DOHA, Qatar – Jamaican sprint sensation Shericka Jackson is gearing up for the 2023 Wanda Diamond League, which is set to commence this Friday, May 5th, at the Seashore Group Doha Meeting.
The event promises to be an exciting one, with 15 reigning individual Olympic and world champions set to compete, including Qatar’s very own Olympic and World high jump champion, Mutaz Barshim, and a host of major championship medallists.
Jackson will open her Diamond League campaign over 100m against British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith, while Faith Kipyegon, the reigning Olympic champion, will lead the field in the women’s 1500m. The women’s pole vault field is also expected to be a highlight, with the podium trio from the last World Championships – Katie Moon, Sandi Morris, and Nina Kennedy – reuniting for the event.
Clash of the Titans: De Grasse, Norman, Kerley, and Bednarek Set to Face Off in Men’s 200m
In the men’s 200m event, a clash of the titans is expected as Andre De Grasse, Michael Norman, Fred Kerley, and Kenny Bednarek go head-to-head.
Meanwhile, reigning Olympic and World champion Soufiane El Bakkali will headline the impressive men’s 3000m, while Indian superstar and reigning Diamond League champion Neeraj Chopra will lead the field in the men’s javelin, alongside World champion Anderson Peters.
With such a star-studded lineup, the 2023 Wanda Diamond League is set to be an unforgettable event for sports fans worldwide.
How to watch the Doha Diamond League Live Stream will be available 24 hours before the event.