British sprinter, Olympic silver medallist, world champion in waiting?
In Birmingham, Briton Amy Hunt defends her British 100m title, beating Dina Asher-Smith amid a crowd-pleasing sprint duel. Romell Glave claims his first British 100m title with a late surge, beating Zharnel Hughes as faster times begin to define the season. The events highlight a rising American and Swiss contenders on the European stage.
Josh Kerr has broken the mile world record at the London Diamond League, running 3:42.66 to shave 0.47 seconds off Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 mark. The Scot led through precise pacing from Brannon Kidder and Zan Rudolf and won by a clear margin; the meet also featured standout wins from Julien Alfred and Karsten Warholm.
Noah Lyles has claimed a U.S. national title in the 100m with a world-leading 9.79s, but he pulls up with a hamstring cramp in the 200m final, finishing last as Garrett Kaalund wins in 20.04s. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden takes the women’s 200m, while the season features the new Ultimate Championships with a $150,000 prize.