The 2025 Wanda Diamond League Final in Zurich turned into a showcase of speed and power as stars like Noah Lyles, Femke Bol, Karsten Warholm and Salwa Eid Naser lit up the track. On Day Two, spectators witnessed multiple meeting records fall and an all-time high in series achievements.
Noah Lyles Makes History
American sprinter Noah Lyles sprinted to a 19.74-second victory in the men’s 200m, edging out Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo. This win marked Lyles’s sixth career Diamond League track title—setting a new record for track events and putting him just one championship short of the overall series benchmark.
Record-Breaking Moments
Dutch star Femke Bol and Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm both shattered existing meeting marks in their disciplines, reaffirming their status among the sport’s elite. Cordell Tinch added to the excitement with a standout performance in the hurdles, while Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser stunned the home crowd in her signature 400m sprint.
Women’s 200m: Brittany Brown’s Consistency
Olympic bronze medallist Brittany Brown continued her impressive run by retaining the Diamond League crown in the women’s 200m with a time of 22.13 seconds. Her performance capped off a day of unforgettable athletics in Zurich.
With the season finale complete, athletes now turn their focus to national championships and the road to next summer’s global events. For fans around the world, the 2025 Diamond League Final offered a thrilling reminder of why athletics continues to captivate and inspire.
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Lyles and Bol among champions crowned at Diamond League Final
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