Josh Kerr made headlines by setting a new British record and stunning favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the Bowerman Mile at the fifth Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene. His impressive performance also set a world-leading time, one of six new records set at the Eugene event. This victory for Kerr marks his first ever Diamond League win, showcasing his talent against top competition.
Joe Kovacs defended his Diamond League title with a winning shot put of 23.13m, while Grant Holloway claimed his first win of the season in the men’s 110m hurdles. Peruth Chemutai of Uganda set a national record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.
Keely Hodgkinson also had a strong showing in the women’s 800m, while Tsigie Gebreselama excelled in the women’s 5000m. The competition featured surprise winners in the women’s pole vault and men’s 400m hurdles, with Emily Grove beating Katie Moon and Costa Rica’s Gerald Drummond claiming his first Diamond League win. Stay tuned for a full report on the event.