Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Mohamed Abdilaahi had a statement in the men's 3,000m in a world-leading — and meet record — 7:25.77 in Keqiao on Saturday. (Photo by Marta Gorczynska for Diamond League AG)

Shanghai’s Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao

The early season assessment was on display at Saturday's Shanghai Diamond League in Keqiao and the order of business was a flex of seven world leads in the women’s shot put, women’s 5,000m, men’s 3,000m, women’s 1,500m, women’s 3,000m steeplechase, men’s 300m hurdles and women’s 100m hurdles.

Keqiao Stadium got a taste of what the rest of the schedule will have in store as a mix of Olympic and world champions and record holders warmed up the stage as the series shifts to Xiamen next week.
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Mondo Duplantis leaped to a 6.12m meet record for the win after flirting with jumping 6.32m and possibly breaking his own 6.31m world record he set in March. (Photo by Marta Gorczynska for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
The coveted Diamond League trophy was a silent reminder that a long season was finally underway and would be a multi-city — and country — commitment for many competitors. (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Nickisha Pryce took the women’s 400m in 49.75 over Aaliyah Butler (49.78) and Roxana Gomez (50.24). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
In the women’s long jump, Monae’ Nichols took the victory in 6.89m over Natalia Linares (6.78m) and Alexis Brown ( 6.75m). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Masai Russell stormed to 12.25 world lead and meet record in the women’s 100m hurdles over Devynne Charlton (12.38) and Tobi Amusan (12.41). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Birke Haylom posted a 3:55.56 world lead and meet record in the women’s 1,500m in a win over Tsige Duguma (3:55.71) and Abbey Caldwell (3:56.12). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Jamal Britt took the men’s 110m hurdles in 13.07 over Cordell Tinch (13.10) and Rachid Muratake (13.18). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
In a loaded women’s 200m, Shericka Jackson was electric in a 22.07 win over Shaunae Miller-Uibo (22.26) and Anavia Battle (22.40). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Jessica Schilder took the women’s shot put in a world-leading 21.09m, while Chase Jackson was second with 20.46m and Sarah Mitton third with 20.42m. (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Kristjan Ceh tossed a 70.58m to win the men’s discus over Matthew Denny (67.54m) and Daniel Ståhl (66.71m). (Photo by Marta Gorczynska for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
In a stunner, Gift Leotlela grabbed the men’s 100m in 9.97, over Ferdinand Omanyala (9.98) and Kenny Bednarek (9.98) in a field that also included Christian Coleman (10.01) and Letsile Tebogo (10.12). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Alison dos Santos won the men’s 300m hurdles in a 33.01 world lead over Karsten Warholam (33.05) and Matheus Lima (33.75). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
In the men’s 800m, Mark English kicked to a 1:43.85 meet record in a win over Kethobogile Haingura (1:43.89) and Brandon Miller (1:44.00). (Photo by Marta Gorczynska for Diamond League AG)
Shanghai's Diamond Debut of World Leads in Keqiao
Peruth Chemutai powered here way to the world lead in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase in 8:51.47 over Faith Cherotich (8:51.48) and Marwa Bouzayani (8:58.09). (Photo by Liam Blackwell for Diamond League AG)

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