Men's 5000m International

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1 Men's 5000m International Start list 5000m Time: 21:00 Lane Athlete Nat PB SB 1 Birhan NEBEBEW ETH 13: Collis BIRMINGHAM AUS 13: David MCNEILL AUS 13: : Ibrahim JEILAN ETH 13: Yomif KEJELCHA ETH 13: : Mohammed AHMED CAN 13: : Juan Luis BARRIOS MEX 13: : Ryan HILL USA 13: Bernard LAGAT USA 12: Albert ROP BRN 12: : Lawi LALANG KEN 13: Edwin Cheruiyot SOI KEN 12: : Galen RUPP USA 12: German FERNANDEZ USA 13: Gideon GATHIMBA KEN 13:39.34 Medal Winners Moskva IAAF World Ch. 1. Mo FARAH (GBR) 13: Hagos GEBRHIWET (ETH) 13: Isiah Kiplangat KOECH (KEN) 13: London Olympic Games 1. Mo FARAH (GBR) 13: Dejen GEBREMESKEL (ETH) 13: Thomas Pkemei LONGOSIWA (KEN) 13: Guadalajara Pan American Games 1. Juan Luis BARRIOS (MEX) 14: Byron PIEDRA (ECU) 14: Joilson Bernardo DA SILVA (BRA) 14: Daegu IAAF World Ch. 1. Mo FARAH (GBR) 13: Bernard LAGAT (USA) 13: Dejen GEBREMESKEL (ETH) 13: Berlin IAAF World Ch. 1. Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 13: Bernard LAGAT (USA) 13: James Kwalia C'KURUI (QAT) 13: Beijing Olympic Games 1. Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 12: Eliud KIPCHOGE (KEN) 13: Edwin Cheruiyot SOI (KEN) 13: Osaka IAAF World Ch. 1. Bernard LAGAT (USA) 13: Eliud KIPCHOGE (KEN) 13: Moses Ndiema KIPSIRO (UGA) 13: Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games 1. Ed MORAN (USA) 13: Juan Luis BARRIOS (MEX) 13: Marilson GOMES DOS SANTOS (BRA) 13: Helsinki IAAF World Ch. 1. Benjamin LIMO (KEN) 13: Sileshi SIHINE (ETH) 13: Craig MOTTRAM (AUS) 13: Athens Olympic Games 1. Hicham EL GUERROUJ (MAR) 13: Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 13: Eliud KIPCHOGE (KEN) 13:15.10 Eugene previous Winners 14 Caleb Mwangangi NDIKU (KEN) 13: Edwin Cheruiyot SOI (KEN) 13: Mo FARAH (GBR) 12: Tariku BEKELE (ETH) 12: Abraham CHEBII (KEN) 13: Luke KIPKOSGEI (KEN) 13: Luke KIPKOSGEI (KEN) 13: Luke KIPKOSGEI (KEN) 13: Luke KIPKOSGEI (KEN) 13: Paul BITOK (KEN) 13:08.29 Diamond League 2015 Doha IAAF Diamond League 1. Hagos GEBRHIWET (ETH) 7: Mo FARAH (GBR) 7: Thomas Pkemei LONGOSIWA (KEN) 7:39.22 Records WR 12:37.35 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH Hengelo AR 12:53.60 Bernard LAGAT USA Monaco NR 12:53.60 Bernard LAGAT USA Monaco WJR 12:47.53 Hagos GEBRHIWET ETH Paris MR 12:56.98 Mo FARAH GBR DLR 12:46.81 Dejen GEBREMESKEL ETH Paris SB 13:11.44 Stephen MOKOKA RSA Stellenbosch World Outdoor list 13:11.44 Stephen MOKOKA RSA Stellenbosch :13.66 Hiran NGATIA KEN Kumamoto :15.71 Juan Luis BARRIOS MEX Palo Alto :16.14 Ronald KWEMOI KEN Nobeoka :16.25 Leonard BARSOTON KEN Hiroshima :16.31 Garrett HEATH USA Palo Alto :17.30 Diego ESTRADA USA Palo Alto :17.87 Thomas FARRELL GBR Palo Alto :17.97 Ayanleh SOULEIMAN DJI Manama :17.97 Riley MASTERS USA Palo Alto :18.54 Paul Kipngetich TANUI KEN Hiroshima :18.55 Albert ROP BRN Manama :19.56 Matthew HUGHES CAN Palo Alto :19.62 Kota MURAYAMA JPN Nobeoka :20.39 Kemoy CAMPBELL JAM Palo Alto :21.16 Jeff SEE USA Palo Alto :21.32 Lopez LOMONG USA Palo Alto :21.52 Paul KAMAIS KEN Hiroshima :21.72 Jonathan Muia NDIKU KEN Nobeoka :22.01 Bernard KIMANI KEN Nobeoka All-Time World Outdoor list 12:37.35 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH Hengelo :39.36 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Helsinki :39.74 Daniel KOMEN KEN Bruxelles :46.53 Eliud KIPCHOGE KEN Roma :46.81 Dejen GEBREMESKEL ETH Paris :47.04 Sileshi SIHINE ETH Roma :47.53 Hagos GEBRHIWET ETH Paris :48.64 Isiah Kiplangat KOECH KEN Paris :48.66 Isaac Kiprono SONGOK KEN Zürich :48.77 Yenew ALAMIREW ETH Paris :48.81 Saif Saaeed SHAHEEN KEN Ostrava :49.04 Thomas Pkemei LONGOSIWA KEN Paris :49.28 Brahim LAHLAFI MAR Bruxelles :49.50 John KIPKOECH KEN Paris :49.71 Mohammed MOURHIT BEL Bruxelles :49.87 Paul TERGAT KEN Zürich :50.24 Hicham EL GUERROUJ MAR Ostrava :50.25 Abderrahim GOUMRI MAR Bruxelles :50.55 Moses Ndiema MASAI KEN Berlin :50.72 Moses Ndiema KIPSIRO UGA Bruxelles WR progression 12:37.35 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH Hengelo :39.36 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Helsinki :39.74 Daniel KOMEN KEN Bruxelles :41.86 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Zürich :44.39 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Zürich :55.30 Moses KIPTANUI KEN Roma :56.96 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Hengelo :58.39 Said AOUITA MAR Roma :00.40 Said AOUITA MAR Oslo :00.41 David MOORCROFT GBR Oslo :06.20 Henry RONO KEN Knarvik :08.4h Henry RONO KEN Berkeley :12.87 Dick QUAX NZL Stockholm :13.0h Emiel PUTTEMANS BEL Bruxelles :16.3h Lasse VIREN FIN Helsinki :16.6h Ron CLARKE AUS Stockholm :24.2h Kipchoge KEINO KEN Auckland :25.8h Ron CLARKE AUS Los Angeles

2 Men's 5000m International Birhan NEBEBEW (ETH) / 20y-288d NR-ETH: 12: best: None GENERAL: World Cross Country finalist Junior Race (13) PB: 13:14.60 Lausanne (SUI) (345th A-T) OTHER PB'S: 27: ,000m(13) - 27:59 10 km Road(12) - 43:21 15 km Road(13) PROGRESSION: 13:14.60(13) 2 Collis BIRMINGHAM (AUS) / 30y-153d NR-AUS: 12: best: 13:18.57 GENERAL: World Relays bronze medalist Distance Medley (15) 2 times National Champion 5000m (14), 10,000m (07) PB: 13:09.57 London (GBR) (204th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 93rd OTHER PB'S: 7: m(12) - 3:53.9h Mile Road(09) - 14: x1500m(14) Current Records: 1xAR: AR 14: x1500m Nassau(14) PROGRESSION: 14:48.98(03) - 13:56.56(05) - 13:38.93(06) - 13:34.22(07) - 13:21.12(08) - 13:14.53(09) - 13:10.97(10) - 13:15.70(11) - 13:09.57(12) - 13:27.35(13) INFO: Born in Carlton. His idol is Australian long distance runner Steve Moneghetti. He followed his brother into athletics at his age of 8 after trying several other sports. 