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American sprinter Christian Coleman wins the 100m at the Diamond League, outpacing Fred Kerley and Yohan Blake in Xiamen, China.
American sprinter Christian Coleman powered to victory in the men's 100 meters at the Diamond League opener in Xiamen, China outpacing former world champion Fred Kerley.
Coleman, who is known for his explosive starts, did not disappoint as he clocked an impressive 10.13 seconds, leaving former world champion Fred Kerley and other competitors trailing in his wake.
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15:45 - 20.04.2024
Arop's dramatic finish edges Kinyamal in Wanda Diamond League opener
Marco Arop narrowly won the 800m at the Wanda Diamond League in Xiamen, edging out Wycliffe Kinyamal by 0.05 seconds.
Kerley secured second place with a time of 10.17 seconds, while Ackeem Blake, another crowd favorite, completed the podium, finishing in 10.20 seconds.
Yohan Blake, who holds the title of the third fastest man in the world, experienced a surprising setback, finishing ninth with a time of 10.43 seconds.
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13:42 - 19.04.2024
Ferdinand Omanyala opens up on difficult period he worked as a metal handyman to make ends meet
Omanyala once fended for his young family on just USD 7 (ksh 700) a day in 2017 after suffering a 14-month-long injury.
Despite his slower performance, Blake's presence added to the high-profile nature of the race, underscoring the deep field of talent that the Diamond League attracts.
In the field events, Pedro Pablo Pichardo of Portugal continued to dominate in the triple jump.
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15:35 - 20.04.2024
Diamond League debutant shocks Sha'Carri Richardson in stunning 200m victory in Xiamen
Torrie Lewis surprises in 200m, beating Sha'Carri Richardson in her Diamond League debut.
Pichardo, who has been a consistent performer in recent years, defended his lead with a remarkable final jump of 17.51 meters.
He was followed by Hugues Fabrice Zango, who landed a jump of 17.12 meters, and local star Su Wen, who delighted the home crowd by securing third place.
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13:35 - 20.04.2024
Why Justin Gatlin believes Jamaica are in a better position than Team USA long term for sprints
Gatlin has opined why he thinks Jamaica could dominate track and field over the long-term after a period of drought following the retirement of the likes of Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell.
Meanwhile, in the 110 meters hurdles, American Daniel Roberts turned heads with a commanding performance.
Roberts, capitalizing on a faltering start by Jamaican Hansle Parchment, seized control of the race early and sprinted to a finish of 13.11 seconds.
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12:54 - 20.04.2024
Sha’Carri Richardson bags multi-million dollar Sprite deal ahead of Paris Olympics
World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson partners with Sprite for the 'Obey Your Thirst' campaign, boosting her status as a top-endorsed athlete.
This victory marked his first Diamond League win since 2019 signaling a significant return to form for the hurdler.
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