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Americans Vie for World Track Spots at Diamond League Final
26 Aug
Summary
- Americans can qualify for World Championships via Diamond League Final
- Defending champions ineligible to qualify in same event
- Several Americans poised to earn extra spots for their teammates
With the Diamond League Final taking place just before the World Track and Field Championships this year, the event is providing a crucial chance for some American athletes to secure their spots on the U.S. team for worlds.
The rules state that if an American wins their event at the Diamond League Final, which is happening on August 30-31 in Zurich, Switzerland, they can either qualify for worlds themselves or, if they have already qualified via the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships, unlock an extra spot for another American. However, there is one key caveat - if an American is the defending world champion in an event, such as Noah Lyles in the men's 100m and 200m, they cannot qualify for worlds in that same event through the Diamond League Final.
Nonetheless, several Americans are poised to potentially earn those extra world team spots for their teammates. In events like the 100m hurdles, 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, 800m, 1500m, 3000m steeplechase, and 5000m, the winner of the Diamond League Final will secure a spot for the next-highest American finisher at the national championships who has not yet qualified.
