The Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, served up a spectacular finale to the 2023 Wanda Diamond League season, crowned by yet another breathtaking display from the sport's premier superstar, Mondo Duplantis.
The Swedish pole vault phenomenon, who has redefined the limits of his discipline, lived up to his towering reputation by clinching the Diamond League trophy with a commanding victory. Clearing a winning height of 5.90 metres and attempting a world record of 6.23m, Duplantis left no doubt about his dominance, securing the win without needing his final attempts.
While the spotlight often follows Duplantis, British athletics enjoyed its own moment of triumph courtesy of Morgan Lake. The UK's high jump star produced a season's best performance, clearing 1.97 metres to seize a magnificent silver medal in a fiercely competitive field.
Lake's composure was on full display as she navigated the heights with precision, ultimately finishing behind only the reigning world champion, Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh, who took the title with a jump of 2.03m.
Other standout performances from the night included:
- Keely Hodgkinson cementing her status with a dominant 800m victory.
- Laura Muir powering to a second-place finish in a stacked 1500m race.
- Jakob Ingebrigtsen showcasing his signature finishing kick to win the men's 1500m.
- Shericka Jackson storming to victory in the women's 200m.
The event in Eugene not only concluded the Diamond League circuit but also set the stage for the upcoming World Athletics Championships, confirming the stellar form of the world's best athletes as they prepare for the next major global showdown.
