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The 2024 Shanghai Diamond League showcased dominant performances, thrilling races, and emerging stars amidst a mix of victories and setbacks.
The 2024 Diamond League season continued its electrifying journey with a stop in Shanghai marking a significant return after a hiatus since 2019.
This year's event not only showcased stellar performances but also set the stage for several narrative shifts as athletes ramp up their campaigns for the upcoming summer competitions.
Here are five key takeaways from the Shanghai meet:
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11:30 - 21.04.2024
Xiamen Diamond League: Five takeaways from the electrifying 2024 season opener
The 2024 Wanda Diamond League opener featured world records, surprising upsets, and standout performances setting the stage for the season.
1. Marileidy Paulino dominates the 400m
Reigning World Champion Marileidy Paulino once again demonstrated why she is the athlete to beat in the women's 400 meters.
Clocking a time of 50.89, Paulino secured her seventh consecutive victory in this event including a clean sweep at last year’s World Championships in Budapest.
Despite running slightly slower than her previous race Paulino’s margin of victory was emphatically larger finishing nearly a second ahead of her nearest competitor.
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09:00 - 23.04.2024
Five things you need to know about the 19-year-old who stunned Sha'Carri Richardson in Xiamen
The 19-year-old who beat Sha'Carri Richardson at the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen has been making headlines and here are five things you need to know about her.
2. Beatrice Chepkoech's steeplechase mastery
Former World Champion Beatrice Chepkoech continued her winning streak in the women's 3000 meters steeplechase, taking a solid win without the aid of a pacer.
Chepkoech, who has previously set world records and won at this venue in 2018 and 2019, showed she is still a force to be reckoned with.
Her performance in Shanghai, clocking a commendable time even though it was nota sub-9:00 minute finish like last week indicates her potential to reclaim the top spot this summer.
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19:00 - 28.04.2024
Naom Jebet triumphs in Madrid for first international marathon victory
The 2023 Nairobi City Marathon champion Naom Jebet has secured her first international marathon win in Madrid.
3. Akani Simbine surprises in the Men’s 100m
The men’s 100 meters was a scene of intense competition with South African sprinter Akani Simbine making a remarkable comeback in the final meters to clinch the victory in 10.01 seconds.
This time ties him as the third-fastest man in the world this year.
Notably Simbine outpaced strong competitors including American Christian Coleman who improved his season-best but still finished second.
4. Emerging talents and heartbreak
The Shanghai Diamond League also highlighted emerging talents and some setbacks.
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18:00 - 28.04.2024
Sheila Chelangat leads Kenyan 1-2 in Istanbul Half Marathon as Moroccan Amghar inherits Simiu's title
Kenya's Sheila Chelangat has won the Istanbul Half Marathon, leading a Kenyan 1-2 finish, while Moroccan Hicham Amghar claimed the men's title.
Gabbi Jennings, an American athlete, set a personal best in the women's steeplechase with a time of 9:19.59, narrowly missing a spot on the U.S. all-time top 10 list.
On the downside, Emma Coburn, Jennings’s training partner, had to withdraw mid-race due to an ankle injury casting a shadow over her season’s prospects.
5. Selemon Barega’s impressive 5000m win
On the men’s side, Selemon Barega secured a significant victory in the 5000 meters with a time of 12:55.68, marking his first win on the track since 2022.
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14:00 - 28.04.2024
Reynold Cheruiyot looking to treat his fans to a surprise at Paris 2024 Olympics
Reynold Cheruiyot, just like any other track and field athlete, is hoping to make the cut to the Kenyan Olympic team and treat his fans to a surprise at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The reigning Olympic 10,000 meters champion outkicked his younger compatriot Biniam Mehary to set the fastest outdoor 5000 meters time of the year.
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