1. Can Culson catch Tinsley?
Michael Tinsley got his men’s 400m hurdles Diamond Race campaign off to a flying start with victories in Shanghai and Eugene. A third placed finish in Oslo was enough to keep his lead at eight points even after Javier Culson’s victory in Stockholm. Culson and Tinsley go head to head in London, with the former having the chance to catch Tinsley at the top for the first time this season.
2. Beitia defending top spot
Diamond Trophy holder Ruth Beitia currently leads the women’s high jump standings by four points after wins in Oslo and Stockholm saw her steal top spot from Levern Spencer. Beitia, though, faces Spencer again in London, and whoever finishes highest is likely to be Diamond Race leader at the end of the night.
3. Walsh on Kovacs’ heels
Joe Kovacs’ title defence was looking comfortable in the men’s shot put Diamond Race after wins in Eugene and Oslo. Since Tom Walsh took a convincing victory in Stockholm, however, the heat is back on Kovacs, who now holds just a two point lead at the top of the standings. The American will be hoping to beat Walsh in London and win himself some breathing space.
4. Who can halt Harrison?
Kendra Harrison has been unstoppable in the women’s 100m hurdles Diamond Race this season, racing to victories in Eugene, Birmingham and Stockholm. In London, she faces her toughest test yet, with the likes of Jessica Ennis-Hill, Brianna Rollins, Tiffany Porter and Jasmin Stowers in her heat. Victory for Harrison would almost guarantee her the Diamond Trophy, but it will be no mean feat.
5. Schippers to surge away?
Dafne Schippers now leads both the women’s 100m and 200m Diamond Races, and London presents the Flying Dutchwoman with a golden opportunity to extend her lead in the latter. Already six points ahead, Schippers will be racing in the absence of her primary pursuers, meaning victory could push her over 15 points ahead at the top.