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Brussels: Felix Rises from the Ashes
When Allyson Felix crashed to the track in the 200m final at last year’s IAAF World Championships, some questioned whether it was the beginning of the end.
Brussels: Birech Breaks the Eight Minute Barrier
In his past five wins on the IAAF Diamond League circuit, Jairus Birech has looked almost unbeatable but in Brussels he was pushed all the way by European record-holder Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad. However, the Kenyan pulled out his first run under eight minutes to secure the Diamond Race title.
Brussels: Spotakova and Adams break Meeting Records with world-leading marks
Such was her lead in the Diamond Race standings, Valerie Adams could have simply dropped her shot out of the circle on each of her six attempts at the IAAF Diamond League final in Brussels on Friday (5) and she would have still walked away with the four-carat Diamond Trophy.
Brussels: Barshim beats Bondarenko with Asian high jump record
For a brief moment, it looked as though Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim was in trouble at the IAAF Diamond League final in Brussels on Friday (5).
Brussels: Press Conference Highlights
Three of the gold medallists from the recent European Championships spoke to the press ahead of the 2014 IAAF Diamond League final in Brussels on Friday (5). All three of them have different goals in the Belgian capital.
Brussels: Last remaining Diamond Races of 2014 to be decided
With 13 meetings in the series having been and gone, the 2014 IAAF Diamond League all boils down to this, the second of two finals with 16 Diamond Race trophies set to be awarded in Brussels on Friday (5).
A Close Up On… Brussels
The IAAF Diamond League comprises 14 world-class meetings across four continents. Every event has its own unique flavour and story…
Diamond Race: Pre Brussels Update - Second Final
On Friday 5 September, Brussels will host the second of two finals for the 2014 IAAF Diamond League series as 16 more Diamond Race winners will be crowned.
Zurich: Rohler gets Redemption after Euro Disaster
After some outstanding men’s javelin throwing in the same stadium barely two weeks ago, there was another fine display in the IAAF Diamond League final but instead of it being the 2014 European champion Antti Ruuskanen who took the honours, it was Germany’s Thomas Rohler turn to shine instead on Thursday (28).
Zurich: Kuchina conquers her nerves to capture the Diamond Trophy
Mariya Kuchina may not be the world leader, but she has still been the most consistent female high jumper this year. She has also shown she has strong nerves and that quality was particularly on display when winning her discipline at the IAAF Diamond League final in Zurich on Thursday (28).