Athletes prepare for key events at Silesia Diamond League in Poland

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Athletes prepare for key events at Silesia Diamond League in Poland
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World sprint champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden lead a strong field at the Diamond League meet in Silesia, Poland, on Sunday. Jefferson-Wooden, aiming to defend her unbeaten 100m streak, will compete against US teammate Sha'Carri Richardson and Olympic champion Julien Alfred. Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns to Diamond League action in the men's 1,500m after a two-year absence, joined by notable competitors including Isaace Nader and Jake Wightman. The men's 400m hurdles features a clash between Karsten Warholm and Alison dos Santos, while the men's 100m showcases a deep field vying for valuable points ahead of the finals in Brussels next month.

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  • Jefferson-Wooden matches meet record last year at Silesia
  • Ingebrigtsen runs 1,500m for the first time in two years
  • Warholm seeks redemption against dos Santos in hurdles
  • Men's 100m field includes 14 of top 20 qualifiers
  • Finals in Brussels set for September 4-5
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World sprint champions Oblique Seville and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden head a stellar cast of elite track and field athletes who will take part in the Diamond League meet in Poland on Sunday.Jefferson-Wooden made her Diamond League debut in Poland and went on to match Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's meet record of 10.66sec last year.

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