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Several top athletes who qualified for the Zurich Diamond League Finals 2025 will surprisingly miss out, reshaping anticipation for the event
On Wednesday afternoon, there is enthusiasm in the air regarding the Zurich Diamond League Finals 2025.
Spectators will get to see great performances by some of the world's best athletes, with Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo, Julien Alfred, and Mondo Duplantis being the headliners throughout the two-day extravaganza.
While there are many big names going to light up the track, there also appear to be some big omissions.
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14:28 - 25.08.2025
A recap of how some Harambee Stars players performed over the weekend for various foreign-based clubs, including Michael Olunga and Jonah Ayunga, while another Kenyan prospect made his debut for Leicester.
Despite qualifying with their excellent Diamond League showings, five star performers will not be present in Zurich.
Pulse Sports looks at those most missed.
5. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has been among the most talked-about names among female sprinters this year. With impressive 100m victories in Eugene, Silesia, and Brussels, she accumulated 24 points to earn a good qualification for Zurich.
Despite being qualified, Jefferson-Wooden has decided to skip the Zurich finals. After Brussels victory, she said her top priority was always to stay healthy and prepare for the World Championships in Tokyo. Over-racing is a risk more than the allure of another Diamond League title for her.
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08:56 - 26.08.2025
'What a Gem' - Benni McCarthy Showers Praise on Harambee Stars Utility Man After Fine CHAN 2024 Run
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has singled out one of his players for special praise following his starring role at the CHAN 2024 tournament.
Her withdrawal totally reworks the 100m field. Without Jefferson-Wooden's fast opening and fast finishes, the sport is deprived of one of its brightest dangers, and fans can only dream about what might have been if she was among the world's best on the starting list.
4. Tara Davis-Woodhall
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Women's long jump will never be the same without Tara Davis-Woodhall.
Her performances placed her in the favorites list for Zurich, but her name is absent from the entry list. The American phenomenon has seemingly redirected her interest toward the World Championships, where she is every chance of medaling.
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18:36 - 26.08.2025
Gambia Coach Spotted Enjoying Nyama Choma in Kenya Ahead of Harambee Stars Showdown in Kasarani
The former Gor Mahia coach will be taking charge of Gambia this September for their World Cup qualifiers against Kenya's Harambee Stars at Kasarani Stadium.
Davis-Woodhall's non-attendance takes some of the excitement out of the field events. With her charisma and crowd-winning jumps, she has built up a broad following, and Zurich spectators are sure to miss her sparky presence.
3. Masai Russell
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Masai Russell, the reigning Olympic champion in the 100m hurdles, carved out a superb Diamond League season. She bagged 20 points thanks to standout podium finishes, including a victory in Silesia and a second place in Lausanne.
Although she has delivered some brilliant performances, Russell will not be racing in Zurich. Instead, she's tactically scheduling her season to peak at the World Championships in Tokyo, where she will look to add another global medal to her CV.
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15:56 - 25.08.2025
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has revealed two glaring weaknesses he saw in Byrne Omondi's game when he initially overlooked him from the initial CHAN 2024 squad he has since improved on.
In the obstacles event, her absence is a significant loss. Russell's consistency and explosiveness were making her favorite to claim the crown, and fans will have to wait until Tokyo to see her compete again.
2. Shericka Jackson
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The absence of Shericka Jackson, one of the greatest 200m runners of all time, is therefore a major news story. She secured her qualifying mark at Xiamen and Silesia, where she was second and then first.
Even that, though, will be the exception. Jackson won't be appearing in Zurich's starting blocks. Her decision is a conscious one, designed to hone training in advance of the World Championships, where she should be a gold favorite.
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14:53 - 24.08.2025
Madagascar stunned Harambee Stars 4-3 on penalties at Kasarani Stadium last Friday to seal a CHAN 2024 semi final place.
Her withdrawal deprives Zurich of a blockbuster contest in the women's 200m. Fans eagerly anticipated pitting her against upstarts like Julien Alfred, but the wait will be until Tokyo.
1. Kishane Thompson
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Kishane Thompson's withdrawal is likely the most disappointing for sprint fans.
The Jamaican has been the fastest in the world this season, setting scorching times in Shanghai, Eugene, and Silesia to make him the man to beat.
His campaign took a dip, however, with a shin issue contracted following the Silesia meeting. Not only did it rule him out of Lausanne, but Zurich as well.