Doha Diamond League Delivers Fireworks: World Leads, Personal Bests, and Nail-Biting Finishes
The 2025 Doha Diamond League opened with high drama and elite performances as athletes across events delivered world-leading marks, personal breakthroughs, and thrilling battles. From a historic 91.06m javelin throw to photo-finish sprints and field event surprises, the meet set the tone for a competitive season ahead. Here’s a full breakdown of the standout moments and performances.
Weber Sets World Lead in Men’s Javelin with 91.06m
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra kicked things off with an 88.44m opener and broke the 90m barrier for the first time in his career with a 90.23m in round three. Julian Weber of Germany responded with 89.06m, then uncorked a massive 91.06m throw in the sixth round for the win and world lead. Two-time world champ Anderson Peters (85.64m) took third, ahead of Keshorn Walcott (84.65m).
Julian Weber: “I don’t know what happened tonight. I just felt amazing... The crowd helped me throw beyond 90 metres for the first time.”
Men’s Discus Throw
Australia’s Matthew Denny dominated from the start, leading with 67.33m and sealing the win with a 68.97m effort in the Final 3. Sweden’s Daniel Stahl pushed into second (67.06m), nudging past Kristjan Ceh’s 66.92m.
Denny: “The conditions were tricky with the wind... I didn’t take anything for granted today.”
Women’s 400 Metres
Salwa Eid Naser equaled the meeting record with 49.83, her fourth sub-50 race this season. European champ Natalia Bukowiecka (50.92) and Lieke Klaver (51.12) completed the podium.
Naser: “It was my aim for today’s meeting to set a meeting record.”
Men’s 200 Metres
Olympic champ Letsile Tebogo claimed his first Diamond League win of the season in 20.10, narrowly beating USA’s Courtney Lindsey (20.11). Joseph Fahnbulleh finished third in 20.26.
Tebogo: “It was all about enjoying... I believe the meeting record will be gone soon.”
Women’s 100 Metres
Tia Clayton of Jamaica sprinted to a wind-assisted 10.92 victory, edging her twin Tina Clayton (11.02) and Britain’s Amy Hunt (11.03). Olympic legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Patrizia Van der Weken both clocked 11.05.
Tia Clayton: “It wasn’t my best start, but it was a great race for me and my sister.”
Women’s 3000m Steeplechase
Faith Cherotich outkicked Olympic champ Yinfred Yavi in a sprint finish to win in a world-leading 9:05.08. Sembo Almayew (9:09.27) and Nora Jeruto (9:11.78) followed.
Cherotich: “It felt almost like an Olympic final.”
Men’s 800 Metres
Botswana’s Tshepiso Maselela surged to his first Diamond League victory and a world lead of 1:43.11. Bryce Hoppel (1:43.26), Wycliffe Kinyamal (1:43.37), and Slimane Moula (1:43.55) also dipped under 1:44.
Women’s Pole Vault
Great Britain’s Molly Caudery cleared 4.75m to win in gusty conditions. Roberta Bruni and Katie Moon shared second (4.63m), with Grove and Morris also clearing the same height but finishing fourth on countback.
Caudery: “The wind made it tough, but I managed to navigate it.”
Men’s 110m Hurdles
Rasheed Broadbell clocked 13.14 for the win, ahead of Jamal Britt (13.25) and Enrique Llopis (13.27).
Broadbell: “I felt pressure but told myself to relax. It’s early in the season.”
Women’s Triple Jump
Jamaica’s Shanieka Ricketts took the win with a 14.72m leap, holding off Olympic champ Thea Lafond (14.39m) and France’s Ilionis Guillaume (14.20m).
Ricketts: “I’m at the best state of mind of my career.”
Men’s 5000 Metres
Kenya’s Reynold Cheruiyot, just 21, won in a personal best 13:16.40—only his second career race over the distance.
Women’s 1500 Metres
Nelly Chepchirchir took the win in 4:05.00, staying ahead of Olympic finalist Susan Ejore (4:06.27).
Men’s 400m Hurdles
Italy’s Alessandro Sibilio won his first Diamond League race in 49.32, battling tough winds.
Sibilio: “Next time I’ll go under 49 seconds. I’m saving my best for Tokyo.”
Men’s High Jump
Olympic silver medallist Shelby McEwen cleared 2.26m to win a wind-impacted competition. Ryochi Akamatsu and Hamish Kerr shared second at 2.23m.
McEwen: “I’m healthy, and I’ve got the win—so it’s a lot.”