189cm / 71kg. 3 David MCNEILL (AUS) / 28y-235d NR-AUS: 12: best: 13:28.13 GENERAL: Commonwealth Games finalist 5000m (10) NCAA Champion 5000m (10) SB: 13:34.43 Auckland (NZL) (67th T-L 2015) PB: 13:18.60 Heusden-Zolder (BEL) (487th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 71st OTHER PB'S: 3: m(09) - 7: m(11) - 27: ,000m(15) Current Records: 1xAR: AR 13: m ind. Fayetteville(10) PROGRESSION: 14:08.72(06) - 13:52.51(07) - 13:35.07(08) - 13:30.63(09) - 13:25.63(10) - 13:29.37(11) - 13:18.60(12) - 13:28.13(14) - 13:34.43(15) 4 Ibrahim JEILAN (ETH) / 25y-351d NR-ETH: 12: best: 13:09.67 GENERAL: World Champion 10,000m (11) World Championships silver medalist 10,000m (13) PB: 13:09.16 Eugene (USA) (198th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 62nd OTHER PB'S: 27: ,000m(06) - 28:02 10 km Road(09) - 1:01:47 Half Marathon(14) Current Records: 1xWYB: WYB 27: ,000m Bruxelles(06) All-Afr. G. (1xGold) Afr. Ch. (1xSilver) World CC Ch. (1xGold) World Jun. Ch. (1xGold, 1xBronze) PROGRESSION: 13:09.38(06) - 13:17.99(07) - 13:15.12(08) - 13:19.70(09) - 13:15.18(10) - 13:09.95(11) - 13:09.16(13) - 13:09.67(14) INFO: Born in Bale Province. Became attracted to the idea of professional running after seeing his countryman Gebrselassie won gold at 2000 Olympic Games. Based in Japan; coached by Kiyoshi Akimoto. 5 Yomif KEJELCHA (ETH) / 17y-301d NR-ETH: 12: best: 13:25.19 GENERAL: World Junior Champion 5000m (14) World Youth Champion 3000m (13) SB: 14:31.03 Addis Abeba (ETH) PB: 13:25.19 Eugene (USA) (814th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 57th OTHER PB'S: 7: m(14) - 17:37 4 Miles Road(14) - 28:13 10 km Road(13) Youth OG (1xGold) Afr. Jun. Ch. (1xGold) PROGRESSION: 13:25.19(14) - 14:31.03(15) INFO: Youth Olympic Games gold medalist in 2014; Youth and Junior world champion (2013 and 2014) DL 2015: 3000m Doha 5. 7: Mohammed AHMED (CAN) / 24y-144d NR-CAN: 13: best: 13:18.88 GENERAL: 2 times National Champion 10,000m (13, 12) Commonwealth Games finalist 10,000m (14) SB: 13:32.10 Palo Alto (USA) (53rd T-L 2015) PB: 13:18.88 Glasgow (GBR) (496th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 49th OTHER PB'S: 3: m(14) - 27: ,000m(12) PROGRESSION: 14:11.84(09) - 14:02.04(10) - 13:34.23(11) - 13:41.06(12) - 13:18.88(14) - 13:32.10(15) INFO: Born in Mogadishu, Somalia. Political science studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Has 3 brothers. 190cm / 60kg. 7 Juan Luis BARRIOS (MEX) / 31y-339d NR-MEX: 13: best: 13:35.78 GENERAL: 10 times National Champion 800m (04), 1500m (10, 06, 05, 04, 02), 5000m (14, 13, 10), 10,000m (14) 2 times Pan Am Games silver medalist SB: 13:15.71 Palo Alto (USA) (3rd T-L 2015) PB: 13:09.81 New York (USA) (211th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 40th OTHER PB'S: 7: m(06) - 27: ,000m(12) - 1:00:46 Half Marathon(15) Current Records: 2xNR: NR 3:57.34 Mile Dublin(13) - NR 8: Miles Eugene(07) OG (2xFinal): m Beijing(08) m London(12) PanAm. G. (1xGold, 2xSilver) IberoAm. G. (1xGold) PROGRESSION: 13:38.15(05) - 13:27.89(06) - 13:11.37(07) - 13:19.79(08) - 13:16.65(09) - 13:30.09(10) - 13:09.81(11) - 13:13.54(12) - 13:27.32(13) - 13:35.78(14) INFO: Born in Ciudad de Mexico. 173cm / 65kg. Has a daughter, Camila Kipsira. 8 Ryan HILL (USA) / 25y-118d NR-USA: 12: best: 13:14.31 GENERAL: National Indoor Champion 2 Miles ind. (15) PB: 13:14.22 Heusden-Zolder (BEL) (335th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 29th OTHER PB'S: 3: m(14) - 7: m(14) - 3:52.3h Mile Road(14) PROGRESSION: 14:09.63(09) - 13:44.36(10) - 13:31.67(11) - 13:26.34(12) - 13:14.22(13) - 13:14.31(14) INFO: Born in Hickory. Sports management studies at North Carolina State University. 9 Bernard LAGAT (USA) / 40y-168d NR-USA: 12: best: 13:06.68 DL Wins: 3x GENERAL: 2 times World Champion 1500m (07), 5000m (07) 3 times World Championships silver medalist 1500m (01), 5000m (11, 09) PB: 12:53.60 Monaco (MON) (35th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 15th OTHER PB'S: 3: m(01) - 3:47.28 Mile(01) - 7: m(10) Current Records: 5xAR: AR 3: m Rieti(05) - AR 3: m ind. Birmingham(08) - AR 3:49.89 Mile ind. Fayetteville(05) - AR 7: m Rieti(10) - AR 12: m Monaco(11) 1xABP: ABP 4: m ind. New York(14) 2xNR: NR 3: m Bruxelles(01) - NR 13:19 5 km Road Carlsbad(14) OG (1xSilver, 1xBronze): m Athina(04) m Sydney(00) m London(12) Afr. Ch. (1xGold) WUG (1xGold) World Ind. Ch. (3xGold, 2xSilver): m ind. Istanbul(12) m ind. Doha(10) m ind. Budapest(04) m ind. Sopot(14) m ind. Birmingham(03) m ind. Lisbon(01) PROGRESSION: 13:50.33(97) - 13:42.73(98) - 13:36.12(99) - 13:23.46(00) - 13:30.54(01) - 13:19.14(02) - 12:59.29(05) - 12:59.22(06) - 13:30.73(07) - 13:16.29(08) INFO: Born in Kapsabet, Kenya. Schools: Kaptel High School; Washington State University. Represents the USA since 2005, but still holds the Kenyan 1500m record. Married to Gladys Tom, they have a son (Miika Kimutai Lagat) and a daughter (Gianna) 10 Albert ROP (BRN) / 22y-316d NR-BRN: 12: best: 13:06.12 GENERAL: Asian Games bronze medalist 5000m (14) World Cross Country finalist Senior Race (15) SB: 13:18.55 Manama (BRN) (12th T-L 2015) PB: 12:51.96 Monaco (MON) (26th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 14th OTHER PB'S: 7: m(13) Current Records: 2xAR: AR 7: m ind. Gent(14) - AR 12: m Monaco(13) 1xNR: NR 7: m Zagreb(13) PROGRESSION: 13:03.70(11) - 13:01.91(12) - 12:51.96(13) - 13:06.12(14) - 13:18.55(15) INFO: Kenyan-born athlete of Bahrain. DL 2015: 3000m Doha 11. 7: Lawi LALANG (KEN) / 23y-348d NR-KEN: 12: best: 13:03.85 GENERAL: 2 times NCAA Champion 5000m (13), 10,000m (13) PB: 13:00.95 Monaco (MON) (97th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 9th OTHER PB'S: 3: m(13) - 7: m(14) - 3:53.9h Mile Road(14) PROGRESSION: 13:30.64(11) - 13:18.88(12) - 13:00.95(13) - 13:03.85(14) INFO: Born in Eldoret, Kenya. Brother of Boaz Lalang, 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships runner-up at 800 meters. He is one of seven children. Graduated from University of Arizona with degree in public health.

