
Diamond League London 2026 had multiple storylines coming in, but Josh Kerr and Project 222 took center stage. The question coming in was simple, "Could Josh Kerr set the mile world record?"
Kerr cemented himself into the record books with ease.
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The British track star ran a 3:42.66, easily surpassing the 3:43 he needed to break a record that's lasted through more than 25 years of track-and-field.
However, other races also took saw significant feats. Women's discus throw was the first event of the day, which saw Cierra Jackson break the Diamond League record with a 71.72 to take home first place against world leader Valarie Sion.
Julien Alfred also continued her incredible 2026 campaign with another victory in the women's 200m in London.
Make sure to stay up to date with a historic day from London Stadium. Read the full FloTrack recap to catch the key moments and highlights from Diamond League London 2026.
Keely Hodgkinson Delights Home Crowd with Women's 800m Victory
Keely Hodgkinson capped the London Diamond League in style, pulling away over the final 200 meters to win the women's 800m in 1:56.21. Femke Broeders-Bol finished second in 1:56.46, while Tsige Duguma claimed third with a season-best 1:56.92.
Keely Defends Her Home Turf 👑🇬🇧
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Moments after Josh Kerr smashes the World Mile Record, Keely Hodgkinson makes a GBR encore. She wins the women's 800m, running 1:56.21. She defeats Femke Broeders-Bol who runs 1:56.46.
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Women's 800m Results
- Keely Hodgkinson (Great Britain) - 1:56.21
- Femke Broeders-Bol (Netherlands) - 1:56.46
- Tsige Duguma (Ethiopia) - 1:56.92
- Sarah Billings (Australia) - 1:58.16
- Jemma Reekie (Great Britain) - 1:58.60
- Isabelle Boffey (Great Britain) - 1:58.85
- Addison Wiley (USA) - 2:00.01
- Shafiqua Maloney (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) - DNF
Malaika Mihambo Rallies to Win Women's Long Jump in Final Rounds
Malaika Mihambo overcame three opening fouls with a dramatic late comeback, soaring 7.05 meters in the fifth round to capture the women's long jump title. Claire Bryant finished second with a season-best 6.94, while early leader Larissa Iapichino settled for third.
Women's Long Jump Results
- Malaika Mihambo (Germany) - 7.05
- Claire Bryant (USA) - 6.94
- Larissa Iapichino (Italy) - 6.82
- Hilary Kpatcha (France) - 6.72
- Agate de Sousa (Portugal) - 6.67
- Lucy Hadaway (Great Britain) - 6.64
- Ramona Elena Verman (Romania) - 6.62
- Jazmin Sawyers (Great Britain) - 6.53
- Natalia Linares (Colombia) - DNS
Keely Hodgkinson Returns Home to Headline Women's 800m
The women's 800m closes the Diamond League program with Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson racing in front of a home crowd. She'll face a strong international field that includes Femke Bol Broeders, Tsige Duguma, Addison Wiley, and rising British talents Isabelle Boffey and Jemma Reekie.
Women's 800m Entry List
- Isabelle Boffey (Great Britain) - PB 1:57.43
- Jemma Reekie (Great Britain) - PB 1:55.61
- Addison Wiley (USA) - PB 1:56.83
- Sarah Billings (Australia) - PB 1:57.01
- Tsige Duguma (Ethiopia) - PB 1:56.64
- Femke Broeders-Bol (Netherlands) - PB 1:55.60
- Keely Hodgkinson (Great Britain) - PB 1:54.33
- Shafiqua Maloney (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) - PB 1:57.29
Josh Kerr Shatters World Record to Win Historic London Mile
Josh Kerr delivered one of the greatest performances of his career, storming to a world-record 3:42.66 to win the men's mile in front of a home crowd. Kerr broke Hicham El Guerrouj's long-standing mark, while Yared Nuguse finished second in a season-best 3:45.69.
JOSH KERR TAKES THE MILE WORLD RECORD!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/3pDg9YEqrk
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Men's Mile Results
- Josh Kerr (Great Britain) - 3:42.66
- Yared Nuguse (USA) - 3:45.69
- Jake Heyward (Great Britain) - 3:46.73
- Robert Farken (Germany) - 3:46.82
- Nathan Green (USA) - 3:48.05
- Arlo Ludewick (Great Britain) - 3:48.17
- Ethan Strand (USA) - 3:49.13
- Thomas Keen (Great Britain) - 3:49.33
- Samuel Prakel (USA) - 3:49.63
- Archie Davis (Great Britain) - 3:51.09
- Mohamed Abdilaahi (Germany) - DNF
- Simeon Birnbaum (USA) - DNF
- Brannon Kidder (USA) - DNF
- Zan Rudolf (Slovenia) - DNF
Nicola Olyslagers Edges Yaroslava Mahuchikh in Women's High Jump
Nicola Olyslagers claimed the women's high jump title on countback after clearing 2.01 meters, edging world leader Yaroslava Mahuchikh in a thrilling duel. Both athletes were unable to clear 2.03, leaving Olyslagers atop the podium due to fewer misses.
Women's High Jump Results
- Nicola Olyslagers (Australia) - 2.01
- Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine) - 2.01
- Eleanor Patterson (Australia) - 1.96
- Maria Zodzik (Poland) - 1.96
- Angelina Topić (Serbia) - 1.96
- Lamara Distin (Jamaica) - 1.93
- Marija Vukovic (Montenegro) - 1.85
- Morgan Lake (Great Britain) - 1.85
Josh Kerr Headlines At Home Trying To Set WR Mile Behind Project 222
Josh Kerr returns to race on home soil as the headline attraction in the men's mile, looking to delight the London crowd by running a 3:42 and setting the mile world record. He'll face strong challengers including Yared Nuguse, Ethan Strand, Nathan Green, and Mohamed Abdilaahi in a field loaded with sub-3:50 performers.
