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Mihambo’s Nerve and Seville’s Upset Mark London Diamond League

The Olympic Stadium meet served as a critical form test for medal hopefuls ahead of the Tokyo World Championships

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Sieg in London: Malaika Mihambo
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Overview

  • Malaika Mihambo prevailed in the women’s long jump with a 6.93m leap on her fifth attempt after fouling three times.
  • Oblique Seville of Jamaica outpaced Noah Lyles in the 100m, winning in 9.86 seconds as Lyles clocked 10.00.
  • Robert Farken was caught in a fall during the 1500m race and finished 14th after being impeded in the final lap.
  • In field competition, Lake Morgan cleared 1.96m to win the women’s high jump while Mykolas Alekna led the discus with a 71.70m throw.
  • Femke Bol extended her unbeaten season in the 400m hurdles with a 52.10-second victory.