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DL Final Winner Assists Teammate
August 29, 2025 | Edition #223
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While Zurich served us Diamond League fireworks, back in the States, things got a little difficult for some athletes. Let’s just say, track and field really gave us both sides yesterday. Have a look...
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Ex-UPS Worker’s DL Final Win Becomes a Lifeline for Norwood |
Norwood lost in Zurich, yet walked away smiling. What could possibly explain that? |
As you read above, Salwa Eid Naser just lifted the 400m DL title in 48.70s while Marileidy Paulino came second. Next up, they will both face Sydney in Tokyo. So tell us…
Can Sydney Catch Her Rivals At The Worlds? |
Luckily, Zurich stayed dry last night, but Noah Lyles definitely rained on Letsile Tebogo’s parade. Taking over in the final meters, watch how he beat the reigning Olympic champ in his signature discipline by 0.02s...
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🏃♀️ Event Recap
Missed Thursday’s Zurich Diamond League final? Here’s a fast-track recap for you:
Women’s 200m: Brittany Brown blazed to a win in 22.13s, grabbed the wild card to Tokyo Worlds, and became just the fourth woman ever to win back-to-back DL 200m titles. Wow!
Men’s 100m: Christian Coleman edged Akani Simbine by 0.01s to claim the DL trophy. Unfortunately, no World Champs wild card for him.
Men’s 110mH: Cordell Tinch clocked 12.92 to secure his first-ever DL trophy.
Women’s 100mH: Ackera Nugent stormed to victory in 12.30s, snatching the DL crown ahead of Grace Stark and Ditaji Kambundji.
Women’s 400mH: Femke Bol had an unreal DL outing. She just won her fifth straight DL title in 52.18s. And her 30th career DL win!
Men’s 800m: This race delivered a photo finish! Olympic champ Emmanuel Wanyonyi defended his title in 1:42.37s, just 0.05s ahead of Max Burgin.
Men’s 1500m: Dutch star Niels Laros lit up the track with a 3:29.20, grabbing the DL title and a new national record!
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