Men's Mile Entry List
- Mohamed Abdilaahi (Germany) - PB 3:49.32
- Arlo Ludewick (Great Britain) - PB 4:00.49
- Samuel Prakel (USA) - PB 3:50.94
- Nathan Green (USA) - PB 3:49.44
- Ethan Strand (USA) - PB 3:46.97
- Jake Heyward (Great Britain) - PB 3:51.99
- Simeon Birnbaum (USA) - PB 3:52.81
- Robert Farken (Germany) - PB 3:47.76
- Yared Nuguse (USA) - PB 3:43.97
- Josh Kerr (Great Britain) - PB 3:45.34
- Zan Rudolf (Slovenia)
- Brannon Kidder (USA) - PB 3:53.09
- Thomas Keen (Great Britain) - PB 3:53.36
- Archie Davis (Great Britain) - PB 3:54.27
Rai Benjamin Earns Surprise 400m Victory in London
Rai Benjamin showcased his one-lap speed by winning the men's 400m in a personal-best 44.05 seconds. Matthew Hudson-Smith finished second in 44.18, while Jacory Patterson completed the podium in 44.25.
So close to sub-44 🤏
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Rai Benjamin runs another lifetime best as he inches closer to sub-44 over the open 400m, running 44.05 for victory in London.
Matthew Hudson-Smith runs 44.18 and comes up short despite a late surge in today's race. Jacory Patterson finishes third in… pic.twitter.com/ZmaurFTZ6X
Men's 400m Results
- Rai Benjamin (USA) - 44.05
- Matthew Hudson-Smith (Great Britain) - 44.18
- Jacory Patterson (USA) - 44.25
- Jereem Richards (Trinidad & Tobago) - 44.63
- Lee Eppie (Botswana) - 44.71
- Khaleb McRae (USA) - 44.90
- Vernon Norwood (USA) - 44.97
- Ben Jefferies (Great Britain) - 45.30
Larissa Iapichino Leads Women's Long Jump After Three Rounds
Larissa Iapichino holds the lead through the opening three rounds of the women's long jump with a best mark of 6.82 meters. Hilary Kpatcha sits just 10 centimeters back in second, while Claire Bryant rounds out the top three. Former Olympic champion Malaika Mihambo has yet to register a legal mark, leaving plenty of drama heading into the final three rounds.
Women's Long Jump Update
- Larissa Iapichino (Italy) - 6.82
- Hilary Kpatcha (France) - 6.72
- Claire Bryant (USA) - 6.71
- Agate de Sousa (Portugal) - 6.67
- Ramona Elena Verman (Romania) - 6.62
- Jazmin Sawyers (Great Britain) - 6.53
- Lucy Hadaway (Great Britain) - 6.38
- Malaika Mihambo (Germany) - NM
- Natalia Linares (Colombia) - DNS
Sam Kendricks Claims London Pole Vault Title After Six-Meter Battle
Sam Kendricks captured the men's pole vault title by winning on countback after clearing 5.95 meters. Armand Duplantis, Kurtis Marschall, and Emmanouil Karalis also cleared 5.95 but were separated by misses, while all four failed to clear 6.04.
Men's Pole Vault Results
- Sam Kendricks (USA) - 5.95
- Armand Duplantis (Sweden) - 5.95
- Kurtis Marschall (Australia) - 5.95
- Emmanouil Karalis (Greece) - 5.95
- Sondre Guttormsen (Norway) - 5.85
- Renaud Lavillenie (France) - 5.60
- Menno Vloon (Netherlands) - 5.60
- Owen Heard (Great Britain) - 5.60
- Christopher Nilsen (USA) - 5.60
Jacory Patterson Headlines Wide-Open Men's 400m Field
The men's 400m features another stacked Diamond League lineup with Jacory Patterson, Matthew Hudson-Smith, and Rai Benjamin among the favorites. Great Britain's Ben Jefferies and Botswana's Lee Eppie add intrigue, while Jereem Richards remains a dangerous contender.
Men's 400m Entry List
- Ben Jefferies (Great Britain) - PB 44.66
- Khaleb McRae (USA) - PB 43.91
- Jereem Richards (Trinidad & Tobago) - PB 43.72
- Jacory Patterson (USA) - PB 43.85
- Matthew Hudson-Smith (Great Britain) - PB 43.44
- Rai Benjamin (USA) - PB 44.11
- Lee Eppie (Botswana) - PB 44.40
- Vernon Norwood (USA) - PB 44.10
Julien Alfred Defends London Title with Another Dominant 200m Victory
Julien Alfred continued her remarkable season by winning the women's 200m in a meeting-record 21.66 seconds. Gabrielle Thomas finished second in 21.81, while Shaunae Miller-Uibo claimed third in 22.24. Alfred controlled the race from the curve and never looked threatened, adding another Diamond League victory to her growing list of accomplishments.
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Women's 200m Results
- Julien Alfred (Saint Lucia) - 21.66
- Gabrielle Thomas (USA) - 21.81
- Shaunae Miller-Uibo (Bahamas) - 22.24
- Dina Asher-Smith (Great Britain) - 22.28
- Amy Hunt (Great Britain) - 22.30
- Success Eduan (Great Britain) - 22.53
- Anavia Battle (USA) - 22.55
- Cambrea Sturgis (USA) - 22.57
Julien Alfred Headlines Loaded Women's 200m Field
The women's 200m closes the sprint action with world leader Julien Alfred returning after her meeting-record performance in Monaco. Americans Gabrielle Thomas, Anavia Battle, and Cambrea Sturgis, along with Shaunae Miller-Uibo and a strong British contingent led by Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt, give the race exceptional depth.
