1. Big clash for javelin trio
The women’s javelin is one of the closest Diamond Races this season, with Madara Palameika leading the line with a seven-point advantage over Sunette Viljoen and Kathryn Mitchell in joint second. All three women go head-to-head in Lausanne, with Diamond Trophy holder Barabara Spotakova also in the field. Only victory for Palameika can stop this Diamond Race from blowing wide open just before the final.
2. Last chance for Barshim?
Four of the top five in the men’s high jump Diamond Race go head to head in Lausanne this evening. Second placed Erik Kynard will be looking to close the gap on Bogdan Bondarenko, while Robbie Grabarz and Mutaz Essa Barshim try to keep the pace. For Diamond Trophy holder Barshim, who sits in fifth, points in Lausanne are crucial as he attempts to defend his title.
3. Thompson to the top?
After he Olympic double, Elaine Thompson is the woman to beat in the 100m and 200m. Currently two points behind Dafne Schippers in the 100m Diamond Race, Thompson has a chance to pull away with the lead in the Dutchwoman’s absence in Lausanne. That would set up a thrilling showdown when the two women go head to head in the Brussels final next month.
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4. McLeod going for perfection
Omar McLeod said at yesterday’s press conference that he loved the hurdles because it’s so hard to reach perfection. The Olympic and World Indoor Champion could complete a perfect season by wrapping up the Diamond Trophy, but he will have to catch Orlando Ortega. Currently 10 points behind the Spaniard, McLeod will be after a victory tonight to get within touching distance of Ortega ahead of the final.
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5. Niyonsaba’s chance
Just 12 points behind Diamond Race leader Caster Semenya, Francine Niyonsaba is one of the favourites in the women’s 800m at Athletissima. Victory for Niyonsaba would put huge pressure on Semenya, shortening the gap between the two of them to just two points ahead of the final.