Athletes are in the last leg of preparations before the Paris Olympics roll around. However, many qualified names are also vying for the upcoming big battle at the London Athletics Meet, a subset of the Wanda Diamond League series on July 20th, 2024. While some stars view it as a risk, track and field supremo Noah Lyles and others see it as a chance to hone their skills before the Paris season.

The upcoming Diamond League promises to be an intense battle between track and field stars and their rival counterparts. Letsile Tebogo and Noah Lyles will compete in the men’s 100 m, while C. J. Allen, set to make his debut at the Summer Olympics, will compete in the men’s 400 m hurdle. Not just them but other audiences will be able to witness various other sports megastars in the battle.

All the major athletes to look out for at the London Diamond League

The battle’s just started! Pre-Paris, the London dream looks like a fine-tuned session for the qualified, resilient athlete. It will be exhilarating for the fans to witness their favorite stars back on the track before the Olympics. The American track and field star Noah Lyles, UK champion Louie Hinchliffe, and Lyles’ counterpart Letsile Tebogo will be participating in the 100 m at the League.

CJ Allen, a Washington State alum, will be actively participating in the men’s 400 m hurdle. The excitement of the fans isn’t enough, as we will also see Gabby Thomas, Dina Asher-Smith, Juliet Alfred, and Amy Hunt. Femke Bol will compete in the 400-meter hurdle.

Femke Bol has recently broken the 400 mH world record, clocking 50.95 seconds. Fans will be anticipating her next milestone in the Diamond League. The most anticipated battle for the title will be between Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo. In the previous Diamond League battle, Lyles clocked 19.47 in 200 m, followed by Tebogo with 19.50 and Hughes with 19.73. It will be interesting to see how this London Diamond League 2024 unfolds, especially when the emergent sprinter and record holder, Tebogo, will be competing against Lyles for the title.

Noah Lyles vs Letsile Tebogo, and what else to expect in London?

Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo are a rivalry worth watching in the London Diamond League. Last year, the American narrowly won the 200 m event, leaving the player from Botswana in second place. In the 100 m event, Lyles recorded a time of 9.83, while Tebogo set a personal best of 9.88. Notable Tebogo and Lyles have both made a name for themselves with their jaw-dropping performances on the Paris Olympic trails. In 2023, it was Noah Lyles vs. Letsile Tebogo, and the history will repeat itself in this league as well. It will be intriguing to determine the winner!

Besides the two, it will be interesting to see Gabby Thomas run for her title, competing with Dina Asher-Smith. Bol, a prominent name, has also experienced a surge in popularity due to her recent career-best performances. Which athlete will you be looking out for in the Diamond League? Let us know in the comments below.