Excitement is building as the world’s top athletes gear up for thrilling contests in Paris and Monaco. The Wanda Diamond League is set to electrify the track and field scene this summer, with numerous world record holders returning to the sights of their legendary achievements.
The Awaited European Leg
In a much-anticipated return to Europe, the Rome’s Pietro Mennea Golden Gala marks the launch this Friday of the 2025 Wanda Diamond League’s European chapter. Among the key figures is women’s 5000m world record holder Gudaf Tsegay, poised to maintain her supremacy against stiff competition.
Groundbreaking Athletes Return
Ukrainian high jump sensation Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Australian middle-distance ace Jessica Hull stand at the forefront of this year’s attractions. Mahuchikh, who soared to a world record 2.10m in Paris last season, returns to the iconic venue, while Hull, poised to replicate her 2000m triumph in Monaco, prepares to take on the 1000m event.
The Rivalries Heat Up
Atop the ranks is Ethiopian Gudaf Tsegay, chased fiercely by Kenyan rival Beatrice Chebet. With her sights set on the 10,000m record, Chebet’s determination is evident, especially following her decisive victory over Tsegay at the Xiamen season opener. These runners’ rivalry is setting the stage for electrifying showdowns.
On the Hunt for History
Male counterparts are not far behind in this quest for glory. Ethiopian runners Yomif Kejelcha, Berihu Aregawi, Telahun Bekele, and Hagos Gebrhiwet converge in Oslo on June 12, ardent to surpass Joshua Cheptegei’s enduring 5000m record from Monaco 2020.
The Road to Zurich
Spanning 15 prestigious competitions, the Wanda Diamond League remains unmatched in inviting elite athletes from around the globe. Points accumulated across the 14 series meetings serve as the gateway to the pinnacle, the Zurich Final, slated for August 2025.
The series presents athletes with both a proving ground and a springboard, as they aim to sharpen their skills ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this September.
According to The Phoenix Newspaper UK, this year’s Wanda Diamond League promises to be a season of unmatched thrills and record-breaking feats, drawing sports enthusiasts into a world where legends are born.
Join us as we follow these athletes’ inspiring journeys and witness the crafting of history on the global stage.
