Sergey Shubenkov is one athlete who is looking to continue his fine 2018 form, his place in the final in Brussels on the 31st August already assured. After victory in Lausanne Shubenkov admitted his season has been a special one so far and the fastest man in the world this year will be looking to add victory in Monaco to his ever growing resume. Could the European record also be in danger?
2018 has been a good one for @s_shubenkov_EN – he reflects on his season so far and his goals for #MonacoDL pic.twitter.com/jjcM1tpXxp
— IAAF Diamond League (@Diamond_League) July 19, 2018
Another man in form is Noah Lyles, the American sprinter currently topping the world lists for both 100m and 200m, but despite three wins from three over 200m in the Diamond League this year, he still only lies second in the #RoadToTheFinal standings. Victory in Lausanne showed that he certainly hasn’t lost his good early season form, but he knows he can go even quicker in Monaco if he can improve his start.
"I know I need to work on my start" @LylesNoah#DiamondLeague #MonacoDL #RoadToTheFinal pic.twitter.com/CZCPA9WeMV
— IAAF Diamond League (@Diamond_League) July 19, 2018
Sticking with the sprints, Shaunae Miller-Uibo is plying her trade on two fronts this year, as she aims to make the Diamond League final in both the 200m and 400m. Ultimately she may have a decision to make on which event she contests, given both take place in Brussels, but at today’s press conference admitted she does prefer one event over the other.
Which event does @Hey_ItsShaunae prefer? We have the answer ⬇️#DiamondLeague #MonacoDL #RoadToTheFinal pic.twitter.com/46TRg5msOo
— IAAF Diamond League (@Diamond_League) July 19, 2018
The women’s pole vault has been one of the events of the Diamond League season so far, with five athletes currently boasting 15 points or more in the overall standings and three different winners so far. Leading the way is Sandi Morris, the World Indoor champion admitting she is very proud to be a women’s pole vaulter at the moment, such is the quality of the event.
"I’m so proud of the women’s pole vault as an event" @sandicheekspv #DiamondLeague #MonacoDL #RoadToTheFinal pic.twitter.com/j4fjMWbKOl
— IAAF Diamond League (@Diamond_League) July 19, 2018
Despite leading the standings at present with 27 points, largely thanks to victories in Doha and Oslo, the American isn’t the only one chasing that Diamond trophy. Katerina Stefanidi scored victory last time out in Lausanne and she loves competing in Monaco.
Let’s just say @KatStefanidi ❤️s #MonacoDL pic.twitter.com/Uah70Ka0YI
— IAAF Diamond League (@Diamond_League) July 19, 2018
Watch the full press conference here: