Jakob Ingebrigtsen Returns to Diamond League Action in Silesia
After a thrilling summer of athletics, Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns to the 1,500m as the Silesia Diamond League resumes in Poland.
The competition is fierce, with Olympic champion Cole Hocker also in action and the form from both men will be crucial as the Diamond League Final and Ultimate World Championship draw nearer.
The Silesia Diamond League features a packed evening of track and field, with world champion Isaac Nader, European champion Stefan Nillessen, and Great Britain's Jake Heyward joining Hocker and Ingebrigtsen. This event will be crucial in determining the final standings of the Diamond League.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who recently won gold in the men's 5,000m at the European Championships, will be looking to make a strong impression in his return to the 1,500m.
The women's 100m will also feature a star-studded lineup, including Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred, and Sha'Carri Richardson.
The Diamond League event in Silesia will take place on Sunday, 23 August, with live coverage available on the BBC.
The Silesia Diamond League schedule is packed, with 16 events taking place on Sunday. Here are the key events:
- Women's high jump: 14:02 BST
- Women’s triple jump: 14:30 BST
- Men’s 400m hurdles: 15:04 BST
- Men’s 100m hurdles: 15:40 BST
- Women's 5000m: 15:47 BST
- Women's 1500m: 16:19 BST
- Men’s 1500m: 16:40 BST
- Women’s 100m: 16:53 BST
The Silesia Diamond League will provide a thrilling conclusion to the summer of athletics, with some of the world's top athletes competing in a series of events.
Source: Yahoo Sports