The Diamond League rolled into Keqiao on May 2nd, and let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! The China Textile City Sports Centre was buzzing with drama, medals, and serious cash on the line. If you missed the action, buckle up. We’re talking world leads, meet records, personal bests, and a few jaw-droppers that’ll leave you questioning everything. Spoiler: Christian Coleman didn’t exactly light up the track.

Let’s start with the men’s 100m, where South Africa’s Akani Simbine dashed the finish line, claiming the win with a blazing 9.98 seconds. Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson wasn’t far behind, clocking in at 9.99 for second place. Then, there was Letsile Tebogo in third with 10.03, and Emmanuel Eseme in fourth at 10.07. And, yup—you guessed it, Christian Coleman? Fifth place with a not-so-impressive 10.13. Ouch.

Now, onto the women’s 200m, where Anavia Battle kept her winning streak alive. The American sprint queen dominated the race, crossing the line in 22.38 seconds, a new season best. Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke tried to chase her down but had to settle for second with 22.72 seconds. Battle was on fire, and it was clear no one was going to steal her thunder. But hold up, the real fireworks came in the men’s 400m hurdles.

Karsten Warholm? Absolutely ON FIRE. He stormed to a world-leading 47.28 seconds, putting on a show that left everyone in the dust. Brazil’s Matheus Lima ran a personal best 48.08 for second, while Sweden’s Carl Bengtstrom snatched third in 48.72.

Then, in the 110m hurdles, with Grant Holloway missing, Cordell Tinch took the spotlight. He blazed through the hurdles in 12.87 seconds, setting a world lead and a meet record that had everyone’s jaws on the track. Japan’s Rachid Muratake came in second at 13.10, and Jamaica’s Rasheed Broadbell grabbed third with a season’s best 13.24. Seriously, this meet had it all—each race better than the last! But wait there is more!

Chase Jackson’s shot put domination in Shanghai

Chase Jackson is back at it, and she’s not just competing—she’s dominating! At the Diamond League in Shanghai, she crushed the women’s shot put with a massive 20.54m throw. And get this—three of her throws went over 20 meters! Jessica Schilder came in second with 19.77m, while Sweden’s Fanny Roos had a breakthrough, setting a personal best and national record with 19.66m. But Jackson? She was in a league of her own.

Now, if you thought the action stopped there, think again. In the women’s 100m hurdles, Grace Stark put on an absolute clinic. She powered through a strong field—one that included veteran Danielle Williams and world record holder Tobi Amusan—and took home the win with a world-leading, meet-record time of 12.42 seconds. Williams finished second in 12.55 seconds, while South Africa’s Marione Fourie grabbed third in 12.62. As for Amusan? She landed in fourth with 12.66, still shaking off the rust in her second race of the season. But Stark? She wasn’t just fast; she was untouchable.

And let me tell you, this win was the cherry on top of Stark’s already impressive season. After a solid indoor campaign with big showings at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Millrose Games, and the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF, she entered the US Indoor Championships and earned a spot in the World Indoor Championships, where she finished fifth in the 60m hurdles. But outdoors? She’s been on fire, starting with a win at the Tom Jones Memorial, followed by a second-place finish in Xiamen. Grace Stark is on a roll, and she’s only getting started!