Jessica Hull of Australia set a new world record of 5:19.70 in the women's 2,000m at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, surpassing the previous record held by Francine Niyonsaba. Hull credited the trackside lights indicating world record pace for her achievement, expressing gratitude for the support. This performance comes after Hull's recent success in the 1,500m event and showcases her dedication and strength in track and field. The men's 800m record was also broken by Algeria's Djamel Sedjati, becoming the third-fastest runner in history. Hull's remarkable feat was accomplished amidst a series of national records being broken at the event, emphasizing the high level of competition and achievement in the sport.