3 12 Edwin Cheruiyot SOI (KEN) / 29y-87d NR-KEN: 12: best: 12:59.82 DL Wins: 3x GENERAL: Olympic Games bronze medalist 5000m (08) 3 times World Athletics Final Winner 3000m (07), 5000m (08, 07) SB: 14:25.38 Mersin (TUR) (978th T-L 2015) PB: 12:51.34 Monaco (MON) (24th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 7th OTHER PB'S: 7: m(11) - 8: Miles(11) - 27: ,000m(06) World Ch. (1xFinal): m Moskva(13) Afr. Ch. (1xGold) World Ind. Ch. (1xBronze): m ind. Istanbul(12) m ind. Valencia(08) PROGRESSION: 13:22.57(04) - 13:10.78(05) - 12:52.40(06) - 13:10.21(07) - 13:06.22(08) - 12:55.03(09) - 12:58.91(10) - 12:59.15(11) - 12:55.99(12) - 12:51.34(13) INFO: Born in Kericho, Kenya. In 2013 he ended Mo Farah's year-and-a-half winning streak at the Prefontaine Classic. 1.75m / 53kg. DL 2015: 3000m Doha 7. 7: Galen RUPP (USA) / 29y-21d NR-USA: 12: best: 13:00.99 DL Wins: 1x GENERAL: Olympic Games silver medalist 10,000m (12) 8 times National Champion 5000m (12), 10,000m (14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 09, 06) PB: 12:58.90 Eugene (USA) (80th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 5th OTHER PB'S: 3: m(14) - 3:52.11 Mile(13) - 26: ,000m(14) Current Records: 3xAR: AR 7: m ind. Stockholm(13) - AR 13: m ind. Boston(14) - AR 26: ,000m Eugene(14) 1xABP: ABP 8: Miles ind. Boston(14) World Ch. (4xFinal): 4. 10,000m Moskva(13) ,000m Daegu(11) m Moskva(13) ,000m Berlin(09) NCAA Ch. (2xWin) PROGRESSION: 14:34.05(02) - 14:20.29(03) - 13:37.91(04) - 13:44.72(05) - 13:47.04(06) - 13:30.49(07) - 13:59.14(08) - 13:46.41(09) - 13:07.35(10) - 13:06.86(11) INFO: Born in Portland, Oregon, United States. Originally he was a soccer player. Coached by Alberto Salazar, as a member of the Nike Oregon Project. At Oregon University he earned 14 All American honours, 5 individual championship, 1 relay championship, 2 cross country team championships and 1 indoor team title. 14 German FERNANDEZ (USA) / 24y-208d NR-USA: 12: best: 13:47.08 GENERAL: NCAA Champion 1500m (09) World Cross Country finalist Junior Race (09) PB: 13:25.46 Eugene (USA) (830th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 255th OTHER PB'S: 3: m(12) - 7: m(12) - 3:57.5h Mile Road(14) Current Records: 1xWJR: WJR 3:55.02 Mile ind. College Station(09) PROGRESSION: 13:25.46(09) - 14:03.34(12) - 13:47.08(14) INFO: Born in Riverbank, California. Studies at Oklahoma State University. Coached by Jerry Schumacher in Oregon. Loves football, fan of Real Madrid C.F. 15 Gideon GATHIMBA (KEN) / 35y-81d NR-KEN: 12: best: 13:39.34 GENERAL: African Championships silver medalist 1500m (08) 2 times National Champion 1500m (09, 08) PB: 13:39.34 Marrakesh (MAR) OTHER PB'S: 3: m(11) - 3:50.24 Mile(12) - 14: x1500m(09) World Mil. G. (2xWin) PROGRESSION: 13:39.34(14) INFO: Born in Karatina; during early years his parents could not afford 2 meals a day. He worked hard in school as a runner to change the situation. Often stands for charity because it is important for him to help others. DL 2015: 3000m Doha - DNF

4 Men's 10,000m International Start list 10,000m Time: 21:20 Lane Athlete Nat PB SB 1-1 Titus Kipjumba MBISHEI KEN 26: Vincent Kipsegechi YATOR KEN 1-3 Othmane EL GOUMRI MAR 1-4 Geoffrey KIRUI KEN 26: Zane ROBERTSON NZL 1-6 Geoffrey KAMWOROR KEN 27: Diego ESTRADA USA 27: Arne GABIUS GER 27: Goitom KIFLE ERI 27: Teklemariam MEDHIN ERI 27: Joshua CHEPTEGEI UGA 27: : Timothy TOROITICH UGA 27: Kenneth Kiprop KIPKEMOI KEN 26: Suguru OSAKO JPN 27: Cameron LEVINS CAN 27: Emmanuel Kipkemei BETT KEN 26: Hassan MEAD USA 27: : Nguse AMLOSOM ERI 27: Stephen MOKOKA RSA 27: :56.7h 2-7 Josphat Kipkoech BETT KEN 26: El Hassan EL ABBASSI BRN 27: : Paul Kipngetich TANUI KEN 26: : Mo FARAH GBR 26: Andrew J. ACOSTA USA 2-12 Lee EMANUEL GBR 2-13 Alex KORIO KEN 28:26.0h Medal Winners Moskva IAAF World Ch. 1. Mo FARAH (GBR) 27: Ibrahim JEILAN (ETH) 27: Paul Kipngetich TANUI (KEN) 27: London Olympic Games 1. Mo FARAH (GBR) 27: Galen RUPP (USA) 27: Tariku BEKELE (ETH) 27: Guadalajara Pan American Games 1. Marilson GOMES DOS SANTOS (BRA) 29: Juan Carlos ROMERO BERNAL (MEX) 29: Giovani DOS SANTOS (BRA) 29: Daegu IAAF World Ch. 1. Ibrahim JEILAN (ETH) 27: Mo FARAH (GBR) 27: Imane MERGA (ETH) 27: Berlin IAAF World Ch. 1. Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 26: Zersenay TADESE (ERI) 26: Moses Ndiema MASAI (KEN) 26: Beijing Olympic Games 1. Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 27: Sileshi SIHINE (ETH) 27: Micah Kemboi KOGO (KEN) 27: Osaka IAAF World Ch. 1. Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 27: Sileshi SIHINE (ETH) 27: Martin Irungu MATHATHI (KEN) 27: Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games 1. David José GALVÁN MARTÍNEZ (MEX) 28: Marilson GOMES DOS SANTOS (BRA) 28: Alejandro SUÁREZ (MEX) 28:09.95 Eugene previous Winners 14 Galen RUPP (USA) 26: Kenenisa BEKELE (ETH) 27: Mo FARAH (GBR) 26: Douglas WAKIIHURI (KEN) 28:06.00 Records WR 26:17.53 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH Bruxelles AR 26:44.36 Galen RUPP USA Eugene NR 26:44.36 Galen RUPP USA Eugene WJR 26:41.75 Samuel Kamau WANJIRU KEN Bruxelles MR 26:25.97 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH DLR 26:43.16 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH Bruxelles SB 27:08.21 Paul Kipngetich TANUI KEN Kitakyushu World Outdoor list 27:08.21 Paul Kipngetich TANUI KEN Kitakyushu :24.09 Ali KAYA TUR Mersin :39.95 Kenta MURAYAMA JPN Nobeoka :42.62 Andy VERNON GBR Palo Alto :42.71 Yuta SHITARA JPN Nobeoka :42.99 William Malel SITONIK KEN Kobe :43.79 Ben TRUE USA Palo Alto :44.24 Ben ST. LAWRENCE AUS Palo Alto :45.01 David MCNEILL AUS Palo Alto :46.90 Mohammed AHMED CAN Palo Alto :47.55 Abdi BASHIR BEL Palo Alto :48.53 Amos KIBITOK KEN Mersin :49.43 Hassan MEAD USA Palo Alto :52.86 Kassa MAKASHAW ETH Palo Alto :54.25 Jason WITT USA Palo Alto :54.98 Parker STINSON USA Palo Alto :55.19 Christopher LANDRY USA Palo Alto :56.59 Bobby CURTIS USA Palo Alto :56.7h Stephen MOKOKA RSA Stellenbosch :56.9h Gladwin Sibabalwe MZAZI RSA Stellenbosch All-Time World Outdoor list 26:17.53 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH Bruxelles :22.75 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Hengelo :27.85 Paul TERGAT KEN Bruxelles :30.03 Nicholas KEMBOI KEN Bruxelles :30.74 Abebe Dinkesa NEGERA ETH Hengelo :35.63 Micah Kemboi KOGO KEN Bruxelles :36.26 Paul KOECH KEN Bruxelles :37.25 Zersenay TADESE ERI Bruxelles :38.08 Salah HISSOU MAR Bruxelles :38.76 Ahmad Hassan ABDULLAH QAT Bruxelles :39.69 Sileshi SIHINE ETH Hengelo :39.77 Boniface KIPROP UGA Bruxelles :41.75 Samuel Kamau WANJIRU KEN Bruxelles :43.98 Lucas Kimeli ROTICH KEN Bruxelles :44.36 Galen RUPP USA Eugene :46.57 Mo FARAH GBR Eugene :48.35 Imane MERGA ETH Eugene :48.99 Josphat Kipkoech BETT KEN Eugene :49.02 Eliud KIPCHOGE KEN Hengelo :49.20 Moses Ndiema MASAI KEN Bruxelles WR progression 26:17.53 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH Bruxelles :20.31 Kenenisa BEKELE ETH Ostrava :22.75 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Hengelo :27.85 Paul TERGAT KEN Bruxelles :31.32 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Oslo :38.08 Salah HISSOU MAR Bruxelles :43.53 Haile GEBRSELASSIE ETH Hengelo :52.23 William SIGEI KEN Oslo :58.38 Yobes ONDIEKI KEN Oslo :07.91 Richard CHELIMO KEN Stockholm :08.23 Arturo BARRIOS MEX Berlin :13.81 Fernando MAMEDE POR Stockholm :22.47 Henry RONO KEN Wien :30.47 Samson KIMOBWA KEN Helsinki :30.80 David BEDFORD GBR London :38.35 Lasse VIREN FIN München :39.89 Ron CLARKE AUS Oslo :15.6h Ron CLARKE AUS Melbourne

5 Men's 10,000m International Tiths Kipjhmba MBISHEI (KEN) / 24y-213d NR-KEN: 26: best: 28:50.0h GENERAL: World Cross Country silver medalist Junior Race (09) World Junior Championships silver medalist 10,000m (08) PB: 26:59.81 Bruxelles (BEL) (49th A-T) OTHER PB'S: 13: m(10) - 27:32 10 km Road(11) - 59:55 Half Marathon(14) PROGRESSION: 29:08.8h(07) - 27:31.65(08) - 28:14.0h(09) - 27:29.13(10) - 26:59.81(11) - 27:59.15(12) - 28:50.1h(13) - 28:50.0h(14) INFO: Born in Mount Elgon. 1-2 Vincent Kipsegechi YATOR (KEN) / 25y-322d NR-KEN: 26: best: None GENERAL: African Championships silver medalist 5000m (10) All-Africa Games finalist 5000m (11) OTHER PB'S: 13: m(10) - 17:06 4 Miles Road(11) - 59:55 Half Marathon(15) NCH (1xWin) 1-3 Othmane EL GOUMRI (MAR) / 23y-1d NR-MAR: 26: best: None GENERAL: Francophone Games Champion 5000m (13) National Champion 1500m (13) OTHER PB'S: 3: m(13) - 7: m(13) - 13: m(13) 1-4 Geoffrey KIRUI (KEN) / 22y-102d NR-KEN: 26: best: 29:05.8h GENERAL: African Junior Champion 10,000m (11) World Junior Championships bronze medalist 10,000m (12) PB: 26:55.73 Bruxelles (BEL) (42nd A-T) OTHER PB'S: 7: m(13) - 13: m(13) - 59:55 Half Marathon(15) PROGRESSION: 30:16.2h(10) - 26:55.73(11) - 27:08.44(12) - 29:05.8h(14) 1-5 Zane ROBERTSON (NZL) / 25y-196d NR-NZL: 27: best: None GENERAL: Commonwealth Games bronze medalist 5000m (14) World/Continental Cup silver medalist 5000m (14) OTHER PB'S: 3: m(14) - 7: m(14) - 59:47 Half Marathon(15) Chrrent Records: 1xAR: AR 59:47 Half Marathon Marugame(15) INFO: Lives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He moved to Iten, Kenya at the age of 17 with his twin brother Jake to further their running careers. Twitter: Geoffrey KAMWOROR (KEN) / 22y-182d NR-KEN: 26: best: None GENERAL: 2 times World Cross Country Champion Senior Race (15, 11) World Half Marathon Champion Half Marathon (14) PB: 27:06.35 Eugene (USA) (67th A-T) OTHER PB'S: 27:44 10 km Road(14) - 58:54 Half Marathon(13) - 2:06:12 Marathon(12) Major Mar (2xBronze) NCH (1xWin) PROGRESSION: 27:06.35(11) - 28:17.0h(13) INFO: Raised in the village of Chepkorio. Has been followed by the production company A Cow Says Moo in 2012; they made a documentary about Geoffrey and his road towards his first marathon and is called The Unknown Runner. Coached by Patrick Sang and trains in Kenya. 1-7 Diego ESTRADA (USA) / 25y-161d NR-USA: 26: best: None PB: 27:32.90 Palo Alto (USA) (227th A-T) OTHER PB'S: 7: m(13) - 13: m(13) - 1:00:51 Half Marathon(15) PROGRESSION: 28:54.60(09) - 28:40.19(10) - 27:32.90(12) - 28:52.73(13) INFO: Born in Chilchota; Mexican-born. Represents the United States internationally since May 2014; Based in Arizona. Studies at Northern Arizona University; loves football, fan of FC Barcelona. Coached by Joe Vigil. 1-8 Arne GABIUS (GER) / 34y-68d NR-GER: 27: best: 27:55.35 GENERAL: 7 times National Champion 5000m (13, 12, 11, 10, 09, 08, 07) European Championships silver medalist 5000m (12) PB: 27:55.35 Palo Alto (USA) (585th A-T) OTHER PB'S: 7: m(12) - 13: m(13) - 2:09:32 Marathon(14) Ehr. Team Ch. (1xGold, 1xSilver) NICH (2xWin) PROGRESSION: 27:55.35(14) INFO: Born in Hamburg. 186cm / 66kg. Enjoys watching TV series. Studies at University of Tuebingen. 1-9 Goitom KIFLE (ERI) / 21y-177d NR-ERI: 26: best: 27:43.30 GENERAL: World Youth Championships bronze medalist 3000m (09) World Cross Country finalist Senior Race (13) PB: 27:32.00 Eugene (USA) (218th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 144th OTHER PB'S: 13: m(12) - 28:41 10 km Road(09) - 1:00:20 Half Marathon(14) PROGRESSION: 27:32.00(13) - 27:43.30(14) 1-10 Teklemariam MEDHIN (ERI) / 25y-339d NR-ERI: 26: best: 27:38.83 GENERAL: World Cross Country silver medalist Senior Race (10) Olympic Games finalist 10,000m (12) PB: 27:16.69 Hengelo (NED) (104th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 79th OTHER PB'S: 13: m(10) - 27:57 10 km Road(11) - 1:01:47 Half Marathon(14) PROGRESSION: 30:16.84(03) - 27:46.50(08) - 27:58.89(09) - 28:50.63(10) - 27:37.21(11) - 27:16.69(12) - 27:19.97(13) - 27:38.83(14) INFO: Born in Hazega. 184cm / 61kg Joshha CHEPTEGEI (UGA) / 18y-259d NR-UGA: 26: best: 27:56.26 GENERAL: World Junior Champion 10,000m (14) African Junior Champion 10,000m (15) SB: 29:58.70 Addis Abeba (ETH) (550th T-L 2015) PB: 27:56.26 Leiden (NED) (604th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 81st OTHER PB'S: 13: m(14) - 28:24 10 km Road(14) - 47:33 10 Miles Road(14) PROGRESSION: 27:56.26(14) - 29:58.70(15) 1-12 Timothy TOROITICH (UGA) / 23y-231d NR-UGA: 26: best: 27:43.27 GENERAL: Commonwealth Games finalist 10,000m (14) World Cross Country finalist Senior Race (13) PB: 27:31.07 Eugene (USA) (203rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 47th OTHER PB'S: 13: m(13) - 8: mSC(12) - 33:48 12 km Road(15) PROGRESSION: 27:31.07(13) - 27:43.27(14) 1-13 Kenneth Kiprop KIPKEMOI (KEN) / 30y-300d NR-KEN: 26: best: 27:30.94 GENERAL: African Champion 10,000m (12) All-Africa Games silver medalist Half Marathon (11) PB: 26:52.65 Bruxelles (BEL) (34th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 28th OTHER PB'S: 13: m(12) - 59:01 Half Marathon(14) - 1:12:32 25 km Road(14) World Ch. (1xFinal): 7. 10,000m Moskva(13) NCH (1xWin) PROGRESSION: 27:48.5h(11) - 26:52.65(12) - 27:28.50(13) - 27:30.94(14) 2-1 Shghrh OSAKO (JPN) / 24y-6d NR-JPN: 27: best: 28:11.94 GENERAL: Asian Games silver medalist 10,000m (14) Universiade Champion 10,000m (11) PB: 27:38.31 Palo Alto (USA) (283rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 22nd OTHER PB'S: 7: m(14) - 13: m(13) - 1:01:47 Half Marathon(10) Chrrent Records: 1xNR: NR 7: m Rieti(14) PROGRESSION: 28:57.00(09) - 28:35.75(10) - 28:42.83(11) - 27:56.94(12) - 27:38.31(13) - 28:11.94(14) INFO: Born in Machida, Tokyo. Studies at Waseda University. Trained by Alberto Salazar.

6 2-2 Cameron LEVINS (CAN) / 26y-62d NR-CAN: 27: best: 27:36.00 GENERAL: Commonwealth Games bronze medalist 10,000m (14) 3 times National Champion 5000m (14, 13, 12) PB: 27:27.96 Palo Alto (USA) (171st A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 20th OTHER PB'S: 3: m(13) - 13: m(13) - 3:59.1h Mile Road(12) NCAA Ch. (2xWin) PROGRESSION: 27:27.96(12) - 27:47.89(13) - 27:36.00(14) INFO: Born in Campbell River, British Columbia. Excercise science studies at Southern Utah University. Married; coached by Alberto Salazar. Also played basketball during university years. 2-3 Emmanhel Kipkemei BETT (KEN) / 32y-60d NR-KEN: 26: best: 27:21.61 DL Wins: 1x GENERAL: Diamond League Winner 10,000m (12) PB: 26:51.16 Bruxelles (BEL) (27th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 14th OTHER PB'S: 13: m(12) - 33:32 12 km Road(15) - 1:00:08 Half Marathon(15) PROGRESSION: 26:51.95(11) - 26:51.16(12) - 27:28.71(13) - 27:21.61(14) 2-4 Hassan MEAD (USA) / 25y-274d NR-USA: 26: best: None SB: 27:49.43 Palo Alto (USA) (13th T-L 2015) PB: 27:49.43 Palo Alto (USA) (473rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 13th OTHER PB'S: 3: m(14) - 7: m(13) - 13: m(14) PROGRESSION: 30:03.21(09) - 29:04.79(11) - 27:59.04(12) - 27:49.43(15) INFO: Born in Somalia; American-Somalian citizen. Moved to United States in 2010; 188cm / 64kg. Sports management studies at University of Minnesota; lives in Eugene. Enjoys playing basketball and golf. 2-5 Nghse AMLOSOM (ERI) / 28y-200d NR-ERI: 26: best: 28:11.07 GENERAL: African Champion 10,000m (14) World Championships finalist 10,000m (13) PB: 27:28.10 Wageningen (NED) (173rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 11th OTHER PB'S: 42:28 15 km Road(12) - 45:28 10 Miles Road(13) - 59:39 Half Marathon(14) World (Cont.) Chp (1xBronze) PROGRESSION: 29:05.26(11) - 27:28.10(12) - 27:29.21(13) - 28:11.07(14) INFO: Born in Asmara. His international debut came at the 2011 Military Games. 