Thrilling Performances at Oslo Diamond League: Warholm, Duplantis, and Alfred Shine with Bolt in Attendance
In a dazzling display of athletic prowess, Karsten Warholm, Julien Alfred, and Armand “Mondo” Duplantis stole the spotlight at the Diamond League meet in Oslo on Thursday, captivating a sell-out crowd of 15,000 fans. The legendary Usain Bolt was in attendance, adding to the evening’s excitement.
Warholm Sets World Best in 300m Hurdles
Norwegian star Karsten Warholm electrified the crowd by clocking 32.67 seconds in the 300m hurdles, marking a new world best for the event, which only gained official status this year. Warholm’s time surpassed his previous mark of 33.05 seconds, set earlier in the season. “I was very clean over the hurdles,” he noted, reflecting on his performance.
Duplantis Dominates in Pole Vault
Swedish pole vault sensation Armand Duplantis continued his winning streak, clearing 6.15 meters to secure his 36th victory in 40 Diamond League outings. “It got cooler, so that was why I stopped jumping,” Duplantis explained, hinting at his ambition to break the world record on Sunday in Stockholm.
Alfred Impresses in Season Opener
Julien Alfred, the reigning Olympic champion, kicked off her season with a triumphant win in the women’s 100m, finishing in 10.89 seconds. After meeting Bolt for the first time, she expressed her excitement: “It was my first race of the season, so I was a little rusty, but getting the win is the main thing.”
Other Notable Performances
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the Olympic champion, claimed victory in the 800m with a time of 1:42.78, while Haruka Kitaguchi won the women’s javelin with a throw of 64.63 meters. In the women’s 3000m steeplechase, Faith Cherotich set a meet record of 9:02.60, outpacing Winfred Yavi.
American Record in 5000m
In a surprising turn, Nico Young set a new American record in the 5000m with a time of 12:45.27, beating the previous record and making his mark as the fastest American in outdoor five kilometers.
