Noah Lyles sets new 150m World record with 14.67 in Ostrava
Noah Lyles delivered another memorable performance by breaking the men's 150m world record at the Ostrava Golden Spike, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting, on Tuesday (16 June).
The reigning world 100m and 200m champion stormed to victory in 14.67 seconds, eclipsing the previous world record for the distance on a standard curved track of 14.92, set by Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson. The absolute fastest 150m ever recorded remains 14.35, run by Usain Bolt on a straight street track in Manchester in 2009.
South Africa's Sinesipho Dambile finished second in a national record of 14.78, while Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout clocked 14.96 for third, also a national best.
Ireland's Benjamin Richardson placed fourth in 15.14, ahead of Belgium's Simon Verherstraeten (15.17) and Germany's Joshua Hartmann (15.20), with all three athletes setting national records. Czech sprinter Ondřej Macík improved his personal best to 15.42, while Cyprus' Antonios Katsantonis completed the field in 15.77, another record.
Noah Lyles: “It was about time. The world record was quite slow. This feeling (to become the fastest in the world) - it is nothing new. I said I could have a better turn. It is very hard to get used to running in a staggered 150 start. You know we do it in practice but that is without blocks. But all in all, I think that it was really good. If you want to be the best, be you. That is all it takes. But who would be sad for a world record? With the time like this, everybody would return to Ostrava. I wish the director a happy birthday. I do not how many years he is turning young but I pray for many more.
Women’s 800 metres:
World indoor silver medallist Audrey Werro from Switzerland won the women’s 800 metres, setting the meeting record and the second fastest time in her career following her Swiss record of 1:53.98 at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm, where she beat Keely Hodgkinson.
Audrey Werro: “All it takes is good training. Today, I was feeling really good - also in the training area. So I was expecting a very fast time but in the end, it was a little bit too hard because I stayed alone in the last meters. All in all, it was a really good race. To run this time, and the meeting record, it means a lot to me despite the fact that this year I already achieved a few meeting records. It is something a little bit new for me. It is always a pleasure to break any kind of record. It means a lot to have Jarmila Kratochvilova in the stands. I was never thinking about running in front of the current world record holder once in my life. So it means a lot to me.”
Double world 400 metres hurdles champion Femke Bol Broeders finished second improving her PB to 1:57.13. Eloisa Coiro from Italy took third place in 1:58.59 setting the second best time of her career. Rachel Klopfenstein from Mauritius improved her national record to 1:58.73. Penille Karlsen Antonsen from Norway equalled her PB with 1:58.82.
Femke Bol Broeders: “I love competing in Ostrava. And I am super happy with the race. It is painful in the 800 with all the lactic acid, but also fun. The race went pretty much as expected. I knew Audrey was super strong, but she also helped me a lot in the race. I was not even looking for any specific time, but 1:57 is very good. I have to learn to run the 800 through competing. Racing tactically, running in a pack - these things are all new to me. When I look at the times Audrey and Keely are running, I see that as inspiring that you can run this fast. I love the sport and I love it when others do well. It does not intimidate me, I am not easily intimidated."
Women’s 400 metres:
Lourdes Gloria Manuel from Czechia won the women’s 400 metres improving her own PB by one hundredth of a second to 49.76 following her second place at the Diamond League meeting in Rome in 49.77. World finalist Roxana Gomez from Cuba placed second in 50.20 ahead of Sharlene Mawdsley from Ireland (50.28) and Emma Zapletalova, who improved her Slovakian record to 50.59 following her three wins in the Diamond League meetings in Rabat, Rome and Oslo in the 400m hurdles.
Gloria Lourdes Manuel: I’m incredibly happy—I’m so glad I managed to pull this off at a home meet. I think the other girls ran pretty well, too. The conditions could have been better—it could have been warmer—but the conditions are the same for everyone. It’s a great meet with tremendous support; thank you all so much. I tried to run a smart race—when I was around first place at the 300-meter mark, I wanted to hold my position so I wouldn’t lose too much ground. But then I realized I still had energy for the final 100 meters, so I decided to go for it. This is my home place (I was born in Ostrava), and I wanted to run my best. I hope my performance made Jan Železný, who’s celebrating his birthday, happy.”
Men’s 100 metres:
Bayanda Walaza, world under 20 champion in the 100 and 200 metres in Lima 2024, stormed to a win in the 100 metres in 9.94 edging Eseme from Cameroon, who dipped again under the 10 seconds barrier with 9.99 following his national record of 9.94 set at the Diamond League meeting in Rome. Taymir Burnet from the Netherlands finished third in 10.13 ahead of Ronnie Baker (10.15) and world indoor champion Jordan Anthony (10.20).
Bayanda Walaza: “I did not expect to win. My goal was mostly to finish the race healthy and safe, without any pain. As you see, my thigh is strapped. I am grateful to be here. What I want in my career is peace, treating my body healthy and staying healthy. Last year I felt a trauma. That was because I did not have the right competitive approach. Now I want to think like a champion.