180cm / 56kg. 2-6 Stephen MOKOKA (RSA) / 30y-118d NR-RSA: 27: best: 29:44.46 GENERAL: 10 times National Champion 1500m (10), 5000m (15, 13), 10,000m (15, 13, 12, 11, 10, 09), Half Marathon (08) 2 times Universiade silver medalist 10,000m (11), Half Marathon (13) SB: 27:56.7h Stellenbosch (RSA) (19th T-L 2015) PB: 27:40.73 Port Elizabeth (RSA) (320th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 8th OTHER PB'S: 13: m(15) - 27:38 10 km Road(15) - 2:08:33 Marathon(10) Chrrent Records: 3xNR: NR 13: m Stellenbosch(15) - NR 27:38 10 km Road Manchester(15) - NR 46:26 10 Miles Road Portsmouth(09) PROGRESSION: 29:22.05(05) - 29:56.27(06) - 29:04.64(07) - 29:16.84(08) - 28:48.73(09) - 28:18.54(10) - 27:56.18(11) - 27:40.73(12) - 28:09.70(13) - 29:44.46(14) INFO: Born in Mahikeng. Began competing internationally in cm / 50kg. 2-7 Josphat Kipkoech BETT (KEN) / 24y-351d NR-KEN: 26: best: 27:56.14 GENERAL: Commonwealth Games silver medalist 10,000m (14) World Junior Champion 10,000m (08) PB: 26:48.99 Eugene (USA) (18th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 8th OTHER PB'S: 7: m(09) - 12: m(09) - 27:45 10 km Road(11) Afr. Ch. (1xBronze) NCH (1xWin) PROGRESSION: 27:30.85(08) - 28:21.51(09) - 27:50.40(10) - 26:48.99(11) - 27:39.65(12) - 27:44.26(13) - 27:56.14(14) 2-8 El Hassan EL ABBASSI (BRN) / 31y-46d NR-BRN: 27: best: 27:32.96 GENERAL: Asian Games Champion 10,000m (14) National Champion 10,000m (12) SB: 28:23.11 Manama (BRN) (49th T-L 2015) PB: 27:32.96 Eugene (USA) (228th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 6th OTHER PB'S: 13: m(14) - 27:37 10 km Road(13) - 1:01:09 Half Marathon(13) PROGRESSION: 28:12.40(12) - 27:32.96(14) - 28:23.11(15) INFO: Moroccan-born; running for Bahrain since Pahl Kipngetich TANUI (KEN) / 24y-158d NR-KEN: 26: best: 26:49.41 GENERAL: World Championships bronze medalist 10,000m (13) World Cross Country silver medalist Senior Race (11) SB: 27:08.21 Kitakyushu (JPN) (1st T-L 2015) PB: 26:49.41 Eugene (USA) (22nd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 3rd OTHER PB'S: 7: m(11) - 13: m(14) - 1:02:48 Half Marathon(14) PROGRESSION: 27:25.24(09) - 27:17.61(10) - 26:50.63(11) - 27:27.56(12) - 27:21.50(13) - 26:49.41(14) - 27:08.21(15) INFO: Born in Chesubeno village, Molo District, Rift Valley Province. In 2008 he was expunged from the Kenyan junior cross country team for the Edinburg World Cross due to his inability to run with shoes. In 2009 he moved to Japan and joined Kyudenko Corporation team to improve his running. After winning the Kenyan cross country championship in 2010 journalists sketch parallels with Paul Tergat Mo FARAH (GBR) / 32y-67d NR-GBR: 26: best: 28:08.11 DL Wins: 10x GENERAL: 2 times Olympic Champion 5000m (12), 10,000m (12) 3 times World Champion 5000m (13, 11), 10,000m (13) PB: 26:46.57 Eugene (USA) (16th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 33rd OTHER PB'S: 3: m(13) - 8: Miles(14) - 12: m(11) Chrrent Records: 1xWBP: WBP 8: Miles ind. Birmingham(15) 4xAR: AR 3: m Monaco(13) - AR 13: m ind. Birmingham(11) - AR 26: ,000m Eugene(11) - AR 59:32 Half Marathon Lisboa(15) 1xABP: ABP 8: Miles Birmingham(14) 3xNR: NR 12: m Monaco(11) - NR= 13:30 5 km Road Stranorlar(06) - NR 27:44 10 km Road London(10) Ehr. Ch. (5xGold, 1xSilver): m Zürich(14) ,000m Zürich(14) m Helsinki(12) m Barcelona(10) ,000m Barcelona(10) m Göteborg(06) PROGRESSION: 27:44.54(08) - 27:28.86(10) - 26:46.57(11) - 27:30.42(12) - 27:21.71(13) - 28:08.11(14) INFO: Born in Somalia; has a twin brother but Mo at the age of 8 moved to England to join his father, parents had met only during holidays. At the secondary school his real passion was football. His ambition was to become a car mechanic or play football in Arsenal. In 2013 he launched a book titled Mo Farah, Twin Ambitions: My autobiography. His wife is Tania Nell; they have twin-daughters born in Has a sculpture at Madame Tussauds London.. DL 2015: 3000m Doha 2. 7: Andrew J. ACOSTA (USA) / 27y-46d NR-USA: 26: best: None GENERAL: Pan Am Games finalist OTHER PB'S: 3: m(12) - 3:53.76 Mile(10) - 16: xMile(10) INFO: Studies at University of Oregon Lee EMANUEL (GBR) / 30y-125d NR-GBR: 26: best: None GENERAL: European Indoor Championships silver medalist 3000m ind. (15) 2 times National Indoor Champion 1500m ind. (14), 3000m ind. (15) OTHER PB'S: 3: m(13) - 3:54.75 Mile(13) - 5: m(13) 2-13 Alex KORIO (KEN) / 24y-160d NR-KEN: 26: best: None PB: 28:26.0h Nairobi (KEN) OTHER PB'S: 7: m(10) - 13: m(12) - 59:58 Half Marathon(14) PROGRESSION: 28:26.0h(08) INFO: Mechanical engineering studies at Kenyatta University in Nairobi.

