanan Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo became the first male winner of the Jesse Owens Rising Star Award at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels.
Wanda Diamond League to increase athlete prize money to highest ever level
Prize money in the Wanda Diamond League will increase to its highest ever level from the 2025 season onwards, cementing the league's status as athletics premier one-day series.
Superstars and surprises: The 2024 WDL champions
Mondo Duplantis, Faith Kipyegon and Jakob Ingebrigtsen were among the big names who defended their titles at the Wanda Diamond League Final last weekend, while Charlie Dobson and Ackeem Blake managed to spring surprises in the sprints.
Kipyegon and Bol extend title streaks on second day in Brussels
Faith Kipyegon claimed her fifth Diamond League title while Leonardo Fabbri and Beatrice Chebet broke meeting records at the second day of the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels on Saturday.
WDL Final in Brussels: Live updates
Follow live updates as Mondo Duplantis, Letsile Tebogo, Sha'Carri Richardson, Faith Kipyegon and others compete for the Diamond Trophy at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels on Friday and Saturday.
Duplantis and Denny break records as first 2024 champions crowned
Julien Alfred, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Mondo Duplantis were all among the winners as the first 16 Wanda Diamond League champions of 2024 were crowned on the first day of the series final in Brussels on Friday.
Jesse Owens oak trees unveiled in Brussels ahead of WDL Final
As part of the Jesse Owens Rising Star Award, two oak saplings from Berlin will be planted in Brussels after the Wanda Diamond League Final this weekend.
WDL Final in Brussels: Where to watch
Find out where to watch online and on TV as Mondo Duplantis, Sha'Carri Richardson and others compete at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels this weekend.
WDL Final in Brussels: Press conference
Mondo Duplantis, Faith Kipyegon, Letsile Tebogo and Femke Bol will face the media at the press conference ahead of the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels this weekend.
“Jesse Owens’ legacy was about inspiring future generations, not just gold medals”
In an interview with diamondleague.com, Gina Hemphill-Strachan talks about her grandfather, Jesse Owens, his legacy in sport and society, and the new Jesse Owens Rising Star Award.