Jefferson Wooden, Moon, and Mullings headline a thrilling Brussels Diamond League

The 49th edition of the Allianz Memorial Van Damme lit up Brussels with world-class performances before 35,000 fans, as Olympic champions, world medallists, and rising stars battled for Diamond League points ahead of next week’s final in Zurich. The evening featured dominant victories from Melissa Jefferson Wooden, Katie Moon, and Ralford Mullings, alongside breakthrough wins and meeting records across the program.

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Women’s 100 metres

Olympic bronze medallist and US champion Melissa Jefferson Wooden stormed to her ninth victory of the season, clocking 10.76 to remain unbeaten in 2025. Reigning world champion Sha’Carri Richardson settled for second in 11.08, followed by Britain’s Daryll Neita (11.15). Jamaican great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (11.17) and Nigeria’s Favour Ofili (11.19) rounded out a competitive top five.

Women’s pole vault

Olympic champion Katie Moon soared to victory, clearing 4.85m on her third attempt after she and Britain’s Molly Caudery both cleared 4.80m. Rising US star Hana Moll took third with 4.74m, her best clearance of the night.
Moon: “This was really what I needed, especially before Tokyo and Zurich. My 4.85 jump was one of the best I’ve ever taken, and this gives me huge confidence.”

Men’s discus throw

Jamaica’s Ralford Mullings claimed his first-ever Diamond League win with a clutch 69.66m in the Final 3. World champion Mykolas Alekna opened strongly with 68.82m and added 68.39m, but settled for second. Slovenia’s Kristjan Čeh (67.13m) edged Daniel Ståhl (67.10m) and Matthew Denny (66.39m) for third.

Mullings: “It’s my first Diamond League win, and I wasn’t even planning on Zurich because school starts Monday—but now I’ll have to figure that out.”

Men’s javelin

Germany’s Julian Weber produced a superb series, opening with 87.01m before extending to 89.66m in round four. Trinidad’s Keshorn Walcott improved twice to a seasonal best of 86.30m for second, while Grenada’s Anderson Peters (85.17m) finished third.

Weber: “It was a lot of fun tonight, but technically there’s still room for more. The 89m wasn’t my best throw—I want perfection in Tokyo.”

Women’s shot put

US star Chase Jackson smashed an 11-year-old meeting record with 20.90m in round three, earning her 16th Diamond League win. Canada’s Sarah Mitton (19.89m) and the Netherlands’ Jessica Schilder (19.58m) completed the podium, while Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye placed fourth.

Jackson: “The record felt amazing. My finger is still bothering me, so I need to manage that, but tonight showed I’m on track for Zurich and Tokyo.”

Women’s 1500 metres

US champion Nikki Hiltz claimed her first Diamond League victory, setting a seasonal best of 3:55.94. Australia’s Linden Hall (3:56.33) and Kenya’s Nelly Chepchirchir (3:57.35) followed, with Britain’s Laura Muir (3:57.63 SB) and France’s Agathe Guillemot (3:58.29 NR) close behind.

Hiltz: “It was a fun, tactical race. I’m happy to win and feel I’m peaking at the right time.”

Men’s 1500 metres

Dutch sensation Niels Laros clocked 3:30.58 to defeat world U20 record-holder Phanuel Koech Kipkosgei (3:31.41) and Olympic bronze medallist Yared Nuguse (3:31.51). Laros added his second Diamond League win of the year, following his Bowerman Mile triumph.
Laros: “It’s different without Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but I’m happy with how I handled the tactics. My focus is staying sharp for Worlds.”

Men’s 400 metres

American Jacory Patterson delivered a strong finish to win in 44.05, his second Diamond League victory this season. Fellow US sprinter Vernon Norwood (44.62) and Britain’s Charles Dobson (44.81) rounded out the podium. Belgian Daniel Segers set a PB of 44.90 for fourth.

Patterson: “Winning in Brussels with this crowd was amazing. The elongated curves on this track make it fun to run fast.”

Women’s triple jump

Cuba’s Leyanis Pérez Hernández sealed back-to-back Brussels wins with a 14.78m leap in round five, edging compatriot Davisleidy Velazco (14.72m PB). US jumper Jasmine Moore placed third with 14.38m.
Pérez Hernández: “Zurich is next and very important for me. Tonight gave me good confidence.”

Women’s 5000 metres

Kenya’s Agnes Jebet Ngetich dominated with 14:24.99, winning by six seconds. Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw (14:31.51) and Aleeshign Baweke (14:31.88) followed, while Spain’s Marta Garcia broke the national record in fifth (14:33.40).

Ngetich: “I wanted a PB, but I had to push alone. My focus now is to medal at the World Championships.”

Women’s mile steeplechase

Olympic champion Winfred Yavi won the inaugural mile steeplechase in 4:40.13, describing it as tougher than the standard 3000m event.

Yavi: “I had to change my rhythm, but it was great preparation for Tokyo.”

Women’s 400m hurdles

Olympic silver medallist Anna Cockrell held off Panama’s Gianna Woodruff to win in 53.66. Belgium’s Naomi Van de Broeck broke the national record in third (54.12).
Cockrell: “This felt solid. Zurich is the next big test, and I want to be faster there.”

Men’s 200 metres

Dominican Republic’s Alexander Ogando edged Robert Gregory in a close race, clocking 20.16 to Gregory’s 20.19. Nigeria’s Udodi Onwuzurike (20.29) finished third.
Ogando: “Two wins now in the League—it feels great. Zurich will be the real test.”

Men’s 3000m steeplechase

Luxembourg’s Ruben Querinjean stunned the field with a national record of 8:09.47, edging Ethiopia’s Getnet Wale (8:09.62). American Isaac Updike set a PB of 8:10.58 for third.

Querinjean: “To win here with this time is unbelievable. My goal was 8:12—this is beyond expectations.”

Field and relay highlights

Men’s high jump: Ukraine’s Oleg Doroshchuk won on countback at 2.25m over Belgium’s Thomas Carmoy.

Women’s long jump: Paralympic champion Fleur Jong triumphed with 6.77m.

Men’s 800m invitational: Belgium’s Elliot Crestan thrilled the home crowd with 1:43.91, edging Italy’s Francesco Pernici (1:44.05 PB).

Men’s 400m invitational: Olympic champion Antonio Watson (JAM) won in 44.89, just ahead of Belgium’s Dylan Borlée, who set a PB of 44.94.

Mixed 4x100m relay: The Netherlands (40.96) beat Belgium (41.16).

The Brussels Diamond League once again lived up to its reputation as one of the sport’s great nights, combining record-breaking feats, surprise victories, and emotional comebacks. With just one week to go until the Zurich final, athletes leave Belgium with confidence, momentum, and plenty of storylines heading into the World Championships in Tokyo.