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BARSHIM HEADLINES AS FOUR WORLD CHAMPIONS ARE CONFIRMED FOR WANDA DIAMOND LEAGUE OPENER IN DOHA
Mutaz Barshim, Qatar’s reigning men’s high jump world champion, will open his season at the Doha Diamond League (16-17 April), the first meeting of the 2020 Wanda Diamond League.
Doha Diamond League enters history book again with Stahl throw
Undaunted Semenya eases to 800m win Doha: History was once again made at the season opening Doha Diamond League on Friday with Sweden's Daniel Stahl becoming the first man to produce six discuss throws beyond 69.50m in a single competition while South Africa’s Caster Semenya set a new meet record with her 1:54.98 win in the 800m.
Braz Hopes Doha Will Mark The Beginning of Greater Things To Come
Competing in Doha for the first time, Olympic pole vault gold medalist, Thiago Braz aims to start the season strong and continue the momentum throughout the year with hopes of finally wearing the World Championships crown which has been the only elusive major title of his impressive career.
Qatari Sprinters Unfazed By Elite Competitors
Despite competing on the international senior stage for the first time, Qatari representatives Jaber Al Mamari and Owaab Ba are unfazed by the strength of the 200m field they will be up against at the 2019 IAAF Doha Diamond League in the impressive Khalifa International Stadium on Friday, May 3.
Doha Ready to Host Global Stars at IAAF Diamond League Season-Opener
Lord Sebastian Coe highlights the importance of the new format. Competition to be held for the first time at the iconic Khalifa International Complex.
Doha Set to Ignite the 2019 IAAF Diamond League Season
The global elite of track and field have gathered in Doha to kick off the 2019 season of the IAAF Diamond League, which is set to take place on Friday (May 3) in the tenth consecutive year of the event in the Qatari capital.
Brazier and Korir Resume Rivalry in Doha
For Donavan Brazier, setting the new collegiate record in the 800m at the 2016 NCAA outdoor Championship isn’t just enough, as the 22 year-old Texas A&M alumnus has his eyes firmly set on achieving greater heights in his professional career - starting with the 2019 IAAF Doha Diamond League being the first box to be ticked.
Lisek, Kovacs and Richards Share Tips with Aspire Academy Students
A group of top athletes participating in the 2019 IAAF Doha Diamond League visited the world-renowned Aspire Academy in Doha on Wednesday, where they shared their experiences with the athletes, coaches and management, coaches of the famous sporting complex.
Asher-Smith and Bartoletta Meet Inspired Local Athletes at National Museum of Qatar
The reigning Olympic long jump champion, Tianna Bartoletta of the USA and Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith, the European 100m and 200m champion, took a break from their training during an impressive photo-shoot at the iconic National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on Tuesday.
Organisers look forward to celebrating a decade of the Doha Diamond League
This year Doha Diamond League has its 10th anniversary and the organisers are looking forward to celebrating this milestone with another night of world class athletics. The Khalifa International Stadium will be the place for this celebration on the 3rd of May, just months before the venue hosts the IAAF World Championships this autumn.