Shanghai Diamond League 2025: Tinch, Duplantis, Mahuchik Shine with World-Leading Performances
The second leg of the 2025 Diamond League series delivered world-class action on Saturday, May 3 in Shanghai, as several athletes put down statement performances. From Cordell Tinch’s blistering 12.87 in the 110m hurdles to Mondo Duplantis' 6.11m vault, and Tsige Duguma’s 800m world lead, the meet offered thrilling battles and elite marks across the board. Here’s a full breakdown of the night’s standout events.
Men’s 110 Metres Hurdles
Cordell Tinch backed up his Xiamen victory with a world-leading 12.87 in Shanghai, equaling Dayron Robles as the fourth-fastest man in history. Only Aries Merritt (12.80), Grant Holloway (12.81), and Devon Allen (12.84) have gone quicker. Japan’s Rachid Muratake took second again with a seasonal best of 13.10, followed by Olympic bronze medallist Rasheed Broadbell in 13.24. China’s Xu Zhuoyi led the local charge with 13.29, edging Junxi Liu (13.30).
Tinch: “I felt like I was going to run something fast, but 12.87? That’s a surprise. I’ve made a lot of changes this year, and I’m learning to put it all together.”
Men’s Pole Vault
Armand “Mondo” Duplantis extended his dominance with a 6.11m clearance, breaking his own meet record. Emmanouil Karalis had a breakout night, clearing 5.82m, 5.92m, and 6.01m—all on first attempts—before Duplantis responded by matching 6.01m and taking the lead on countback. Menno Vloon placed third with 5.82m.
Duplantis: “That jump didn’t feel great, which is encouraging. I’ve got another month of training ahead—just building for Tokyo.”
Men’s 400 Metres Hurdles
Karsten Warholm followed his 300m hurdles world best with a 47.28 win in Shanghai. Brazil’s Matheus Lima clocked a lifetime best of 48.08 for second, ahead of Carl Bengstrom (48.72) and Berke Akcam (48.84).
Warholm: “That was a messy race. I hit a few hurdles, so 47.28 shows I have more in the tank.”
Men’s 100 Metres
Akani Simbine stayed perfect this season, running 9.98 to edge Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson (9.99). Letsile Tebogo recorded a seasonal best of 10.03 for third, with Emmanuel Eseme (10.07) and Christian Coleman (10.13) rounding out the top five.
Simbine: “Not my best execution, but I’m happy to keep winning. A busy May ahead.”
Women’s 100 Metres Hurdles
Grace Stark set a meeting record with 12.42, holding off Danielle Williams (12.55) and Marione Fourie (12.62), who matched her Xiamen result. Tonea Marshall (12.72) and Pia Skrzyszowska (12.74) followed closely.
Women’s High Jump
Yaroslava Mahuchik cleared 2.00m cleanly to claim victory. Nicola Olyslagers reached 1.98m on her second attempt, while Eleanor Patterson managed 1.95m.
Mahuchik: “I liked my performance—especially getting over two metres on my first attempt. I feel my shape improving.”
Men’s 5000 Metres
Berihu Aregawi won a fierce Ethiopian showdown in 12:50.45, a new meeting record. Kum Girma ran a PB of 12:50.59 for second, and Mezgebu Sime clocked 12:51.86. Kenya’s Nicholas Kipkorir finished fourth in 12:56.81.
Women’s Discus Throw
Valarie Allman dominated with a 70.08m throw, her second straight win in China. She also threw 68.28m and 69.65m. Jorinde Van Klinken threw a seasonal best of 66.22m for second, ahead of Yaimé Perez (65.00m).
Allman: “I felt ready and went for it. Seeing 70 metres gives me confidence. I’m leaving China with momentum.”
Women’s Shot Put
Chase Jackson threw 20.54m to win and set a meeting record. Jessica Schilder followed with 19.77m, with Fanny Roos (19.66m NR) and Sarah Mitton (19.59m) close behind.
Jackson: “A good night. I’ve been working on my technique, and it’s coming together.”
Men’s 400 Metres
Chris Bailey clocked a personal best of 44.17 to edge Bayapo Ndori (44.32) in a tight finish.
Bailey: “Not my cleanest race, but I’m happy with the PB. The season’s off to a great start.”
Women’s 800 Metres
Tsige Duguma set a world lead, meeting, and Ethiopian record with 1:56.64. Australia’s Sarah Billings ran a massive PB of 1:57.83 for second. Halimah Nakaayi (1:58.39), Natoya Goule Toppin (1:58.43), Addison Wiley (1:58.59), and Nigist Getachew (1:58.67) rounded out a stacked final.
Women’s 200 Metres
Anavia Battle repeated her Xiamen win, clocking 22.38. Rhasidat Adeleke finished second in 22.72, with Henriette Jaeger and Amy Hunt both timed at 22.86.
Men’s 3000 Metres Steeplechase
Abrham Sime won in 8:07.92. Edmund Serem (8:08.58) and Simon Koech (8:09.05) followed closely, with Mohamed Jhinaoui fourth in 8:10.55.
Women’s Javelin Throw
Elina Tzengko secured her second straight win with a 64.90m throw. Qianqian Dai set a PB of 64.38m for second. Jo-Dai Van Dyk placed third with 62.53m. Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi failed to make the final three, throwing 60.33m.
Tzengko: “I stuck to my technique and stayed consistent over 60 metres. A great night.”
Men’s Triple Jump
Pedro Pablo Pichardo opened his season with a 17.03m win. Jordan Scott jumped 17.00m for second, and Yaming Zhu reached 16.92m for third.
Men’s Long Jump
Shi Yuhao Chao jumped 8.21m to win on home soil. Heng Shu (8.18m), Wayne Pinnock (8.10m), and Bozhidar Sarabouykov (8.09m) completed a tight top four.
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