Diamond League in Eugene – seventh place twice: Kambundji clearly misses exploitation – Sport

Swiss missions

The woman from Bern wanted to do this at both distances in the sprint – and she had to accept a double disappointment. At low temperatures, Kambundji remained in a very talented field 100 meters Especially in the second half of the track without a chance. With a time of 11.11 seconds, she ranked 7. Jamaican Elaine Thompson-Hera won an impressive final race in 10.79 seconds ahead of Sha Carrie Richardson (USA) and compatriot Sherica Jackson (10 each, 92 seconds). also about 200 m Kambundji finished seventh with a time of 22.88 seconds. With Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (22.41 seconds) the win also went to Jamaica in the second king distance in the sprint.

The only Swiss representative at the meeting in the US state of Oregon was also among the defeated. The long-distance runner was capable of that 1500m race He did not interfere with the decision to win the day and finished 13th, nearly eight seconds ahead of New Zealander Samuel Tanner’s winning time (3:34.37 minutes) and five seconds above his best time. However, the result of the race was not included in the Diamond League rating.

On the road

It was an extraordinary sight: the cheering was already a few meters away from the finish line Tryphon Brommel For his victory in the supreme order. A special gesture that had no consequences, Brommel saved five hundred behind the finish line and victorious in a field with six other Americans at times ahead of fellow countrymen Fred Curley (9.98 s) and Christian Coleman (10.04 s).

Seven runners must stay under four minutes in the women’s 1500m for the first time. The Kenyan led this very fast field Faith Kipigon, who set a new meeting record with a time of 3:52.59 minutes, as well as the best time of the year. The East African player missed her record by only two seconds.

The men’s performance over 5,000 meters was no less exciting. excel here Prijo Aregawi Competition with an attractive time of 12: 50.05 minutes in 16 seconds and more. Especially under the adverse conditions, the Ethiopian’s performance should be highly regarded, with his performance, in addition to the best annual performance in the world, it is also clear that he cut his best time and also set a meeting record.

in oval shape

The shot putter was the best person to provoke mass outrage from the under-filled Hayward Stadium – where the World Cup finals will take place from mid-July. Ryan Crozer. With a distance of 23.02 meters, the American set a world record for the year and easily won.