Women's 200m Entry List
- Success Eduan (Great Britain) - PB 22.43
- Cambrea Sturgis (USA) - PB 21.93
- Anavia Battle (USA) - PB 21.95
- Dina Asher-Smith (Great Britain) - PB 21.88
- Amy Hunt (Great Britain) - PB 22.08
- Julien Alfred (Saint Lucia) - PB 21.51
- Gabrielle Thomas (USA) - PB 21.60
- Shaunae Miller-Uibo (Bahamas) - PB 21.74
Kayinsola Ajayi Upsets Oblique Seville to Win Men's 100m
Kayinsola Ajayi delivered the race of his career, sprinting to a national-record 9.84 seconds to claim the men's 100m title in London. World leader Oblique Seville finished second in 9.87, while Romell Glave edged Emmanuel Eseme for third.
THE STAREDOWN 😱👀
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
🚨😭 Ajayi Kayinsola 🇳🇬 takes down Oblique Seville 🇯🇲 and stares him down across the line.
He went 9.84 to tie his own Nigerian National Record, and beat the 2025 World Champ. It is the second straight Diamond League victory for Kayinsola after he won Pre two… pic.twitter.com/Jk7nZcoeId
Men's 100m Results
- Kayinsola Ajayi (Nigeria) - 9.84
- Oblique Seville (Jamaica) - 9.87
- Romell Glave (Great Britain) - 9.97
- Emmanuel Eseme (Cameroon) - 9.97
- Gift Leotlela (South Africa) - 9.99
- Jordan Anthony (USA) - 9.99
- Zharnel Hughes (Great Britain) - 10.02
- Jeremiah Azu (Great Britain) - 10.07
AJAYI STARES DOWN SEVILLE TO THE LINE! 😤
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Kayinsola Ajayi tied his own national record with a 9.84 to edge Oblique Seville's 9.87.
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Sam Kendricks Joins Armand Duplantis Atop Tight Pole Vault Battle
The men's pole vault remains wide open after Sam Kendricks cleared a season-best 5.95 meters to move into a share of the lead with Armand Duplantis. Kurtis Marschall and Emmanouil Karalis also remain perfect through 5.95, setting up an exciting finish as the bar moves above six meters.
Men's Pole Vault Update
- Sam Kendricks (USA) - 5.95
- Armand Duplantis (Sweden) - 5.95
- Kurtis Marschall (Australia) - 5.95
- Emmanouil Karalis (Greece) - 5.95
- Sondre Guttormsen (Norway) - 5.85
- Renaud Lavillenie (France) - 5.60
- Menno Vloon (Netherlands) - 5.60
- Owen Heard (Great Britain) - 5.60
- Christopher Nilsen (USA) - 5.60
Oblique Seville Leads Fast Men's 100m Showdown in London
The men's 100m brings together a stacked sprint field led by world leader Oblique Seville, with Jordan Anthony, Emmanuel Eseme, and Gift Leotlela all capable of challenging for the win. Great Britain's home crowd will also have plenty to cheer for with Jeremiah Azu, Romell Glave, and Zharnel Hughes in the blocks.
Men's 100m Entry List
- Jeremiah Azu (Great Britain) - PB 9.97
- Gift Leotlela (South Africa) - PB 9.87
- Jordan Anthony (USA) - PB 9.91
- Emmanuel Eseme (Cameroon) - PB 9.94
- Oblique Seville (Jamaica) - PB 9.77
- Kayinsola Ajayi (Nigeria) - PB 9.84
- Romell Glave (Great Britain) - PB 9.98
- Zharnel Hughes (Great Britain) - PB 9.83
Ja'Kobe Tharp Breaks Meeting Record to Win Men's 110m Hurdles
Ja'Kobe Tharp backed up his world-leading form with a commanding victory in the men's 110m hurdles, setting a new meeting record in 12.89 seconds. Cuba's Kendry L. Menéndez finished second with a personal best of 13.01, while Trey Cunningham claimed third in 13.12.
Staking his claim 🇺🇸
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Ja'Kobe Tharp picks up ANOTHER victory, his second of the week. He has now run 12.85 and 12.89 this week, both with negligible wind readings.
He is the only man under 13 today as he secures the London Diamond League Meeting Record.
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Men's 110m Hurdles Results
- Ja'Kobe Tharp (USA) - 12.89
- Kendry L. Menéndez (Cuba) - 13.01
- Trey Cunningham (USA) - 13.12
- Jamal Britt (USA) - 13.16
- Cordell Tinch (USA) - 13.17
- Orlando Bennett (Jamaica) - 13.21
- Demario Prince (Jamaica) - 13.27
- Samuel Bennett (Great Britain) - 13.53
Ja'Kobe Tharp Headlines Fast Men's 110m Hurdles Field
The men's 110m hurdles features a loaded lineup led by world leader Ja'Kobe Tharp and Diamond League standings leader Jamal Britt. Orlando Bennett, Cordell Tinch, and Trey Cunningham add more world-class depth to a race packed with sub-13-second hurdlers.
Men's 110m Hurdles Entry List
- Samuel Bennett (Great Britain) - PB 13.41
- Orlando Bennett (Jamaica) - PB 13.08
- Trey Cunningham (USA) - PB 12.98
- Ja'Kobe Tharp (USA) - PB 12.75
- Cordell Tinch (USA) - PB 12.87
- Jamal Britt (USA) - PB 12.86
- Kendry L. Menéndez (Cuba) - PB 13.02
- Demario Prince (Jamaica) - PB 13.01
Jessica Hull Surges to Victory in Fast Women's 3000m
Jessica Hull closed with a powerful final lap to win the women's 3000m in a season-best 8:24.69, leading an Australian one-two with Rose Davies. Sarah Healy completed the podium after running a personal best of 8:25.63, while several athletes across the field produced personal or season bests in another high-quality Diamond League distance race.
