Diamond League
Coverage of Diamond League in the Nexus archive.
- Healthy again, Gabby Thomas explains why she’s skipping US nationals — and loving it
Gabby Thomas is skipping the 2026 U.S. track championships due to scheduling conflicts with the Diamond League and international competitions, not injury. She emphasizes a mindset of 'healing' after recovering from an Achilles tendon issue and has achieved five sub-22 second 200m runs this season. Thomas also plans to marry in October and pursue a career in women’s health after retiring from athletics.
- Diamond League: Kayinsola Ajayi equals national record again in London
Kayinsola Ajayi equaled Nigeria's national record again at the Diamond League event in London. The achievement is timely for Team Nigeria ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- Josh Kerr of Britain breaks men’s mile world record that stood since 1999 in blistering 3:42.66
Josh Kerr of Britain broke the men’s mile world record with a time of 3:42.66 at a Diamond League meet in London, surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old record of 3:43.13. Kerr, 28, previously held a best time of 3:45.34 and has competed with Jakob Ingebrigtsen in middle-distance races.
- Pole vault star Duplantis loses for 1st time in 3 years at home Diamond League event
Swedish pole vault star Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis lost for the first time in three years at the Diamond League event in Stockholm. He cleared 5.80 meters, while Australia's Kurtis Marschall won with a vault of 5.90. Duplantis cited feeling unfocused and not wanting to lose in front of his family and fans.