Men’s javelin throw:
Rumesh Pathirage from Sri Lanka threw to 86.57m in the third attempt to claim the win in the men’s javelin throw two weeks after his first Diamond League win in Rome with a world leading mark of 92.62m. Two-time world champion Anderson Peters from Grenada finished runner-up with a throw of 84.27m in the third round. Dow Smit from South Africa took third place with 83.90m.
Rumesh Pathirage: “Thank you for having me in this competition. Despite the fact that I wanted to throw further, I am glad to win this beautiful trophy. I like it. However, I think this was just an average performance and I think I can improve it next time. I hope I will be able to add a few more meters at the Doha Diamond league and then Commonwealth Games. I just want to wish the meeting director a happy birthday. I am so glad I was able to compete here for the first time on his day and we had fun.”
Men’s shot put:
European champion and two-time world medallist Leonardo Fabbri from Italy won the men’s shot put for the third consecutive edition of the Golden Spike meeting with a best mark of 21.91m in the sixth round following two wins in Rome Golden Gala and Pergine Valsugana with the same mark of 22.14m. Fabbri produced four more throws of 21.72m, 21.63m (a mark that he repeated twice) and 21.09m. African record holder Chukwebuka Enekwechi from Nigeria placed second with 21.43m ahead of four-time world indoor champion Tom Walsh from New Zealand (21.26). Nick Ponzio took fourth place with 20.56m just two days after competing in Los Angeles.
Leonardo Fabbri: “It was good. I wanted to get a bit farther and to do 22 again, but I went very close and 21.91 is a great mark. The atmosphere in Ostrava was unbelievable as always, the crowd here is amazing and I'm very happy to be here to compete here once again. Rain was not a problem, it didn't bother me very much. It was just a bit cold and windy. The wind is not good for us, but I am happy with the result. My goal for the season? European records and European gold. My next competition is the Italian team championships on Sunday and Zagreb next week.”
Women’s 100 metres hurdles:
World indoor silver medallist Nadine Visser from the Netherlands won a close women’s 100 metres hurdles race in 12.65 into a slight headwind of -0.1 m/s edging Pia Skrzyszowska (12.66) and Marione Fourie from South Africa (12.68). Rayniah Jones from the USA took fourth place in 12.74 edging Hungarian record holder Luca Kozak (12.76).
Nadine Visser: “This was the definition of a catch-up race, because I was not sitting still yet. I was still putting in the right position and then it was set and immediately the gun, so my reaction was so slow. I'm used to being in the blocks as one as the first, but now I changed my blocks position a bit, so it takes a bit longer. But I'm actually really happy that I could catch up and stay relaxed. I'm not so okay with the time, I know it would have been a tenth faster for sure if I had a normal reaction, But I am happy with the trophy and it was also a good practice. I liked the track a lot, I run here I think every year indoors and outdoors if I can.”
Men’s 400 metres hurdles:
Matheus Lima from Brazil won the men’s 400 metres hurdles in 47.64. Lima dipped under the 48 seconds barrier for the second time this season following his PB of 47.37 set at the Diamond League meeting in Oslo.
Jesus David Delgado finished second, setting the Spanish record with 48.11. Matic Ian Gucek improved his own national record by 0.09 to 48.16 to finish third ahead of last year’s Golden Spike meeting winner Chris Robinson from the USA (48.66) and European under 23 champion Owe Fisher Breiholz from Germany (48.69).
Matheus Lima: “I managed to do a very good race in Ostrava today. I know that I worked a lot for this season so I am pleased with this result. I am going to be running the best I can. In Ostrava, it was raining a bit, but it did not affect me and my performance at all. I had to get the job done. My main motivation is my family, my mother, who is always with me and my coach, who is always working hard to make me better every day. Thanks to them, I am happy and motivated.”
Women’s pole vault:
Imogen Ayris from New Zealand won her second Continental Tour Gold competition in the women’s pole vault with 4.75m following his win in Turku with 4.81m. Ayris cleared 4.35m and 4.50m on her first attempt. Ayris needed three attempts to clear 4.65m and 4.75m at the second time of asking, She failed three attempts at 4.82m. Gabriela Leon cleared 4.65m on her first attempt before making three unsuccessful attempts at 4.75m. Leon beat Tina Sutej from Slovenia on countback.
Imogen Ayris: “I knew that I was in good form and I jumped a PB a week ago, but I was not jumping so well today. It was a little bit of an interesting competition for me, but I managed to put it all together at the bar that mattered. It was really cool. We tried some new things today and it really paid off. I am proud of myself. The next for me is the Paris Diamond league.”
Men’s pole vault:
World silver medallist Emmanouil Karalis had a clean sheet clearing 5.62m and 5.82m on his first attempt to win the men’s pole vault. Baptiste Thiery from France placed second with 5.62m.
