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The London Diamond League is one of the finest athletic meetings in the world, held in one of the finest stadiums in the world, the Queen’s Olympic Stadium. Americans competed in London, and here is my quick report on their performances.Â
The American performances in the 2025 London Diamond League
Men’s 100 meters
Noah Lyles, in his first 100m of the year, ran 10.00, in second behind Oblique Seville. Noah has two byes in for USATF and Worlds as defending champion in the 100m and 200m. Noah Lyles will compete in the 200m, all rounds at USATF Champs.
Men’s 400 meters
Vernon Norwood took 4th in 44.34. Vernon is one of the most veteran of our 400-meter runners. He is a killer on the 4x400m relay.
Men’s 800 meters
Bryce Hoppel, the AR holder in the 800m, took 4th in 1:42.71. Donavan Brazier, the 2019 World Champ, ran his fastest time in six years, with a 1:43.08.
Women’s 800 meters
Addison Wiley took second in the w800m, in 1:57.43. Addy is a powerful kicker. Watch her in Eugene next week.
Women’s Mile
Sinclaire Johnson finished 4th in 4:16.32, a new National record for the U.S.
Women’s 400m hurdles
Jasmine Jones took second in 53.18 in the 400m hurdles, which was won by Femke Bol in 52.10 (her 28th win in Diamond League).
Women’s pole vault
Katie Moon was second in the pole vault, clearing 4.73m, behind Olivia McTaggart of New Zealand, who won in 4.73m. Emily Grove was 4th, the same height as the winner, 4.73m.
Women’s Long Jump
The LJ was won by Malaika Mihambo, Germany, the Tokyo 2021 LJ gold medalist. Claire Bryant, USA, the 2025 World Indoor Champ, took fourth in 6.78m. Monae Nichols, USA, was fifth in 6.74m.
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