Lyles & Others’ Paris DL Run Under Threat

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June 26, 2026 | Edition #596

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The Paris Diamond League is facing an unprecedented challenge after France's relentless heatwave raises calls to cancel the event altogether. With emergency services stretched to their limits, uncertainty now hangs over one of track and field's biggest meets.





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After two injury-plagued years, Elaine Thompson-Herah is reminding the world why she's one of sprinting's greatest. The five-time Olympic champion stormed to the women's 100m title in 10.91 seconds (+0.9) at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial in Zagreb, Croatia, on Friday (26 June).

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