WANDA DIAMOND LEAGUE - OSLO 2025
- therookiereporters
- Jun 20
- 3 min read
At the 2025 Oslo Diamond League, several standout performances highlighted the meet across various disciplines, serving as a showcase of elite athletics, with multiple personal bests, world leads, and thrilling head-to-head contests.
Leyanis Pérez Hernández - Women’s Triple Jump
Leyanis Pérez Hernández of Cuba delivered a strong performance in the women’s triple jump, leaping to an impressive 14.72 meters, showcasing her consistency and form in the build-up to the championship season.
Isabella Whittaker - Women’s 400m
Isabella Whittaker of the United States lit up the track in the women’s 400 meters, clocking to 49.58 seconds. Her sub-50 run confirmed her emergence as a major contender on the global stage.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi - Men’s 800m
In the men’s 800 meters, Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya stormed to victory with a blazing season-best 1:42.78, displaying exceptional front-running and reaffirming his place among the world’s elite in the two-lap event.
Faith Cherotich - Women's 3000m Steeplechase
Kenyan Faith Cherotich set a world lead and a meeting record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase, crossing the line in 9:02.60 after a dominant performance from the front, further cementing her status as one of the top steeplechasers of her generation.
Isaac Nader - Men’s Mile
Portugal’s Isaac Nader impressed in the men’s mile with a National Record (NR), running a swift 3:48.25, a career highlight that puts him firmly in the mix ahead of the Olympic season.
Reynier Mena - Men's 200m
In the men’s 200 meters, Reynier Mena of Cuba sprinted to victory in 20.20 seconds, maintaining top-end speed through the curve and down the home straight in challenging conditions.
Julien Alfred - Women’s 100m
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia continued her stellar form in the women’s 100 meters, clocking a season-best to 10.89 seconds in a confident and composed run that reaffirmed her as a sprinting force in 2025.
Haruka Kitaguchi - Women’s Javelin Throw
Japan’s Haruka Kitaguchi, the reigning world champion, threw 64.63 meters in the women’s javelin throw, securing the win with a season-best and showing solid early-season form as she builds toward global competitions.
Nico Young - Men’s 5000m
American long-distance talent Nico Young produced a stunning run in the men’s 5000 meters, clocking 12:45.27, a massive personal best and one of the fastest times in history, signalling his arrival among the world’s elite.
Dalilah Muhammad - Women’s 400m hurdles
America’s hurdler Dalilah Muhammad delivered a classy performance in the women’s 400m hurdles, finishing a season-best in 53.34 seconds, her fastest time in recent years and a sign of her return to top form.
Scott Jordan - Men’s Triple Jump
In the men’s triple jump, Jamaican Scott Jordan bounded out to 17.34 meters, a lifetime personal best that earned him a spot on the podium and attention as a rising star in the event.
Armand Duplantis - Men's Pole Vault
World record holder Armand Duplantis thrilled the crowd in the men’s pole vault, clearing 6.15 meters for a new meeting record (MR). His precision and flair once again captivated fans in Oslo.
Karsten Warholm - Men’s 300m Hurdles
And finally, Norway’s own Karsten Warholm delivered a sensational performance in the rarely run men’s 300m hurdles, stopping the clock at 32.67 seconds, setting a world-best performance (WBP), a World Record (WR), a Diamond League Record (DLR) and a Meeting Record (MR) in front of a roaring home crowd.
Article written by Ioanna Ntontsef