Emmanoil Karalis: “Finally, I won this trophy. I came here for the first time when I was just a 16-year-old boy. So to be here after so long and finally win, that is something unbelievable. I have my family and friends here so we are going to celebrate today. When it comes to the result, it was not a bad competition. I jumped 5.80, I tried to jump over 6m, but today, it was not the day. Hopefully, the next competition is going to be a good one in Doha. I will try to take the win again and to jump over 6 m. But I am happy everyone is healthy. You know, the rain is not a good mix with the pole vault but everyone is OK and I am just happy to take the win."
Women’s 100 metres:
Ewa Swoboda from Poland, world indoor silver medallist in Glasgow 2024, won the women’s 100 metres in 11.09 beating Oceanian record holder Zoe Hobbs from New Zealand (11.12), Brianna Lyston from Jamaica (11.18) and Torrie Lewis from Australia (11.28).
Ewa Swoboda: “The conditions were not ideal, but I felt this was a good run. I kept my pace until the end. I said I would conquer the world on one cloudy, rainy day. Now I hope it rains in Birmingham. Just joking, I really do not wish for it. This year things are going the way they are supposed to. I made no special changes to my training, but that is the way it is - sometimes things work out, sometimes not. I am now planning on racing in Zagreb and Madrid. I have enjoyed running there in the past and I hope I can run fast. I hope I can do better than 10.99 this year, but I am not promising any particular time.”
Men’s 400 metres:
European indoor record holder Attila Molnar won the men’s 400 metres in 44.56, missing his own national outdoor record by just one hundredth of a second. Daniel Segers from Belgium placed second in 44.81 ahead of Khaleb McRae (45.04) and European under 23 champion Jonas Phijffers from the Netherlands (45.07).
Attila Molnar: “This result is all thanks to my new team, my new coach, and the new atmosphere I am experiencing. I am trying to get used to it. I think I am pretty much doing OK so far. I like Ostrava both indoors and outdoors. The crowd is amazing. I have never seen such a loud and a silent crowd at the same time. When we were going into the blocks, it was dead silence. And as soon as we started, the whole stadium just went crazy. It was amazing. My main target is to qualify for the Ultimate championships not with the wild card but individually. I want to keep attacking my PBs, staying healthy and enjoying life."
Men’s 1000 metres:
Peter Bol from Australia took the victory in the men’s 1000 metres in 2:15.13 ahead of Samuel Chapple from the Netherlands (2:15.20 personal best), Marino Bloudek from Croatia (2:15.40 national record) and Hobbs Kessler from the USA (2:15.44).
Men’s 110 metres hurdles:
Cuban 20-year-old hurdler Kendry Menendez won the men’s 110 metres hurdles in 13.14 confirming his good form after setting his PB with 13.07 in Bydgoszcz. Belgian record holder Michael Obasuyi finished second in 13.31 ahead of 2022 European champion Asler Martinez (13.45).
Men’s Mile:
USA’s Nathan Green won the men’s mile setting a meeting record of 3:49.44. Vincent Ciattei completed the US double by finishing second in 3:49.51 ahead of Morocco’s Anass Essayi (3:49.94).
Women’s javelin throw:
Two-time European silver medallist Adriana Vilagos from Serbia won the women’s javelin throw for the second year in a row at the Golden Spike meeting with 62.92m in the fourth round. Sara Kolak from Croatia, Olympic champion in Rio de Janeiro 2016, took second place with a seasonal best of 62.61m beating Lianna Davidson from Australia (60.29m).
Adriana Vilagos: “I have nice memories from this stadium. I won last year and I love to compete in this stadium. I did not start the competition well today. I did not feel like I was able to put everything together on any of the throws: the run-up and the technique. But I hope to improve. I know I need to work on my technique and on every throw in training I try to learn something new. I hope I did something useful today and learned something as well. The distances I am throwing now are not what I want to throw, but at this time of the season they are OK, I guess. I hope I will find the right feeling. The main points of the season are in August and September, I still have time."
Men’s high jump:
Erick Portillo from Mexico, world indoor silver medallist in Torun 2026, cleared 2.27m on his second attempt to win the men’s high jump beating Jan Stefela from Czechia on countback. Mateusz Kolodziejski took third place with 2.24m.
Erik Portillo: “Actually it was really fun jumping here in the rain. I enjoyed competing in these conditions. I have done a lot of training in rain and wind, so it does not bother me. 2.27 is an outdoor season's best for me, so yes, I am happy with that height today, but I know I can do better. I have two Diamond League competitions planned now, in Doha and Monaco. Then I am going back home before the Central American Games, but hopefully I will be back in Europe in August."
Men’s 3000 metres steeplechase:
Salah Eddine Ben Yazide from Morocco won the men’s 3000 metres steeplechase in 8:09.88 ahead of his compatriot Mohamed Tindouft, who improved his PB to 8:10.04, Osama Zoghlami from Italy finished third setting the qualifying standard for the European Championships in Birmingham.
Salah Eddne Ben Yazide: I am really glad for this victory and the way I managed the race. I am satisfied with the tactics and the atmosphere at the stadium. Before the race, I was dreaming about this victory. I like Ostrava and I want to say a big thank you to the organisers - thank you Ostrava. My main dream is to win the Olympic Games - in LA 2028."
