Diamond League Features Top Athletes
Event Overview
The Diamond League is set to take place on June 12, 2025, at the Bislett Stadium in Oslo. Some of the premier athletes competing include Max Burgin, Karsten Warholm, and Dina Asher-Smith, alongside regal Olympic champions from Paris.
Men's 800m Competition
Max Burgin will race in the men's 800 meters after achieving a personal best of 1 minute and 43 seconds earlier this month. He currently ranks fourth in the standings and aims to surpass strong competition from reigning Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi.
Challenging the 5000m Record
The men's 5000 meters will feature two Ethiopian athletes, Hagos Gebrhiwet and Yomif Kejelcha, who are in contention to break the world record of 12 minutes and 35 seconds set in 2020. Both athletes have demonstrated their speed and endurance, putting them in a strong position to challenge this benchmark.
Exciting Men's 300m Hurdles
The men's 300 meters hurdles event promises to be thrilling, showcasing notable competitors including Olympic gold medalist Rai Benjamin and bronze medalist Alison dos Santos. However, all eyes will be on the home favorite, Karsten Warholm, who holds the current world record in the 400 meters hurdles.
Women's 100m Sprint
In the women's 100 meters, British sprinters Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita will compete against Paris Olympic champion Julien Alfred and current event leader Maia McCoy, adding further unpredictability to the race.
Pole Vaulting Challenge
The event will also feature Swedish pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis, who is pursuing his fifth consecutive Diamond League title, aiming to continue his record-breaking trajectory in the sport.
Viewing Information
Fans can tune into the competition live on BBC Three, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. BST. It will also be available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC mobile app.
