Shericka Jackson, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Marco Arop, and eight of the world’s top ten 5000m performers this season have confirmed their participation at Athletissima on 21 August. The latest additions promise world-class fields in the men’s javelin and triple jump, alongside an outstanding programme of track events.<\/p>\n
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Never before has a throwing event reached such a remarkable level of depth in Lausanne. The five athletes who have claimed the last four Olympic and World Championship javelin titles will all be in action: Arshad Nadeem (PAK), Neeraj Chopra (IND), Keshorn Walcott (TTO), Thomas R\u00f6hler (GER) and Anderson Peters (GRN). Yet the favourite may well be Rumesh Pathirage (SRI), who owns the world-leading mark of 92.62m this season. European champions Jakub Vadlejch (CZE) and Julian Weber (GER) will also be in contention. The event has been designated a Diamond League+ discipline, with the winner receiving double the usual prize money.<\/p>\n
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The women’s 200m will feature a fascinating clash of styles between Shericka Jackson (JAM), the second-fastest woman in history, and Shaunae Miller-Uibo (BAH), the 2022 world champion and Olympic 400m champion in both 2016 and 2021, who has successfully switched to the 200m this season after becoming a mother for the second time, in 2025. World silver medallist Amy Hunt (GBR) will be aiming to disrupt what promises to be a captivating duel.<\/p>\n
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The men’s 800m came within two-tenths of a second of a world record in Lausanne two years ago. The two protagonists from that unforgettable race, Emmanuel Wanyonyi (KEN) and Marco Arop (CAN), return this year alongside the breakout star of the summer, Brandon Miller (USA), fresh from his recent victory in London.<\/p>\n
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The men’s 5000m promises a spectacular showdown between the season’s leading performers, headed by Addisu Yihune (ETH) and Birhanu Balew (BRN). Qualification for the Diamond League Final is particularly competitive in this event, adding even more significance to the race. Yihune and Balew will face a formidable American contingent led by Grant Fisher and Parker Wolfe. Switzerland’s Dominic Lobalu, who recently produced a sensational sprint finish to win in Monaco, will also be among the favourites for victory.<\/p>\n
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The men’s triple jump brings together the very best athletes of the season, led by Andy Diaz Hernandez (ITA), Olympic champion and two-time world champion Pedro Pichardo (POR), and Jordan Scott (JAM).<\/p>\n
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As a reminder, alongside Lobalu, spectators will have the chance to cheer on Switzerland’s biggest stars, notably Audrey Werro, Simon Ehammer, Ditaji Kambundji, Angelica Moser, G\u00e9raldine Di Tizio-Frey, and the Swiss 4\u00d7100m relay team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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