Hagos Gebrhiwet Shines in Men’s 5000m at Bislett Games
Hagos Gebrhiwet delivered a stunning performance in the men’s 5000m at the Bislett Games in Oslo, clocking 12:36.73. This victory marked one of three meeting records and five world-leading times set during the Wanda Diamond League event, just two months before the Paris Olympic Games.
Gebrhiwet’s triumph was unexpected, overshadowing world record-holder Joshua Cheptegei, two-time world cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo, and last year’s winner Yomif Kejelcha. The race began with a steady pace, with the leading pack reaching 4000m in 10:11.86. Gebrhiwet made his decisive move on the final lap, finishing with a 54.99-second lap to secure his win.
His time was just 1.37 seconds shy of the world record, moving him to second on the world all-time list. Kejelcha finished second in 12:38.95, and Kiplimo secured third with a personal best of 12:40.96. The race saw a historic achievement, with 13 men breaking the 13-minute barrier. National records were set by athletes from Guatemala, Switzerland, Sweden, France, and South Africa.
Brittany Brown Triumphs in 200 Meters, Shericka Jackson Finishes Fifth
America’s Brittany Brown, the 2019 world silver medallist, delivered a stunning performance in the women’s 200 meters. Running in lane 8, Brown showcased exceptional speed in the final stretch, crossing the finish line in 22.32 seconds to claim victory. Marie-JosĂ©e Ta Lou-Smith, who had led for most of the race, finished a close second with a time of 22.36 seconds. The race marked the end of Shericka Jackson’s dominant streak in the event, as the two-time world champion finished fifth, clocking 22.97 seconds. Daryll Neeta secured third place with a season-best 22.50 seconds.
Marileidy Paulino Dominates 400 Meters with World-Leading Time
Marileidy Paulino once again asserted her dominance in the women’s 400 meters. World silver medallist Natalia Kaczmarek initially led the race, but Paulino surged ahead on the final bend and entered the home straight with a slight advantage. She crossed the finish line in a world-leading time of 49.30 seconds, just 0.07 seconds short of the meeting record. Kaczmarek, fresh from her win in Ostrava, achieved a season-best of 49.80 seconds to secure second place. America’s Alexis Holmes finished third with 50.40 seconds, ahead of Dutch star and world indoor silver medalist Lieke Klaver, who finished fourth with 50.62 seconds.
Akani Simbine Wins Men’s 100 Meters with Season’s Best
In the men’s 100 meters, South Africa’s Akani Simbine emerged victorious in his second Diamond League appearance this year after a win at the Shanghai/Suzhou Diamond League last month. Britain’s Jeremiah Azu led the pack halfway through the race but was forced to withdraw due to what seemed to be a cramp. Simbine, the Commonwealth champion, seized the opportunity and surged forward to claim the top spot with a season-best time of 9.94 seconds, closely followed by Japan’s Hakim Sani Brown, who finished in 9.99 seconds. Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs secured third place with a season-best time of 10.03 seconds.
Karsten Warholm Faces Rare Defeat in 400m Hurdles, Alison Dos Santos Takes Victory
Karsten Warholm, the world record-holder in the 400 meters hurdles, experienced an unexpected setback in his first race of the year. In a packed stadium filled with fans cheering for their home-grown Olympic champion, Warholm dominated the early stages, leading the race until the final stretch. However, 2022 world champion Alison Dos Santos from Brazil slowly closed the gap and eventually seized the lead when Warholm stumbled over the final barrier, disrupting his rhythm. Dos Santos crossed the finish line in a remarkable time of 46.63 seconds, just 0.11 seconds short of Warholm’s meeting record. Despite his rare defeat, Warholm secured second place with a time of 46.70 seconds, one of the fastest runs of his career. Kyron McMaster from the British Virgin Islands finished third with a season-best of 48.49 seconds.
Rushell Clayton Leads Jamaican Sweep in 400m Hurdles
Rushell Clayton led a Jamaican clean sweep of the podium in the women’s 400 meters hurdles at the Oslo Diamond League. Clayton dominated the race, securing victory with a time of 54.02 seconds. Joining her on the podium were fellow Jamaicans and World Championships finalists Andrenette Knight and Janieve Russell, who finished second and third with season-best times of 54.63 seconds and 55.07 seconds, respectively.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen Thrills Home Crowd with Dramatic 1500 Meters Victory
In the men’s 1500 meters, Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen thrilled the Norwegian fans with a dramatic finish to secure a home victory. Ingebrigtsen faced fierce competition from 2019 world champion Timothy Cheruiyot on the final lap. The Kenyan launched a powerful challenge down the home straight and seemed to have timed his kick perfectly. However, Ingebrigtsen, with a desperate dive, crossed the finish line in a world-leading 3:29.74, just 0.03 seconds ahead of Cheruiyot.
For full results visit: Oslo Diamond League (Bislett Games) Full Results
