The world’s fastest, strongest, and most agile athletes are converging in Xiamen this Saturday as the World Athletics Diamond League roars back to the coastal city for its 2024 opener. This marks the third year in a row Xiamen has hosted the prestigious event, solidifying its status as a key hub for global track and field. 🌍✨
Over 50 countries and regions are represented, with a jaw-dropping lineup of 19 Olympic gold medalists, 27 world champions, and 10 world record holders ready to ignite the track. Last year, Swedish pole vault phenom Mondo Duplantis stole the show by smashing his own world record (6.24m 💥). Will he soar even higher this time?
China’s homegrown stars are also out in force, including:
🥇 Two-time world champion shot-putter Gong Lijiao
🇨🇳 Men’s 200m Asian record holder Xie Zhenye
🥈 Paris Olympics discus silver medalist Feng Bin
🌟 Rising hurdler Wu Yanni, holder of the women’s 60m national record
With Paris 2024 on the horizon, the Xiamen stop offers a thrilling preview of Olympic-level rivalries. Who will make history next? Tune in—or sprint to grab tickets! 🎫⚡