Jess Hull Gets A Much Needed Victory 🙌 👑
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Hull wins her first race since the Australian National Championships back in April. She wins the 3K in London in 8:24.69.
Fellow Australian Rose Davies runs 8:25.38 for second and Sarah Healy finishes third in a personal best 8:25.63.… pic.twitter.com/aPuj4YCVVA
Women's 3000m Results
- Jessica Hull (Australia) - 8:24.69
- Rose Davies (Australia) - 8:25.38
- Sarah Healy (Ireland) - 8:25.63
- Hannah Nuttall (Great Britain) - 8:26.48
- Fantaye Belayneh (Ethiopia) - 8:26.98
- Linden Hall (Australia) - 8:27.16
- Georgia Griffith (Australia) - 8:27.94
- Medina Eisa (Ethiopia) - 8:27.99
- Hawi Abera (Ethiopia) - 8:28.00
- Marta Alemayo (Ethiopia) - 8:29.09
- Laura Muir (Great Britain) - 8:31.77
- Hirut Meshesha (Ethiopia) - 8:32.04
- Nozomi Tanaka (Japan) - 8:32.29
- Megan Keith (Great Britain) - 8:32.58
- Marta García (Spain) - 8:34.80
- Eloise Walker (Great Britain) - 8:34.80
- Innes Fitzgerald (Great Britain) - 8:35.42
- Margaret Akidor (Kenya) - 8:37.45
- Lauren Ryan (Australia) - 8:41.85
- Vera Sjöberg (Sweden) - DNF
ESSICA HULL DOING JESSICA HULL THINGS
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Jessica Hull unleashes her signature kick to win the Women’s 3000m in London with a new seasons best of 8:24.69
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Malaika Mihambo Headlines Competitive Women's Long Jump
The women's long jump features an experienced international field led by former Olympic champion Malaika Mihambo and Italy's Larissa Iapichino. Claire Bryant, Hilary Kpatcha, Agate de Sousa, and several rising stars add depth to the competition, with multiple athletes capable of surpassing seven meters.
Women's Long Jump Entry List
- Malaika Mihambo (Germany) - PB 7.30
- Larissa Iapichino (Italy) - PB 7.12
- Claire Bryant (USA) - PB 6.96
- Agate de Sousa (Portugal) - PB 7.03
- Hilary Kpatcha (France) - PB 7.02
- Ramona Elena Verman (Romania) - PB 6.78
- Jazmin Sawyers (Great Britain) - PB 7.00
- Lucy Hadaway (Great Britain) - PB 6.75
- Natalia Linares (Colombia) - PB 6.95 (DNS)
Lamara Distin and Maria Zodzik Share Early Lead in Women's High Jump
The women's high jump is underway with Lamara Distin and Maria Zodzik leading after both cleared 1.93 meters without a miss. Eleanor Patterson and Angelina Topić remain in contention at 1.89, while several favorites, including world leader Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Nicola Olyslagers, have yet to enter the competition.
Women's High Jump Update
- Lamara Distin (Jamaica) - 1.93
- Maria Zodzik (Poland) - 1.93
- Eleanor Patterson (Australia) - 1.89
- Angelina Topić (Serbia) - 1.89
- Marija Vukovic (Montenegro) - 1.85
- Morgan Lake (Great Britain) - 1.85
- Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine) - No Height Yet
- Nicola Olyslagers (Australia) - No Height Yet
Women's 3000m Brings Together Deep International Distance Field
The women's 3000m features a talented mix of established stars and rising contenders from around the world. Ethiopia's Marta Alemayo, Hirut Meshesha, and Medina Eisa headline a strong East African contingent, while Australia's Jessica Hull and Linden Hall lead the home challenge.
Women's 3000m Entry List
- Nozomi Tanaka (Japan) - PB 8:33.52
- Eloise Walker (Great Britain) - PB 8:42.88
- Marta García (Spain) - PB 8:29.32
- Margaret Akidor (Kenya) - PB 8:29.88
- Rose Davies (Australia) - PB 8:29.63
- Georgia Griffith (Australia) - PB 8:24.20
- Lauren Ryan (Australia) - PB 8:33.66
- Fantaye Belayneh (Ethiopia) - PB 8:34.30
- Hawi Abera (Ethiopia) - PB 8:27.18
- Laura Muir (Great Britain) - PB 8:26.41
- Marta Alemayo (Ethiopia) - PB 8:32.20
- Innes Fitzgerald (Great Britain) - PB 8:32.90
- Hannah Nuttall (Great Britain) - PB 8:32.94
- Linden Hall (Australia) - PB 8:27.03
- Sarah Healy (Ireland) - PB 8:27.02
- Megan Keith (Great Britain) - PB 8:28.35
- Jessica Hull (Australia) - PB 8:24.39
- Medina Eisa (Ethiopia) - PB 8:23.08
- Hirut Meshesha (Ethiopia) - PB 8:22.72
- Vera Sjöberg (Sweden) - PB 8:43.06
Brandon Miller Upsets Emmanuel Wanyonyi in Thrilling Men's 800m
Brandon Miller produced the biggest surprise of the meet, storming to a personal-best 1:42.19 to defeat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the men's 800m. Mark English also ran a personal best for second, while Max Burgin completed the podium.
Brandon Miller On Top AGAIN 💎📈
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
💥 Brandon Miller's incredible 2026 season continues with a win in London and a US #5 All-Time Mark as he takes down Emmanuel Wanyonyi and co.
