2014 Herculis Monaco - Monaco Diamond League
The tenth stop of the 2014 DL track and field circuit.
Results
One of the Greatest 1500s Ever: Silas Kiplagat Fastest Time in 10 Years, World Junior Record, 7 Men (and Nick Willis) Sub 3:30, Leo Manzano and Matt Centrowitz PR
The world record of 3:26.00 remains safe, but the much-hyped men’s 1,500 delivered, producing one of the greatest races in the history of the event.
It Doesn't Get Much Better Than This: Ajee Wilson Snaps Eunice Sum's Unbeaten Streak, Wins Her First Career DL Title in World Leading 1:57.67
Eunice Sum came in having won 14 in a row. Sum ran the 2nd fastest time of her life - and lost - to an American. Congrats Ajee Wilson.
What an 800: Nijel Amos Takes Down King David As Five Men Run 1:42
This was historically good and brought back memories of the fantastic men's 800 Olympic final from 2012. The 800 is now a "must-watch" event.
Molly Huddle Runs 14:42.64 to Lower Her 5000m American Record as Genzebe Dibaba Gets World Leader in Monaco
Molly Huddle lowered her American record and Genzebe Dibaba got the world leading win.
Monaco Full Wrap-Up: Jairus Birech Wins Again in Steeple, Justin Gatlin 19.68 Into a Headwind and Torie Bowie 10.80 WL
Monaco is more than a distance meet as there were world-leaders in the women's 100 and men's 200. Evan Jager was in the men's steeplechase but he struggled over the final 400 and only finished sixth.
Monaco DL Preview: Oh Baby What A Meet - Evan Jager goes for the AR in men's steeple, the American women take on the world's best at 800 & 5000, and a high jump for the ages
This year's meet should be titled "The Greatest 3 Hours in Track & Field." In addition to a dream 800 and a world record attempt in the 1500, Evan Jager seems poised to take down the AR in the men's steeple. Might there also be an AR in the women's 5000 where Americans Molly Huddle, Shannon Rowbury, Kim Conley and Jordan Hasay will take on Genzebe Dibaba. The women's 800 is loaded as Ajee Wilson, Laura Roesler and Molly Beckwith-Ludlow battle Eunice Sum. There's also Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin against Panama's Alonso Edward in the 200 and a high jump featuring five of the top 12 jumpers of all time. *IAAF Preview
Men's 800: What a race: David Rudisha looks for revenge against Nijel Amos and Mo Aman + Duane Solomon
What a race - Amos, Aman and Rudisha. Six weeks ago, Rudisha wasn't ready. Now it looks like he is. Will Rudisha ready to get revenge?
Television and Streaming Info For 2014 Herculis Monaco Diamond League Track and Field Meeting
Men's 1,500: Can Asbel Kiprop Get The World Record? Will He Even Win Against A Loaded Field?
Kiprop ran 3:27.72 here last year and after a 1:43.34 800 in Paris two weeks ago, he's ready to take a run at the world record. Can he do it? Will he even win the race? He'll face stiff competition against Ayanleh Souleiman and Silas Kiplagat, while Americans Matt Centrowitz and Leo Manzano look to PR. Plus 18-year-old Kenyan Ronald Kwemoi challenges the world junior record *MB: Will the 1500 World Record be broken in Monaco?
Outside Letsrun
Mo Farah Vs Asbel Kiprop Vs Taoufik Makhloufi In Monaco 1500 July 17th
Also Nick Willis, Matt Centrowitz.Q&A With Leo Manzano Talking About His "Comeback" Season Which Has Included A New Sponsor, A US Title And A Sub-3:31 1500
Apparently Manzano originally wasn't even allowed into the Monaco 1500 field, but got in when an extra spot opened up at the last minute.After Running 14:42 To Break Her Own AR, Molly Huddle Says She Thinks She Can Go Faster
Huddle admits that during the race she was a bit cautious as she wasn't only worried about getting the record, but about being the first American as Shannon Rowbury was in the race.Two French NRs Went Down In Monaco: Pascal Martinot-Lagarde's 12.95 In The 110 And Pierre-Ambroise Bosse's 1:42.53 800
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Still Struggling On Comeback From Foot Injury As She Only Finishes 6th In Monaco 100
She still set a SB though with 11.01.Bohdan Bondarenko over 2.40m again in Monaco
Ibarguen's terrific triple jump of 15.31m in Monaco
Kiplagat shows his class with 3:27.64 in Monaco
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Says Glasgow DL Was The "Turning Point" In Her Comeback
She'll try to continue that comeback in Monaco against Veronica Campbell-Brown, Allyson Felix, Blessing Okagbare and Murielle Ahoure.Monaco press conference highlights: Kiprop and Rudisha live just 200m from each other and sometimes run together in the morning
Talk about some super fast neighbors. Also Kiprop says he ran a 2:45 for 1200 in practice. The problem is he has to split that and then close it home in 40.IAAF full meet preview of a special 2014 Monaco meet
Monaco DL provisional entry lists
Monaco 800s and 1500s will be special - Kiprop will face WR and Kiplagat and Souleiman; Rudisha, Aman, Amos, and Solomon in 800
In other action, world 400m hurdles champion Zuzana Hejnova will race for the 1st time on the year, the women's 100 is absolutely loaded and for just the 2nd time in history, 6 men with pbs of 2.40 or better will compete.On The Boards
- Justin Gatlin 19.68! Wow, Top 10 all-time!
- What an 800: Five 142s!!! Amos wins in 1:42.45. 1:42.53 LIKE A BOSSE!!! -
- Molly Huddle runs away from Rowbury to 14:42 AR!!!!!!!!
- Time for people to start worrying about Ronald Kwemoi
- WILLLLLLSOOONNNNNN- Ajee takes down Sum in 1:57.67 looking relaxed!
- Nick Willis!!! 3:29.91! Greatest non African since the Brits !
- Betsy Saina Drops Her PR from 15:12.05 to 14:39.49
- Official 2014 Monaco DL Live Discussion Thread
- Honestly, what is Gatlin Doing??
- What a 1500!!! Kiplagat 3:27.64. 5 guys break 3:30. Leo the Lion roars again - Manzano over Centro in 3:30.98!!!
Analysis
Event Recaps
- Monaco Full Wrap-Up: Jairus Birech Wins Again in Steeple, Justin Gatlin 19.68 Into a Headwind and Torie Bowie 10.80 WL
- It Doesn't Get Much Better Than This: Ajee Wilson Snaps Eunice Sum's Unbeaten Streak, Wins Her First Career DL Title in World Leading 1:57.67
- What an 800: Nijel Amos Takes Down King David As Five Men Run 1:42
- Molly Huddle Runs 14:42.64 to Lower Her 5000m American Record as Genzebe Dibaba Gets World Leader in Monaco
- One of the Greatest 1500s Ever: Silas Kiplagat Fastest Time in 10 Years, World Junior Record, 7 Men (and Nick Willis) Sub 3:30, Leo Manzano and Matt Centrowitz PR
Event Previews
- Monaco DL Preview: Oh Baby What A Meet - Evan Jager goes for the AR in men's steeple, the American women take on the world's best at 800 & 5000, and a high jump for the ages
- IAAF full meet preview of a special 2014 Monaco meet
- Men's 800: What a race: David Rudisha looks for revenge against Nijel Amos and Mo Aman + Duane Solomon
- Men's 1,500: Can Asbel Kiprop Get The World Record? Will He Even Win Against A Loaded Field?