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Dafne Bound for Bislett
The Netherlands’ “Golden Girl”, Dafne Schippers, the reigning World 200m Champion, will return to Bislett Stadium on the 15 June to compete in the 200m at the Oslo Bislett Games.
De Grasse to Flourish in Scandinavian Midnight Sun
Twenty two year old Andre De Grasse is the latest in a long line of brilliant Canadian sprinters and now stands on the verge of taking over the mantle of the No.1 sprinter in the world. History will refer to the likes of Harry Jerome, Donovan Bailey and of more recently Bruny Surin as phenomenal sprinters who represented Canada and there is no question that De Grasse is of the same calibre.
Norwegian young gun vs. American Olympic Champion
Norway’s young gun at 400m hurdles Karsten Warholm takes on the current Olympic and two-time World Champion in the event Kerron Clement from USA.
Oslo Bislett Games to become the most sustainable athletics meeting in the world
The Bislett Alliance and ZERO Emission Resource Organisation today announced a new strategic partnership concerning Norway’s largest international sports event, Oslo Bislett Games.
$3.2 million prize money for Finals of 2017 IAAF Diamond League
In a major restructure, the IAAF Diamond League has adopted a championship style model with the finalists competing for a prize pool of $3.2 million.
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SCHIPPERS STARS AT BISLETT GAMES AS KIPROP AND KIPYEGON ARE DREAM MILE WINNERS
Dafne Schippers stormed through the second half of the race to snap up both a Diamond League and Meeting record in the 200m with a time 21.93, also the best in the world this year.
MOUTH WATERING HEAD TO HEADS AT BISLETT GAMES
On the eve of the ExxonMobil Bislett Games, a host of World and Olympic Champions met the media at Oslo’s City Hall during the traditional Strawberry Party. After today’s feast comes the serious business of a full Diamond League programme at the Bislett Stadium on Thursday evening with some very tasty encounters to whet the appetite.
KIPROP TARGETS FIFTH DREAM MILE WIN
Four-time winner of the Bislett Dream Mile, Asbel Kiprop is seeking his fifth win in Oslo this week.
MONUMENTAL 200M CLASH TO HIGHLIGHT BISLETT
The women’s 200m at the ExxonMobil Bislett Games has become one of the most intriguing clashes of the IAAF Diamond League. The clash between the “flying Dutchwoman” Dafne Schippers and Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson is truly a match up to wet any appetite.