Miller was positioned perfectly through 400m and used his kick to surge away from the field again. He… pic.twitter.com/YES6Sw6Kpg
Men's 800m Results
- Brandon Miller (USA) - 1:42.19
- Mark English (Ireland) - 1:42.97
- Max Burgin (Great Britain) - 1:43.30
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Kenya) - 1:43.31
- Ben Pattison (Great Britain) - 1:43.34
- Peter Bol (Australia) - 1:43.60
- Cian McPhillips (Ireland) - 1:43.97
- Tobias Grønstad (Norway) - 1:44.58
- Alex Botterill (Great Britain) - 1:44.71
- Bryce Hoppel (USA) - 1:45.32
- Patryk Sieradzki (Poland) - DNF
BRANDON MILLER STUNS THE FIELD!🤯
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Brandon Miller surged past the field to win the 800m with a PB of 1:42.19, moving to U.S. No. 5 all-time.
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Emmanuel Wanyonyi Headlines Elite Men's 800m in London
The men's 800m features one of the strongest middle-distance fields of the Diamond League season, led by world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi. Marco Arop's world-leading mark has raised the standard this year, while Ben Pattison, Max Burgin, Bryce Hoppel, and Brandon Miller give the race impressive depth.
Men's 800m Entry List
- Cian McPhillips (Ireland) - PB 1:42.15
- Bryce Hoppel (USA) - PB 1:41.67
- Mark English (Ireland) - PB 1:43.37
- Brandon Miller (USA) - PB 1:43.14
- Ben Pattison (Great Britain) - PB 1:42.27
- Max Burgin (Great Britain) - PB 1:42.29
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Kenya) - PB 1:41.11
- Tobias Grønstad (Norway) - PB 1:43.61
- Peter Bol (Australia) - PB 1:42.55
- Alex Botterill (Great Britain) - PB 1:44.16
- Patryk Sieradzki (Poland) - PB 1:44.16
Marileidy Paulino Cruises to Another Diamond League 400m Victory
Marileidy Paulino continued her dominant season by winning the women's 400m in 48.97 seconds. Norway's Henriette Jæger delivered a national record of 49.15 to finish second, while Jamaica's Stacey Ann Williams claimed third in 49.52.
A signature finish from Marileidy Paulino 🇩🇴 ✒️
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
She storms to the lead and away from Henriette Jaeger 🇳🇴 in the closing meters of today's 400m. Paulino runs 48.97 and Jaeger snags a Norwegian National Record in second (49.15).
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Women's 400m Results
- Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic) - 48.97
- Henriette Jæger (Norway) - 49.15
- Stacey Ann Williams (Jamaica) - 49.52
- Nickisha Pryce (Jamaica) - 50.09
- Natalia Bukowiecka (Poland) - 50.10
- Roxana Gómez (Cuba) - 50.14
- Yemi Mary John (Great Britain) - 50.24
- Charlotte Henrich (Great Britain) - 50.45
🔥 MARILEIDY. PAULINO. 🔥
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Marileidy Paulino puts on a dominant showing in London for the Women’s 400m and clocks 48.97 to take the win and comes close to her meeting record of 48.48 🔥
Henriette Jæger 🇳🇴 clocks a Norwegian national record of 49.15 to take second!
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Marileidy Paulino Returns to Lead Strong Women's 400m Field
The women's 400m features world leader Marileidy Paulino taking on a talented international field in London. Defending meeting champion Nickisha Pryce, Natalia Bukowiecka, Roxana Gómez, and Henriette Jæger all enter with sub-50-second credentials, setting up one of the deepest one-lap races of the Diamond League season.
Women's 400m Entry List
- Charlotte Henrich (Great Britain) - PB 50.58
- Roxana Gómez (Cuba) - PB 49.48
- Yemi Mary John (Great Britain) - PB 49.85
- Henriette Jæger (Norway) - PB 49.49
- Stacey Ann Williams (Jamaica) - PB 49.48
- Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic) - PB 47.98
- Natalia Bukowiecka (Poland) - PB 48.90
- Nickisha Pryce (Jamaica) - PB 48.57
Karsten Warholm Smashes Meeting Record in Dominant London Victory
Karsten Warholm delivered another spectacular performance, storming to victory in a world-leading and meeting-record 46.61 seconds. Germany's Emil Agyekum followed with a national record of 47.45, while Abderrahman Samba rounded out the podium in 48.10.
He's backkkkkk 💥
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
After three-straight losses at Diamond League Meetings in Hurdle races, Karsten Warholm is back on top at the London Diamond League meeting as he takes the win in a World Leading 46.61 to clear the field.
Emil Agyekum takes second in a German National Record… pic.twitter.com/l7y04gd1Zx
Men's 400m Hurdles Results
- Karsten Warholm (Norway) - 46.61
- Emil Agyekum (Germany) - 47.45
- Abderrahman Samba (Qatar) - 48.10
- Ezekiel Nathaniel (Nigeria) - 48.30
- Matheus Lima (Brazil) - 48.33
- Alastair Chalmers (Great Britain) - 48.81
- Caleb Dean (USA) - 50.45
- Trevor Bassitt (USA) - DNS
⚡ WARHOLM SMASHES THE FIELD!
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
Karsten Warholm stormed to a world-leading 46.61 at the London Diamond League.
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Yaroslava Mahuchikh Leads Talented Women's High Jump Field
The women's high jump brings together an elite international field led by world leader Yaroslava Mahuchikh, who has already cleared 2.03 meters this season. Australia's Eleanor Patterson and Nicola Olyslagers, Jamaica's Lamara Distin, and several European contenders add depth.
