In a surprising turn of events, Athing Mu, the youngest woman in history to hold Olympic and world titles in an individual track and field event, is set to make an unexpected appearance at the 2023 Prefontaine Classic. Mu's participation, following her third-place finish at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, marks a change of plans from her initial intent to take a relaxed holiday away from the track.
This weekend marks the pinnacle of the 2023 professional track season with the highly anticipated 2023 Prefontaine Classic Diamond League Final. It promises to be a spectacular showcase of athletic prowess and is even more special this year as the event takes place at the renowned Hayward Field, making its debut as part of the Prefontaine Classic. As the excitement continues to grow, let's dive into the four most captivating narratives that will unfold over the weekend.
The Boris Hanzekovic Memorial in Zagreb witnessed an extraordinary display of athleticism, as world records tumbled and athletes left their mark in this prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event.
Brussels, September 7-8, 2023 - The Brussels Diamond League played host to an exhilarating display of athletic prowess as Addy Wiley etched her name in the annals of history by surpassing Jenny Simpson's long-standing collegiate record. Meanwhile, Laura Muir and Shericka Jackson electrified the spectators with their breathtaking performances.
The 22-year-old Norwegian phenom Jakob Ingebrigtsen has written his name into the history of track and field with an astounding show of athletic greatness. By shattering the long-standing world record for the 2000 meters held by Hicham El Guerrouj, he accomplished this incredible feat. Ingebrigtsen's persistent drive and great power showed brilliantly during the breathtaking performance that took place in front of the glowing lights at the Memorial Van Damme meet in Brussels.
Tokyo Olympic finalist Stewart McSweyn has stamped his authority on Australian middle distance running once again, shattering Craig Mottram’s 17-year-old Oceania 2000m record, while World Championships silver medallist Eleanor Patterson sailed to third place at the penultimate Diamond League meet of the year in the Brussels, Belgium.
Chase Ealey, the current global shot put champion, once again displayed her exceptional talent by winning the prestigious Wanda Diamond League meeting hosted in Brussels on Thursday. It was an enthralling demonstration of shot put skill.
Mary Moraa will grace the renowned Diamond League meeting in Brussels, Belgium, this upcoming Friday, fresh off her recent triumph in the women's 800m competition in Budapest, Hungary. The 'Dancing Queen,' as Moraa is affectionately known, seeks to continue her unbroken winning streak in the center of Belgium's city.
Brussels, September 8, 2023 – In a much-anticipated athletic showdown, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the reigning World 5000m champion, is poised to challenge Hicham El Guerrouj's legendary 2000m record of 4:44.79 at the prestigious Allianz Memorial Van Damme event in Brussels on Friday, September 8.
Oceania 800m record holder Catriona Bisset has raced her way to second place at the Zurich Diamond League, leading the way for eight other Australians on the final night of competition at the prestigious meet in Switzerland.