7 Men's Shot Put Diamond Race Start list Shot Put Time: 20:28 Order Athlete Nat PB SB 1 Kurt ROBERTS USA O'Dayne RICHARDS JAM Ryan WHITING USA Tom WALSH NZL Joe KOVACS USA Tomasz MAJEWSKI POL Reese HOFFA USA David STORL GER Medal Winners Moskva IAAF World Ch. 1. David STORL (GER) Ryan WHITING (USA) Dylan ARMSTRONG (CAN) London Olympic Games 1. Tomasz MAJEWSKI (POL) David STORL (GER) Reese HOFFA (USA) Guadalajara Pan American Games 1. Dylan ARMSTRONG (CAN) Carlos VÉLIZ (CUB) Germán Luján LAURO (ARG) Daegu IAAF World Ch. 1. David STORL (GER) Dylan ARMSTRONG (CAN) Christian CANTWELL (USA) Berlin IAAF World Ch. 1. Christian CANTWELL (USA) Tomasz MAJEWSKI (POL) Ralf BARTELS (GER) Beijing Olympic Games 1. Tomasz MAJEWSKI (POL) Christian CANTWELL (USA) Dylan ARMSTRONG (CAN) Osaka IAAF World Ch. 1. Reese HOFFA (USA) Adam NELSON (USA) Rutger SMITH (NED) Rio de Janeiro Pan American Gam es 1. Dylan ARMSTRONG (CAN) Dorian SCOTT (JAM) Carlos VÉLIZ (CUB) Helsinki IAAF World Ch. 1. Adam NELSON (USA) Rutger SMITH (NED) Ralf BARTELS (GER) Athens Olympic Games 1. Yuriy BILONOH (UKR) Adam NELSON (USA) Joachim OLSEN (DEN) Diamond Race 1 David STORL (GER) 4 2 Reese HOFFA (USA) 2 3 Ryan WHITING (USA) 1 Eugene previous Winners 14 Reese HOFFA (USA) Reese HOFFA (USA) Reese HOFFA (USA) Christian CANTWELL (USA) Christian CANTWELL (USA) Kevin TOTH (USA) C.J. HUNTER (USA) John GODINA (USA) John GODINA (USA) Diamond League 2015 Doha IAAF Diamond League 1. David STORL (GER) Reese HOFFA (USA) Ryan WHITING (USA) Records WR Randy BARNES USA Westwood AR Randy BARNES USA Westwood NR Randy BARNES USA Westwood WJB David STORL GER Gerlingen MR Christian CANTWELL USA DLR Christian CANTWELL USA Eugene SB Joe KOVACS USA Los Angeles World Outdoor list Joe KOVACS USA Los Angeles David STORL GER Halle Christian CANTWELL USA Lawrence Tom WALSH NZL Melbourne Thomas SCHMITT GER Übach-Palenberg Reese HOFFA USA Doha Ryan WHITING USA Auckland Ryan CROUSER USA Austin Tsanko ARNAUDOV POR Lisboa O'Dayne RICHARDS JAM Kingston Darlan ROMANI BRA Sao Paulo Darrell HILL USA University Park Jordan CLARKE USA Tucson Jacko GILL NZL Brisbane Cory MARTIN USA Kingston Asmir KOLAŠINAC SRB Senta Jonathan JONES USA Gainesville Inderjeet SINGH IND Mangalore Germán Luján LAURO ARG Azul Georgi IVANOV BUL Gabrovo All-Time World Outdoor list Randy BARNES USA Westwood Ulf TIMMERMANN GDR Chania Alessandro ANDREI ITA Viareggio Werner GÜNTHÖR SUI Bern Kevin TOTH USA Lawrence Udo BEYER GDR Berlin Christian CANTWELL USA Gresham John BRENNER USA Walnut Adam NELSON USA Portland Brian OLDFIELD USA El Paso Reese HOFFA USA London Joe KOVACS USA Los Angeles Ryan WHITING USA Doha Sergey SMIRNOV URS Tallinn Dylan ARMSTRONG CAN Calgary John GODINA USA Carson Sergey GAVRYUSHIN URS Tbilisi Cory MARTIN USA Tucson Sergey KASNAUSKAS URS Staiki Dave LAUT USA Koblenz WR progression Randy BARNES USA Westwood Ulf TIMMERMANN GDR Chania Alessandro ANDREI ITA Viareggio Alessandro ANDREI ITA Viareggio Alessandro ANDREI ITA Viareggio Udo BEYER GDR Berlin Ulf TIMMERMANN GDR Berlin Udo BEYER GDR Los Angeles Udo BEYER GDR Göteborg Aleksandr BARYSHNIKOV URS Colombes Terry ALBRITTON USA Honolulu Al FEUERBACH USA San José Randy MATSON USA College Station Randy MATSON USA College Station Dallas LONG USA Los Angeles Dallas LONG USA Los Angeles Dallas LONG USA Los Angeles Dallas LONG USA Los Angeles

8 Men's Shot Put Diamond Race Kurt ROBERTS (USA) / 27y-98d NR-USA: best: GENERAL: Nacac U23 Champion Shot Put (10) SB: Kingston (JAM) (65th T-L 2015) PB: Sacramento (USA) (58th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 12th PROGRESSION: 16.39(07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in Lancaster, Ohio. Began to compete in shot put only at the age of 16. Working as a P.E. teacher at an elementary school in Ohio to support himself. Married, wife is Tiffany; a massive NFL-fan; 1.92m / 136kg. DL 2015: Shot Put Doha O'Dayne RICHARDS (JAM) / 26y-166d NR-JAM: best: GENERAL: Commonwealth Games Champion Shot Put (14) 2 times CAC Champion Shot Put (13, 11) SB: Kingston (JAM) (10th T-L 2015) PB: Glasgow (GBR) (49th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 6th OTHER PB'S: Discus Throw(12) Current Records: 1xNR: NR Shot Put Glasgow(14) WUG (1xGold) World (Cont.) Cup (1xSilver) NACAC U23 Ch. (1xBronze) NCH (2xWin) PROGRESSION: 16.76(08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in St. Andrew, Jamaica; His nickname is Fred. Studies at the University of Technology in Jamaica. The first Jamaican ever to win gold in any Commonwealth throwing event; His father was a football player. He previously played rugby; Loves football his idol is German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn. DL 2015: Shot Put Doha Ryan WHITING (USA) / 28y-186d NR-USA: best: DL Wins: 5x GENERAL: World Championships silver medalist Shot Put (13) 2 times World Indoor Champion Shot Put ind. (14, 12) SB: Auckland (NZL) (7th T-L 2015) PB: Doha (QAT) (13th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 5th OTHER PB'S: Discus Throw(08) NACAC U23 Ch. (2xGold) NCAA Ch. (3xWin) NCH (1xWin) NICH (3xWin) PROGRESSION: 19.75(06) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Civil engineering studies at the Arizona State University. Has 2 brothers Ross and Evan; Married, his wife is Ashley. 1.91m / 133kg. DL 2015: Shot Put Doha Tom WALSH (NZL) / 23y-89d NR-NZL: best: GENERAL: 6 times National Champion Shot Put (14, 13, 12, 11), Discus Throw (13) Commonwealth Games silver medalist Shot Put (14) SB: Melbourne (AUS) (4th T-L 2015) PB: Melbourne (AUS) (72nd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 4th OTHER PB'S: Shot Put (6kg)(11) Shot Put (5kg)(09) Current Records: 2xAR: AR Shot Put Melbourne(15) - AR Shot Put ind. Sopot(14) World Ind. Ch. (1xBronze): 3. Shot Put ind. Sopot(14) PROGRESSION: 17.57(10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in Timaru. His father is a former rugby player. He was a talented hockey and cricket player as a youngster. 185cm / 120kg; started athletics with discus throw. 