WANDA DIAMOND LEAGUE - STOCKHOLM 2025
- therookiereporters
- Jun 20
- 3 min read
The Stockholm Diamond League meet on June 15, 2025, delivered a night full of standout performances, personal bests, world leads, a world record and meet records across multiple disciplines.
Sandi Morris - Women’s Pole Vault
Early on June 14, 2025, Sandi Morris delivered an impressive performance in the women’s pole vault, clearing 4.82 meters. The American vaulter demonstrated her trademark consistency and technical precision, securing a top placement in a highly competitive field.
Femke Bol- Women’s 400m hurdles
Femke Bol of the Netherlands continued her reign in the women’s 400m hurdles, setting a new Meet Record (MR) with a time of 52.11. Bol’s fluid hurdling and exceptional finishing speed solidified her dominance ahead of the summer championships.
Reynier Mena- Men’s 200m
Reynier Mena, representing Cuba, ran a powerful 20.05 in the men’s 200m, demonstrating consistency and strength in the final 50 meters to secure a strong placing in a competitive sprint field.
Nicola Olyslagers - Women’s High Jump
Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers cleared 2.01 meters in the women’s high jump, marking a season’s best and reaffirming her position among the global leaders in the event.
Linden Hall - Women’s 3000m
In the women’s 3000m, Linden Hall of Australia clocked an impressive 8:30.01, showing excellent pace judgment and a commanding final lap to hold off a fast-closing field.
Grace Stark - Women’s 100m hurdles
American hurdler Grace Stark lit up the track in the women’s 100m hurdles, sprinting to a new Meet Record of 12.33. Her clean technique over the barriers was the key to her dominant win.
Armand Duplantis - Men’s Pole Vault
Armand Duplantis, competing on home soil in Sweden, brought the crowd to their feet by setting a new World Record (WR) in the men’s pole vault, soaring over 6.28 meters. It was a landmark moment in his already legendary career.
Isabella Whittaker - Women’s 400m
Rising American sprinter Isabella Whittaker impressed in the women’s 400m, clocking 49.78, her first time under the 50-second barrier, showcasing both speed and maturity in her race execution.
Tara Davis-Woodhall - Women’s Long Jump
In the women’s long jump, Tara Davis-Woodhall of the USA flew out to 7.05 meters, a mark that reaffirmed her status as a serious medal contender this season.
Andreas Almgren - Men’s 5000m
Sweden’s own Andreas Almgren brought the stadium to life in the men’s 5000m, running a sensational 12:44.27 to set a new Meet Record and cap a perfectly executed race filled with smart pacing and a fierce kick.
Georgia Hunter Bell - Women’s 800m
Georgia Hunter Bell delivered one of the night’s breakthrough performances in the women’s 800m, running 1:57.66 in a tightly contested finish that confirmed her status as a rising star in the middle distances.
Kristjan Čeh - Men’s Discus Throw
Slovenia’s Kristjan Čeh dominated the men’s discus throw, reaching 69.73 meters with his best throw, combining strength, balance, and technique in a world-class series.
Julian Alfred - Women’s 100m
Julian Alfred, the sprinter from Saint Lucia, lit up the straightaway in the women’s 100m, blazing to a Meet Record of 10.75, showing explosive acceleration and top-end speed.
Rai Benjamin - Men's 400m hurdles
In the men’s 400m hurdles, Rai Benjamin of the USA stormed to a World Lead (WL) time of 46.54, showcasing his characteristic combination of power and rhythm as he prepares for a high-stakes championship season.
Emmanuel Wanyonyl - Men’s 800m
Emmanuel Wanyonyl delivered a sensational performance in the men’s 800 meters, clocking 1:41.95 to set a new World Lead (WL) for the season. The young Kenyan star showcased his trademark confidence and tactical brilliance, controlling the race from start to finish.
Article written by Ioanna Ntontsef
