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A recap of Paris Diamond League 2025 action, including Anavia Battle's statement 200m win to send a warning to the likes of Gabby Thomas and Shericka Jackson.
A night of electric performances lit up the Stade Charléty as the Paris Diamond League delivered world-class action, headlined by record-breaking runs from Marileidy Paulino and Rai Benjamin, and a dramatic win in the men’s 800m by Mohamed Attaoui.
Paulino Outduels Naser in Historic 400m Showdown
Dominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino stole the spotlight in the women’s 400m, clocking 48.81 seconds, setting a meet record and world lead.
She edged Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser, who led off the curve and finished second in 48.85, her best time in years. The thrilling finish down the home stretch showcased both athletes at their peak.
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18:49 - 19.06.2025
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Paulino’s victory was one of the fastest non-championship 400m races in history. Chile’s Martina Weil took third in 49.83, followed by strong performances from Lynna Irby-Jackson (49.87), Amber Anning (49.96), Isabella Whittaker (50.18), Lieke Klaver (50.26), and Amandine Brossier (52.10).
Benjamin Blazes to Meet Record in 400m Hurdles
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Benjamin Blazes to Meet Record in 400m Hurdles American star Rai Benjamin reminded the world of his class with a dominant victory in the men’s 400m hurdles, clocking 46.93 to break the previous meet record of 46.98 set by Abderrahman Samba in 2018.
Samba finished second in 47.09, a season best, while fellow American Trevor Bassitt placed third in 48.13.
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Attaoui Wins Tactical 800m Battle France’s Mohamed Attaoui thrilled the home crowd with a perfectly timed charge on the inside to win the men’s 800m in a season-best 1:42.73.
Early leader Josh Hoey of the U.S. held on for second in 1:43.00, with Bryce Hoppel rounding out the top three in 1:43.11. Britain’s Max Burgin (1:43.61), France’s Gabriel Tual (1:43.84), and Ireland’s Mark English (1:43.98) also dipped under 1:44.
Elsewhere on the Track In the sprints, Anavia Battle made her mark with a commanding win in the women’s 200m, while talk continued to build around a potential summer clash between Noah Lyles and NFL star Tyreek Hill.
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19:50 - 19.06.2025
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The Paris Diamond League served as a crucial proving ground ahead of the Tokyo World Championships next September with stars like Paulino and Benjamin signaling they are ready to shine when it matters most.
Nelly Chepchirchir Soars to 1500m Win
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Kenya’s Nelly Chepchirchir powered to a stunning victory in the women’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League, clocking 3:57.02 to secure a season's best and solidify her position as one of the season's breakout stars.
In a tightly contested race that saw five athletes dip under 3:58, Ireland’s Sarah Healy surged into second with a personal best of 3:57.15, marking a major milestone in her young career. Ethiopia’s Birke Haylom, who had led through the early stages, settled for third in 3:57.50, a meet record for the U20 category and her season best.
Australia’s Linden Hall took fourth with 3:57.63 (SB), closely followed by Ethiopia’s Worknesh Mesele, who moved up three spots to place fifth in 3:57.95. Georgia Bell Hunter of Great Britain was sixth in 3:58.06, just ahead of France’s Agathe Guillemot (3:58.44, SB), and Kenya’s Susan Ejore Lokayo, who slipped to eighth in 3:58.65 despite a season best.
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