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The Wanda Diamond League kicks off in Xiamen, featuring top global athletes in various track and field events on Saturday.
The Wanda Diamond League returns this weekend with the season opener set to take place on Saturday, April 20 in Xiamen, China.
This event marks a significant moment in the track and field calendar, bringing together a host of world record-holders, Olympic gold medallists, and world champions eager to kick off their outdoor seasons.
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07:00 - 17.04.2024
Xiamen Diamond League: Five things you need to know before starting gun fires
The Diamond League Xiamen 2024 will mark the season's start and will be featuring top global athletes and crucial early points towards the finale.
Athletics enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling day of competitions beginning at 12:25 EAT with the women's 5,000m.
The main broadcast, however, will commence at 2:04 pm EAT starting with the women's 400m. The lineup promises to deliver high stakes and fierce competition across a variety of disciplines.
Highlighting the men's track events, the 100m dash will see a spectacular clash of titans with 2019 World champion Christian Coleman and 2022 World champion Fred Kerley.
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06:30 - 08.04.2024
Five sprint stars to watch at Xiamen Diamond League
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The women's 100m hurdles will not be left behind in terms of excitement, featuring stellar athletes such as Olympic gold medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, 2022 World champion Tobi Amusan, and 2023 World champion Danielle Williams.
Field events will also see top-tier talent with the women’s discus competition showcasing Olympic gold medalist Valarie Allman and 2023 World champion Laulauga Tausaga-Collins.
The men’s pole vault is another must-watch, featuring Olympic gold medalist Mondo Duplantis, Olympic silver medalist Chris Nilsen, and two-time world champion Sam Kendricks.
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07:00 - 16.04.2024
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Adding to the anticipation, Sha'Carri Richardson, the reigning world 100m champion, will participate in the 200m. This marks her first individual race at any distance since last season’s Diamond League Final on September 16.
Fans eager to catch every moment live can tune into the Wanda Diamond League’s official YouTube page from 2:00 pm EAT for live streaming, though availability may vary by territory.
For viewers in East Africa, Supersport (English) will broadcast the event live in countries including Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti, and Tanzania.
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09:52 - 20.04.2024
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In North and Western Africa, New Times (French) will cover the meeting for audiences in Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It is important for viewers to note that availability might differ, with some regions only having access to highlights while others enjoy full live coverage.
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