Lausanne: Some of the biggest names in global track and field will be out to take another step towards the Wanda Diamond League Final at the sixth leg of the season here on Friday.
Shot put world record holder Ryan Crouser launches his campaign at Athletissima.
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra returns from injury to continue his title defence and Ivorian sprint queen Marie-Josée Ta Lou aims for a third successive win.
The Wanda Diamond League comprises 14 of the best invitational track and field meetings in the world. The meetings are spread across Asia, Africa, Europe and North America, and make up the top tier of World Athletics’ global one-day meeting competition structure.
Athletes compete for points at the 13 series meetings in a bid to qualify for the two-day Wanda Diamond League Final in Eugene on 16th-17th September.
