London Diamond League

Matthew Hudson-Smith of Team GB delivered a stunning performance by setting a new European record of 43.74 seconds in the 400m at the London Diamond League, marking the fastest time in the world this year just days before the Paris Olympics. Hudson-Smith, a silver medalist at the World Championships, aims to translate his success into a gold medal in Paris after overcoming significant mental health challenges in the past. In a historic night for Australian athletics, Ollie Hoare also triumphed in the Emsley Carr Mile, finishing just ahead of Norway's Narve Gilje Nordas amid controversy over a fall at the race's start. Meanwhile, Keely Hodgkinson set a new national record in the women's 800m, leading a British sweep of the podium. Other notable performances included Dina Asher-Smith securing third place in the women's 200m and American Noah Lyles achieving a personal best in the men's 100m. These results highlight the strong form and competitive spirit of athletes just ahead of the Olympic Games.