Women's High Jump Entry List
- Marija Vukovic (Montenegro) - PB 1.98
- Lamara Distin (Jamaica) - PB 2.00
- Morgan Lake (Great Britain) - PB 2.00
- Eleanor Patterson (Australia) - PB 2.02
- Angelina Topić (Serbia) - PB 2.00
- Maria Zodzik (Poland) - PB 2.00
- Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine) - PB 2.10
- Nicola Olyslagers (Australia) - PB 2.04
Cierra Jackson Upsets World Leader Valarie Sion to Win Women's Discus
Cierra Jackson delivered the performance of her career, unleashing a personal-best 71.72-meter throw in the final round to overtake world leader Valarie Sion and win the women's discus. Jackson's winning mark also set a Diamond League meeting record.
CIERRA JACKSON. Oh my. 🚨🤯
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
✅ Diamond League Record
✅ Meet Record
✅ Personal Best
Jackson shatters the previous Diamond League Record of 71.38m, by throwing 71.72m to stun the field in the final round of the women's discus.
Her previous personal best was a 67.82m. MONSTER… pic.twitter.com/JVNP4MSHNr
Women's Discus Throw Results
- Cierra Jackson (USA) - 71.72
- Valarie Sion (USA) - 68.39
- Jorinde van Klinken (Netherlands) - 67.99
- Vanessa Kamga (Sweden) - 65.30
- Alida van Daalen (Netherlands) - 64.22
- Laulauga Tausaga (USA) - 63.08
- Shanice Craft (Germany) - 60.37
- Zara Obamakinwa (Great Britain) - 59.42
Karsten Warholm Headlines Star-Studded 400m Hurdles Field
The men's 400m hurdles features one of the marquee events of the London Diamond League, with world-record holder Karsten Warholm taking on a loaded international field. Americans Caleb Dean and Trevor Bassitt, Brazil's Matheus Lima, and Qatar's Abderrahman Samba all have the credentials to challenge.
Men's 400m Hurdles Entry List
- Alastair Chalmers (Great Britain) - PB 48.30
- Matheus Lima (Brazil) - PB 47.37
- Caleb Dean (USA) - PB 47.23
- Trevor Bassitt (USA) - PB 47.37
- Ezekiel Nathaniel (Nigeria) - PB 47.11
- Abderrahman Samba (Qatar) - PB 46.98
- Karsten Warholm (Norway) - PB 45.94
- Emil Agyekum (Germany) - PB 47.58
Veterans Lead Early as Pole Vault Competition Gets Underway
The men's pole vault is still in its opening stages, with Renaud Lavillenie and Owen Heard sharing the lead after both cleared 5.60 meters. Sam Kendricks, Christopher Nilsen, and Menno Vloon remain close behind at 5.45, while several of the pre-meet favorites, including Armand Duplantis and Emmanouil Karalis, have yet to enter the competition.
Men's Pole Vault Update
- Renaud Lavillenie (France) - 5.60
- Owen Heard (Great Britain) - 5.60
- Sam Kendricks (USA) - 5.45
- Christopher Nilsen (USA) - 5.45
- Menno Vloon (Netherlands) - 5.45
- Sondre Guttormsen (Norway) - 5.45
- Kurtis Marschall (Australia) - No Height Yet
- Emmanouil Karalis (Greece) - No Height Yet
- Armand Duplantis (Sweden) - No Height Yet
Valarie Sion Extends Lead Through Three Rounds in Women's Discus
Valarie Sion remains firmly in control of the women's discus after improving to 68.39 meters in the third round. Fellow American Cierra Jackson sits second with a best of 67.07, while Jorinde van Klinken rounds out the top three at 65.66.
Women's Discus Throw Update
- Valarie Sion (USA) - 68.39
- Cierra Jackson (USA) - 67.07
- Jorinde van Klinken (Netherlands) - 65.66
- Vanessa Kamga (Sweden) - 65.30
- Alida van Daalen (Netherlands) - 64.22
- Laulauga Tausaga (USA) - 62.17
- Shanice Craft (Germany) - 60.37
- Zara Obamakinwa (Great Britain) - 56.35
Armand Duplantis Returns to Headline Elite Pole Vault Field
The men's pole vault features another showdown between the world's best vaulters, led by world-record holder Armand Duplantis. Olympic medalists Kurtis Marschall, Emmanouil Karalis, Sondre Guttormsen and veteran Renaud Lavillenie add plenty of depth to the competition.
Men's Pole Vault Entry List
- Kurtis Marschall (Australia) - PB 6.00
- Renaud Lavillenie (France) - PB 6.16
- Owen Heard (Great Britain) - PB 5.71
- Emmanouil Karalis (Greece) - PB 6.17
- Menno Vloon (Netherlands) - PB 5.96
- Sondre Guttormsen (Norway) - PB 6.06
- Armand Duplantis (Sweden) - PB 6.31
- Sam Kendricks (USA) - PB 6.06
- Christopher Nilsen (USA) - PB 6.05
Valarie Sion Headlines World-Class Women's Discus Field
The women's discus opens the Diamond League program in London with one of the strongest throwing fields of the season. World leader Valarie Allman returns after eclipsing 73 meters this year and will face stiff competition from Jorinde van Klinken, Laulauga Tausaga, and Alida van Daalen.
Women's Discus Throw Entry List
- Valarie Sion (USA) - PB 73.52
- Jorinde van Klinken (Netherlands) - PB 70.99
- Laulauga Tausaga (USA) - PB 70.72
- Vanessa Kamga (Sweden) - PB 66.61
- Alida van Daalen (Netherlands) - PB 69.31
- Cierra Jackson (USA) - PB 67.82
- Shanice Craft (Germany) - PB 68.10
- Zara Obamakinwa (Great Britain) - PB 61.87
Men's 100m Showdown: Seville vs. Tebogo
The men's 100m features one of the strongest sprint fields of the season as reigning world champion Oblique Seville takes on Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, along with rising stars Jordan Anthony and Kayinsola Ajayi. With the World Championships drawing closer, London serves as a major race for the world's fastest men.
