Diamond League Final In Zurich Day 1 Highlights: Duplantis Wins Fifth Straight DL Title; Schilder Rules Women’s Shot Put

Hello folks, we’re back with another live blog, and it’s packed with track and field fireworks. Stick around as Zurich hosts Day 1 of the Diamond League Final, where champions will be crowned and records could tumble.

• Pole Vault Women Final – 6:00 PM

• Shot Put Men Final – 8:35 PM

• Shot Put Women Final – 8:35 PM

• High Jump Women Final – 8:45 PM

• Pole Vault Men Final – 9:13 PM

• Long Jump Men Final – 10:05 PM

And we have tonight’s first winner. Katie Moon soars to 4.82m in the women’s pole vault, falling just short at 4.90m. That clearance, only 4cm shy of her 2023 title-winning mark, is enough to crown her Diamond League champion once again. The American regains the Diamond Trophy, her second in three years.

And the crowd goes wild! Nicola Olyslagers nails her first Diamond League title as Mahuchikh crashes out at 2.06m after three heart-stopping attempts. Olyslagers not only ends Mahuchikh’s three-title streak but also sets a world-leading mark and an Oceania record.

What a moment, Zurich is buzzing, and the Aussie has made a statement ahead of the World Championships.

And we have the final result of the Men’s Shot Put.

Joe Kovacs’ fourth attempt of 22.46m was enough to secure his fourth Diamond League crown. Even a foul on his final throw couldn’t stop him from surpassing New Zealand’s Tom Walsh to become the most successful male shot putter in series history.

The victory is especially sweet after missing out on qualification for next month’s World Championships. "We absolutely love coming here. There is no better event for us," Kovacs said. "I know there’s more in the tank, but that’s gonna be it for me this season."

In the pole vault, it’s clear who’s in control, Armand Duplantis is cruising toward the win everyone expected. Sam Kendricks has retired after failing at 6.00m, while Manolo Karalis is hanging on, hitting the bar twice at the same height with one final attempt to stay in contention.

Meanwhile, Simon Ehammer gets a warm welcome as the men’s long jumpers are introduced, the final event of the evening, and the shot put area opens up so more fans can catch the action up close.

What a show from Armand Duplantis! Manolo Karalis threw everything at 6.10m, clearing the bar only to knock it down on the way, earning cheers for a gutsy effort. But Duplantis was untouchable, even brushing the bar on his third attempt couldn’t stop him.

The Swedish star collapses onto the mat, savoring his fifth consecutive Diamond Trophy and moving just two titles shy of Renaud Lavillenie’s legendary record.

Zurich has witnessed yet another masterclass from the world record holder.

Simon Ehammer soars to victory in the men’s long jump, clearing 8.32m and leaving his rivals behind. Furlani makes a final desperate attempt in the last round but falls short, confirming Ehammer’s win. The Swiss star celebrates with a triumphant jump and salutes the ecstatic home crowd, marking his second Diamond League title in three years and his first ever triumph on home soil in Zurich.

Day 1 wraps up! Join us tomorrow for live coverage of day 2. Six Diamond League champions are in the books, 26 more to go.