May 22, 2016
Rabat Recap: Almaz Ayana's World Record Attempt Comes Up Just Short (14:16.31), Caster Semenya Wins Again (1:56.64), Another WL for Conseslus Kipruto (8:02.77), and Pierre-Ambroise Bosse (1:44.51) Gets His First Career DL Win
The first-ever DL meet in Africa didn't disappoint.
May 20, 2016
Rabat DL Preview: A Fast Men's 800, The Return Of Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad And Can Francine Niyonsaba Challenge Caster Semenya?
The Diamond League's debut in Africa features some great distance matchups. Everyone is hyping the women's 5000 at Pre next week but the gold (Almaz Ayana) and silver medallists (Senbere Teferi) are both in Rabat this weekend. Adam Kszczot, Amel Tuka and Nijel Amos headline the men's 800, while MMB joins Jairus Birech and Conseslus Kipruto in the steeple. And then women's 800 where World Indoor champ Francine Niyonsaba will aim to take down Caster Semenya. Plus LaShawn Merritt in the 400 and Erik Kynard vs. Gianmarco Tamberi in the HJ.