Can Keely Hodgkinson Win in Front of the Home Crowd?
British star Keely Hodgkinson headlines a loaded women's 800m. Racing before a sold-out London Stadium, Hodgkinson will look to deliver another memorable home victory against world-class opposition.
Josh Kerr, Project 222 And The Mile WR Attempt
Josh Kerr is World Athletics’ No. 6 ranked mile runner in the world, and will attempt to break the world record for the mile at Diamond League London 2026.
Behind Project 222, Kerr will try to surpass the record of 3:43:13 that’s stood since 1999. Kerr’s career-best is a 3:45.34 run at the 2024 Pre Classic. Don’t miss a second of Diamond League London and catch if Kerr breaks the record at 10:36 a.m. ET.
4⃣World Records on Watch at the London DL Meeting
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) July 18, 2026
⏰ M 800m - Paced at 1:40.91
⏰ M Mile - Paced at 3:42.99
⏰ W 800m - Paced at 1:54
📈 M PV - Mondo's in it.
📽️ Watch the action on FloTrack, coverage begins at 8:15 AM ET.#DiamondLeague | #LondonDLhttps://t.co/zY5SsuU3eG
2026 London Diamond League Entries
Women's Discus - 8:04 AM ET
- Shanice Craft (GER) - PB: 68.10
- Cierra Jackson (USA) - PB: 67.82
- Vanessa Kamga (SWE) - PB: 66.61
- Zara Obamakinwa (GBR) - PB: 61.87
- Valarie Sion (USA) - PB: 73.52
- Laulauga Tausaga (USA) - PB: 70.72
- Alida van Daalen (NED) - PB: 69.31
- Jorinde van Klinken (NED) - PB: 70.99
Men's Pole Vault - 8:30 AM ET
- Armand Duplantis (SWE) - PB: 6.30
- Sondre Guttormsen (NOR) - PB: 5.92
- Owen Heard (GBR) - PB: 5.70
- Emmanouil Karalis (GRE) - PB: 6.08
- Sam Kendricks (USA) - PB: 6.06
- Renaud Lavillenie (FRA) - PB: 6.05
- Kurtis Marschall (AUS) - PB: 5.95
- Christopher Nilsen (USA) - PB: 6.00
- Menno Vloon (NED) - PB: 5.92
Men's 400m Hurdles - 9:03 AM ET
- Emil Agyekum (GER) - PB: 47.72
- Trevor Bassitt (USA) - PB: 47.37
- Alastair Chalmers (GBR) - PB: 48.30
- Caleb Dean (USA) - PB: 47.23
- Matheus Lima (BRA) - PB: 47.37
- Ezekiel Nathaniel (NGR) - PB: 47.11
- Abderrahman Samba (QAT) - PB: 46.98
- Karsten Warholm (NOR) - PB: 45.94
Women's High Jump - 9:10 AM ET
- Lamara Distin (JAM) - PB: 1.97
- Iryna Gerashchenko (UKR) - PB: 2.00
- Morgan Lake (GBR) - PB: 2.00
- Yaroslava Mahuchikh (UKR) - PB: 2.10
- Nicola Olyslagers (AUS) - PB: 2.04
- Eleanor Patterson (AUS) - PB: 2.02
- Angelina Topić (SRB) - PB: 1.98
- Maria Żodzik (POL) - PB: 2.00
Women's 400m - 9:14 AM ET
- Natalia Bukowiecka (POL) - PB: 48.90
- Roxana Gómez (CUB) - PB: 49.48
- Charlotte Henrich (GBR) - PB: 50.58
- Henriette Jæger (NOR) - PB: 49.49
- Yemi Mary John (GBR) - PB: 49.85
- Marileidy Paulino (DOM) - PB: 47.98
- Nickisha Pryce (JAM) - PB: 48.57
- Stacey Ann Williams (JAM) - PB: 49.48
Men's 800m - 9:25 AM ET
- Marco Arop (CAN) - PB: 1:41.20
- Peter Bol (AUS) - PB: 1:42.55
- Max Burgin (GBR) - PB: 1:42.29
- Mark English (IRL) - PB: 1:43.37
- Tobias Grønstad (NOR) - PB: 1:43.61
- Bryce Hoppel (USA) - PB: 1:41.67
- Cian McPhillips (IRL) - PB: 1:42.15
- Ben Pattison (GBR) - PB: 1:42.27
- Patryk Sieradzki (POL) - PB: 1:44.16
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN) - PB: 1:41.11
- Jake Wightman (GBR) - PB: 1:43.65
Women's 3000m - 9:35 AM ET
- Hawi Abera (ETH) - PB: 8:27.18
- Margaret Akidor (KEN) - PB: N/A
- Marta Alemayo (ETH) - PB: 8:32.20
- Likina Amebaw (ETH) - PB: 8:24.29
- Fantaye Belayneh (ETH) - PB: N/A
- Rose Davies (AUS) - PB: 8:29.63
- Medina Eisa (ETH) - PB: N/A
- Innes Fitzgerald (GBR) - PB: 8:32.90
- Marta García (ESP) - PB: N/A
- Georgia Griffith (AUS) - PB: 8:24.20
- Linden Hall (AUS) - PB: 8:28.06
- Sarah Healy (IRL) - PB: N/A
- Jessica Hull (AUS) - PB: N/A
- Megan Keith (GBR) - PB: 8:28.35
- Laura Muir (GBR) - PB: N/A
- Hannah Nuttall (GBR) - PB: 8:33.82
- Lauren Ryan (AUS) - PB: 8:33.66
- Nozomi Tanaka (JPN) - PB: 8:34.09
- Eloise Walker (GBR) - PB: 8:47.47
Women's Long Jump - 9:49 AM ET
- Claire Bryant (USA) - PB: 6.93
- Agate de Sousa (POR) - PB: 7.03
- Lucy Hadaway (GBR) - PB: 6.75
- Larissa Iapichino (ITA) - PB: 7.12
- Hilary Kpatcha (FRA) - PB: 7.02
- Natalia Linares (COL) - PB: 6.95
- Malaika Mihambo (GER) - PB: 7.30
- Jazmin Sawyers (GBR) - PB: 6.90
- Ramona Elena Verman (ROU) - PB: 6.78
Men's 110mH - 9:53 AM ET
- Orlando Bennett (JAM) - PB: 13.08
- Samuel Bennett (GBR) - PB: 13.41
- Jamal Britt (USA) - PB: 12.86
- Trey Cunningham (USA) - PB: 12.98
- Enrique Llopis (ESP) - PB: 13.09
- Kendry L. Menéndez (CUB) - PB: 13.02
- Ja'Kobe Tharp (USA) - PB: 12.75
- Cordell Tinch (USA) - PB: 12.87
Men's 100m - 10:04 AM ET
- Kayinsola Ajayi (NGR) - PB: 9.84
- Jordan Anthony (USA) - PB: 9.91
- Jeremiah Azu (GBR) - PB: 9.97
- Romell Glave (GBR) - PB: 9.98
- Zharnel Hughes (GBR) - PB: 9.83
- Gift Leotlela (RSA) - PB: 9.87
- Oblique Seville (JAM) - PB: 9.77
- Letsile Tebogo (BOT) - PB: 9.86
Women's 200m - 10:15 AM ET
- Julien Alfred (LCA) - PB: 21.51
- Dina Asher-Smith (GBR) - PB: 21.88
- Anavia Battle (USA) - PB: 21.95
- Success Eduan (GBR) - PB: 22.43
- Amy Hunt (GBR) - PB: 22.08
- Shaunae Miller-Uibo (BAH) - PB: 21.74
- Cambrea Sturgis (USA) - PB: 21.93
- Gabrielle Thomas (USA) - PB: 21.60
Men's 400m - 10:26 AM ET
- Ben Jefferies (GBR) – PB: 44.66
- Khaleb McRae (USA) – PB: 43.91
- Jereem Richards (TTO) – PB: 43.72
- Jacory Patterson (USA) – PB: 43.85
- Matthew Hudson-Smith (GBR) – PB: 43.44
- Rai Benjamin (USA) – PB: 44.11
- Lee Eppie (BOT) – PB: 44.40
- Vernon Norwood (USA) – PB: 44.10
Men's Mile - 10:36 AM ET
- Mohamed Abdilaahi (GER) – PB: 3:49.32
- Arlo Ludewick (GBR) – PB: 4:00.49
- Samuel Prakel (USA) – PB: 3:50.94
- Nathan Green (USA) – PB: 3:49.44
- Ethan Strand (USA) – PB: 3:46.97
- Jake Heyward (GBR) – PB: 3:51.99
- Simeon Birnbaum (USA) – PB: 3:52.81
- Robert Farken (GER) – PB: 3:47.76
- Yared Nuguse (USA) – PB: 3:43.97
- Josh Kerr (GBR) – PB: 3:45.34
- Žan Rudolf (SLO) – PB: Not listed
- Brannon Kidder (USA) – PB: 3:53.09
- Thomas Keen (GBR) – PB: 3:53.36
- Archie Davis (GBR) – PB: 3:54.27
Women's 800m - 10:51 AM ET
- Isabelle Boffey (GBR) – PB: 1:57.43
- Jemma Reekie (GBR) – PB: 1:55.61
- Addison Wiley (USA) – PB: 1:56.83
- Sarah Billings (AUS) – PB: 1:57.01
- Tsige Duguma (ETH) – PB: 1:56.64
- Femke Broeders-Bol (NED) – PB: 1:55.60
- Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) – PB: 1:54.33
- Shafiqua Maloney (VIN) – PB: 1:57.29
2026 London Diamond League Schedule
Saturday, July 18
- 8:04 a.m. ET - Women's Discus
- 8:30 a.m. ET - Men's Pole Vault
- 9:03 a.m. ET - Men's 400m Hurdles
- 9:10 a.m. ET - Women's High Jump
- 9:14 a.m. ET - Women's 400m
- 9:25 a.m. ET - Men's 800m
- 9:35 a.m. ET - Women's 3000m
- 9:49 a.m. ET - Women's Long Jump
- 9:53 a.m. ET - Men's 110m Hurdles
- 10:04 a.m. ET - Men's 100m
- 10:15 a.m. ET - Women's 200m
- 10:26 a.m. ET - Men's 400m
- 10:36 a.m. ET - Men's Mile
- 10:51 a.m. ET - Women's 800m
How To Watch 2026 London Diamond League
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FloTrack’s 2026 Diamond League coverage includes live events, videos and replays for this week’s competition and throughout the season.
How To Watch 2026 Diamond League London With The Athlete’s Lounge
Another addition of The Athlete’s Lounge returns for Diamond League London, with around the clock coverage and exclusive athlete interviews live on FloTrack.
Join your hosts, 2014 Diamond League champion Jenny Simpson, U.S. Olympian Andrew Wheating and Olympic medalists Trey Hardee and English Gardner in the Athlete’s Lounge.
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