Mills Breaks UK 5,000m Record – Diamond League Oslo
- Julien Alfred, the Olympic champion, ran a smooth 10.89 seconds in the 100m in Oslo.
- Asher-Smith, who missed the 100m final at the Olympics last year, expressed optimism for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo in September.
- Alfred,after her first 100m race of the year,said,"It was my first race of the season,so I was a little rusty,but I got the win under my belt,which is...
Julien Alfred blazed to victory, clocking an impressive 10.89 seconds in the 100m at Oslo, while Karsten Warholm electrified the home crowd, shattering the world record in the 300m hurdles. Dina Asher-Smith, eyeing glory, secured a season-best third place, setting the stage for her medal ambitions at the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo. She’ll be aiming to improve on her bronze in the 200m from last year. The event saw several standout performances, underscoring the high level of competition ahead of the championships. SwedenS Armand Duplantis dominated the pole vault, and Isaac Nader of Portugal took the Dream Mile. News Directory 3 has comprehensive coverage on every athlete involved! Get ready for Tokyo. What thrilling performances await?
Alfred, Warholm Star; Asher-Smith Focuses on Tokyo World Championships
Updated June 13, 2025
Julien Alfred, the Olympic champion, ran a smooth 10.89 seconds in the 100m in Oslo. Marie-Josee Ta Lou-smith finished second, while Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith took third with a season-best time of 11.08 seconds.
Asher-Smith, who missed the 100m final at the Olympics last year, expressed optimism for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo in September. “I feel great. I have been training really well, and I’m healthy, so I’m really happy to be here,” Asher-Smith said. “The aim, of course, is to make the 100m and 200m finals, and I do beleive I can run really well and get into the medals.”
Alfred,after her first 100m race of the year,said,”It was my first race of the season,so I was a little rusty,but I got the win under my belt,which is the main thing.” She added, ”I am Olympic champion, so I am the one to beat, but I really want to add world champion to my name.”
Armand Duplantis, the Swedish pole vault star, continued his winning streak, clearing 6.15m. Karsten Warholm, training on his home Oslo track, thrilled the crowd by setting a world record of 32.67 seconds in the 300m hurdles, a rarely contested event. The Dream Mile was won by Portugal’s Isaac nader in 3:48.25. Britain’s Elliot Giles finished seventh with a personal best of 3:49.16.
What’s next
Athletes will now focus on preparations for the World Championships in Tokyo,where they will aim to achieve peak performance and compete for medals.