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Ackera Nugent Claims 100m Hurdles Title at Zurich Diamond League Final
National record holder Ackera Nugent wins first major senior title, takes home US$100,000 after claiming victory in the 100m hurdles at the Diamond League Final in Zurich. Tia Clayton fell short of securing a wild card entry to the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo

Kaboom Editors
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Kishane Thompson Beats Noah Lyles in Paris Final Rematch
In their first rematch since the 2024 Paris Olympic 100m final, Kishane Thompson edged out Noah Lyles in the men’s 100m at the Silesia Diamond League, equaling the meet record of 9.87s. Jamaica’s Tia Clayton ran a personal best of 10.82s in the women’s 100m, while Shericka Jackson stormed to victory in the 200m

Kaboom Editors
Aug 16, 20251 min read


Kishane Thompson to Clash with Noah Lyles for First Time Since Olympic 100m Final
Olympic silver medalist Thompson is set to face Noah Lyles at the Silesia Diamond League on August 16. The announcement was made exactly one year after the 2024 Paris final and just hours after Lyles’ controversial 200m win over Kenny Bednarek at the US Championships

Kaboom Editors
Aug 4, 20251 min read


Jamaica Wins 4x100m with 37.80s in London; Seville Edges Lyles in 100m Showdown
The Jamaican men’s 4x100m relay team clocked a season-best 37.80 seconds, pushing Jamaica to 15th in the rankings and edging Nigeria out of a World Championships spot for Tokyo. Oblique Seville edges out Olympic champion Noah Lyles 🇺🇸 with a 9.86s win in the men’s 100m race

Kaboom Editors
Jul 19, 20251 min read


Megan Tapper Claims First Diamond League Win, Equals Personal Best in Monaco
Jamaican sprint hurdler Megan Tapper continued her strong form by securing her first-ever Diamond League victory, clocking a season-best 12.34 seconds. Jordan Scott flies to 17.52m in the triple jump, setting a personal best and the world-leading result

Kaboom Editors
Jul 11, 20251 min read


Thompson, Clayton Twins, and Nugent Set for Eugene Diamond League Meet
Fresh off the Jamaican Trials, 100m champions Kishane Thompson, twins Tina and Tia Clayton, along with Ackera Nugent and Bryan Levell, are set to compete at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene

Kaboom Editors
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Diamond League Announces Prize Money Increase from 2025
The major track and field competition announced a prize money increase for the 2025 season, raising the total pool to a record $9.24 million

Kaboom Editors
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Jamaican Sprinter Ackeem Blake Earns Over $45K in 2024, Eyes Bigger Goals for 2025
Blake, who was crowned the 100m Diamond League champion on Friday, took home $30,000 for his victory

Kobe K. Bryan
Sep 16, 20241 min read


J'cans Nugent, Salmon, and Campbell Secure 3rd Place Finishes at Brussels Diamond League Finals
Nugent placed 3rd in the 100m hurdles (12.55s), Salmon in the 400m hurdles (53.99s), and Campbell in the men's shot put finlas

Kobe K. Bryan
Sep 14, 20241 min read


Blake, Gayle, and Alfred Dominate Brussels Diamond League Finals with Their Wins
Ackeem Blake wins the 100m, Olympic champion Julien Alfred takes the women's title, and Tajay Gayle claims the long jump crown

Kobe K. Bryan
Sep 13, 20241 min read


Julien Alfred Expresses Future Plans: "I Haven't Had a Chance to Celebrate with My Country Yet"
100m Olympic champion set for Zurich rematch with Sha'Carri Richardson: 'I really want to go back to Saint Lucia, celebrate with my people"
Akeeile Harris
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Ackera Nugent Shatters Jamaican 100m Hurdles Record: "Still So Young, Still Have to Show Up'"
Nugent sets world-leading 12.24s in 100m hurdles, breaks her own national record, stating: "I’m in no rush—22y-o with 15 more years to go"

Kobe K. Bryan
Aug 31, 20241 min read


Tia Clayton Earns Her First Diamond League Win With A 10.83s Personal Best
Nugent wins with 12.29s meet record in Silesia, as Blake finishes 3rd in 100m; American Grant Holloway edges out Broadbell

Kaboom Editors
Aug 25, 20241 min read


Jamaica's Rasheed Broadbell Edges Olympic Champion Grant Holloway in Lausanne
Olympic bronze medalist Rasheed Broadbell won in 13.10s, Tia Clayton finished 5th in the 100m, Nugent took 3rd in the 100m hurdles
Akeeile Harris
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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