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The Diamond League season concludes in Brussels with athletes vying for titles and automatic World Championship spots. The event features world record holders and rising stars.
Mondo Duplantis and Emmanouil Karalis continue their pole vault rivalry, with Duplantis aiming for his sixth title. Their competition could break the world record again. Dos Santos, fresh off a world record, leads the 400m hurdles. Read more racing coverage.
Masai Russell, after setting a new 100m hurdles world record, seeks to maintain her unbeaten Diamond League season. Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol will clash in the 800m, with Werro near the world record. Related: Two world records set at Zurich Diamond League.
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Top athletes compete for titles and World Championship spots in Brussels. The Diamond League season concludes in Brussels with athletes vying for titles and automatic World Championship spots. The event features world record holders and rising stars.
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