**Seville, Jefferson-Wooden Claim 100m Victories at Silesia Diamond League**
**Silesia, Poland – August 24, 2026** – The Silesia Diamond League witnessed thrilling performances from world champions Oblique Seville of Jamaica and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the United States, who both secured victories in their respective 100m events on Thursday.
Oblique Seville set a new meet record in the men's 100m, clocking an impressive 9.83 seconds. This performance not only showcased his speed but also marked him as a formidable contender in the sprinting arena. Following closely behind were American sprinters Kenny Bednarek and Christian Coleman, who finished second and third with times of 9.87 seconds and 9.93 seconds, respectively.
In the women's 100m, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden triumphed in a highly anticipated race against Olympic champion Julien Alfred. Jefferson-Wooden achieved a season-best time of 10.78 seconds, while Alfred finished in second place. Sha’Carri Richardson, the Olympic silver medalist, secured third with a time of 10.96 seconds.
The event also featured a remarkable display from pole vault star Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis, who, despite facing three early failures, managed to clinch victory with a jump of 6.20 meters. Norway’s Sondre Guttormsen took home the silver medal with a height of 6.00 meters, while Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis also reached 6.00 meters but settled for bronze based on countback.
In another highlight of the evening, Brazil’s Alison Dos Santos delivered a standout performance in the men's 400m hurdles. He finished with a time of 46.43 seconds, breaking the previous meet record of 46.82 seconds set by world record holder Karsten Warholm. Dos Santos expressed his anticipation for a fast race, acknowledging the caliber of his competitors.
In the 1,500m race, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the European 5,000m gold medalist, made his return to the Diamond League after a two-year hiatus. He finished fourth in a race won by American Ethan Strand, who clocked 3:30.77 seconds. Ingebrigtsen remarked on his performance, noting he felt "a little rusty" at the start but improved as the race progressed.
The hammer throw events were dominated by Canadian athletes Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers, who both secured gold medals with impressive throws of 82.92 meters and 77.09 meters, respectively.
In the women’s 400m, Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic continued her winning streak, finishing in 48.87 seconds. Meanwhile, in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase, Ethiopia’s Gemechu Godana achieved a meet record time of 8:02.74, defeating Morocco’s two-time Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali.
The meet also saw Ja’Kobe Tharp, the world record holder, winning the 110m hurdles in 13.05 seconds, while Alaysha Johnson claimed victory in the women’s short hurdles with a time of 12.52 seconds. In the high jump, Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh equaled the meet record by clearing a height of 2.00 meters.
Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi made headlines as well, breaking the meet record in the 400m with a time of 43.59 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by world record holder Wayde van Niekerk.
The Silesia Diamond League showcased a series of remarkable athletic feats, with athletes from around the world delivering performances that will be remembered as they continue their journeys toward future competitions.