Kariem Hussein rules Zurich – 16 new Diamond Trophy winners crowned

Kariem Hussein, European Champion over 400 meter hurdles provided the emotional highlight on Thursday at “Weltklasse Zürich”.

The Swiss raced to the win over the hurdles in 49.16 seconds, making the crowd in a sold out stadium jump off their seats and and giving the fans a goose bumps-feeling just like a year ago at the European Championships.

16 new Diamond Trophy winners were crowned, led by sprint-queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. The Jamaican first won her 100 meter heat in 10.93 seconds before winning the Relay in 41,60 seconds with her team mates in a new meeting- and Diamond League record.

Almaz Alyana accounted for the second meeting record of the evening. The world champion won the 3000 meter race which included 2 other gold medalists from Beijing in 8:22.34 minutes. Yet another highlight was provided by long jumper Ivana Spanovic who beat the Serbian record by a centimeter which now stands at 7.02 meters.

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