5 Joe KOVACS (USA) / 25y-335d NR-USA: best: DL Wins: 1x GENERAL: World/Continental Cup bronze medalist Shot Put (14) National Champion Shot Put (14) SB: Los Angeles (USA) (1st T-L 2015) PB: Los Angeles (USA) (12th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 3rd PROGRESSION: 16.49(07) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Joseph Mathias Kovacs, born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His parents are Joanna and Joseph Kovacs. Business and Finance studies at the Penn State University. Was introduced to the throwing events in high school as a way to stay in shape for football. DL 2015: Shot Put Doha Tomasz MAJEWSKI (POL) / 33y-272d NR-POL: best: DL Wins: 1x GENERAL: 2 times Olympic Champion Shot Put (12, 08) World Championships silver medalist Shot Put (09) PB: Stockholm (SWE) (26th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 10th Current Records: 1xNR: NR Shot Put Stockholm(09) Eur. Ch. (1xGold, 1xBronze): 1. Shot Put Barcelona(10) - 3. Shot Put Zürich(14) - 7. Shot Put Göteborg(06) Franc. G. (1xGold) WUG (1xGold) World Ind. Ch. (2xBronze): 3. Shot Put ind. Istanbul(12) - 3. Shot Put ind. Valencia(08) - 4. Shot Put ind. Sopot(14) - 4. Shot Put ind. Doha(10) - 4. Shot Put ind. Budapest(04) - 6. Shot Put ind. Moskva(06) PROGRESSION: 17.77(00) (01) (02) (03) (04) (05) (06) (07) (08) (09) INFO: Born in Nasielsk; 204cm / 142kg. Political science studies at Stefan Wyszynski University. Hobbies are basketball and playing video games. Married, has a son, Mikolaj. 7 Reese HOFFA (USA) / 37y-233d NR-USA: best: DL Wins: 15x GENERAL: World Champion Shot Put (07) Olympic Games bronze medalist Shot Put (12) SB: Doha (QAT) (6th T-L 2015) PB: London (GBR) (11th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 2nd PanAm. G. (1xGold) World Ind. Ch. (1xGold, 2xSilver): 1. Shot Put ind. Moskva(06) - 2. Shot Put ind. Valencia(08) - 2. Shot Put ind. Budapest(04) - 4. Shot Put ind. Istanbul(12) World (Cont.) Cup (1xSilver) WAF (2xGold, 1xBronze) PROGRESSION: 19.08(98) (99) (00) (01) (02) (03) (04) (05) (06) (07) INFO: Born Maurice Antawn Chism in Evans Georgia. He was adopted at the age of 4; married to Renata, a Maths teacher. Also known as a decent speedcuber able to solve Rubik's Cube in 30 seconds. Throws coach at Hoffa Throws Academy. DL 2015: Shot Put Doha David STORL (GER) / 24y-306d NR-GER: best: DL Wins: 3x GENERAL: 2 times World Champion Shot Put (13, 11) Olympic Games silver medalist Shot Put (12) SB: Halle (GER) (2nd T-L 2015) PB: London (GBR) (23rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 1st OTHER PB'S: Shot Put (6kg)(09) Shot Put (5kg)(07) Eur. Ch. (2xGold): 1. Shot Put Zürich(14) - 1. Shot Put Helsinki(12) - 4. Shot Put Barcelona(10) World Ind. Ch. (2xSilver): 2. Shot Put ind. Sopot(14) - 2. Shot Put ind. Istanbul(12) - 6. Shot Put ind. Doha(10) World (Cont.) Cup (1xGold) Eur. Ind. Ch. (1xGold, 1xSilver) PROGRESSION: 18.43(07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in Rochlitz, Germany; currently one of the 9 athletes to win World Championships in youth junior and senior level. His grandfather involved him in athletics when he was a child; first he tried decathlon but after his coach's death he focused on shot put. Part-time policeman. 199cm / 122kg. DL 2015: Shot Put Doha

9 Men's Discus Throw Diamond Race Start list Discus Throw Time: 20:03 Order Athlete Nat PB SB 1 Jared SCHUURMANS USA Martin KUPPER EST Ehsan HADADI IRI Martin WIERIG GER Vikas GOWDA IND Robert URBANEK POL Gerd KANTER EST Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI POL Medal Winners Moskva IAAF World Ch. 1. Robert HARTING (GER) Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI (POL) Gerd KANTER (EST) London Olympic Games 1. Robert HARTING (GER) Ehsan HADADI (IRI) Gerd KANTER (EST) Guadalajara Pan American Games 1. Jorge FERNÁNDEZ (CUB) Jarred ROME (USA) Ronald Odair DE OLIVEIRA JULIAO (BRA) Daegu IAAF World Ch. 1. Robert HARTING (GER) Gerd KANTER (EST) Ehsan HADADI (IRI) Berlin IAAF World Ch. 1. Robert HARTING (GER) Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI (POL) Gerd KANTER (EST) Beijing Olympic Games 1. Gerd KANTER (EST) Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI (POL) Virgilijus ALEKNA (LTU) Osaka IAAF World Ch. 1. Gerd KANTER (EST) Robert HARTING (GER) Rutger SMITH (NED) Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games 1. Michael ROBERTSON (USA) Adam KUEHL (USA) Dariusz Robert SLOWIK (CAN) Helsinki IAAF World Ch. 1. Virgilijus ALEKNA (LTU) Gerd KANTER (EST) Michael MÖLLENBECK (GER) Athens Olympic Games 1. Virgilijus ALEKNA (LTU) Zoltán KŐVÁGÓ (HUN) Aleksander TAMMERT (EST) Diamond Race 1 Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI (POL) 4 2 Robert URBANEK (POL) 2 3 Vikas GOWDA (IND) 1 Eugene previous Winners 13 Robert HARTING (GER) Robert HARTING (GER) Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI (POL) Virgilijus ALEKNA (LTU) Virgilijus ALEKNA (LTU) Andy BLOOM (USA) John GODINA (USA) Diamond League 2015 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix 1. Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI (POL) Robert URBANEK (POL) Vikas GOWDA (IND) Records WR Jürgen SCHULT GDR Neubrandenburg AR Ben PLUCKNETT USA Eugene NR Ben PLUCKNETT USA Stockholm WJB Mykyta NESTERENKO UKR Tallinn MR Ben PLUCKNETT USA DLR Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI POL Gateshead SB Christoph HARTING GER Halle World Outdoor list Christoph HARTING GER Halle Gerhard MAYER AUT Schwechat Benn HARRADINE AUS Wiesbaden Martin KUPPER EST Leiria Philip MILANOV BEL Kessel-Lo Fedrick DACRES JAM Kingston Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI POL Hengelo Vikas GOWDA IND San Diego Zoltán KŐVÁGÓ HUN Szentes Andrius GUDZIUS LTU Leiria Viktor BUTENKO RUS Leiria Chase MADISON USA Rock Island Apostolos PARELLIS CYP Leiria Rodney BROWN USA Philadelphia Chad WRIGHT JAM San Diego Martin WIERIG GER Wiesbaden Axel HÄRSTEDT SWE Leiria Daniel JASINSKI GER Halle Mauricio ORTEGA COL Medellín Robert URBANEK POL Shanghai All-Time World Outdoor list Jürgen SCHULT GDR Neubrandenburg Virgilijus ALEKNA LTU Kaunas Gerd KANTER EST Helsingborg Ben PLUCKNETT USA Stockholm Yuriy DUMCHEV URS Moskva Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI POL Hengelo Róbert FAZEKAS HUN Szombathely Lars RIEDEL GER Wiesbaden John POWELL USA San José Richard BRUCH SWE Malmö Imrich BUGÁR TCH San José Art BURNS USA San José Wolfgang SCHMIDT GDR Berlin Anthony WASHINGTON USA Salinas Luis Mariano DELIS CUB La Habana Mac WILKINS USA Helsinki Aleksander TAMMERT EST Denton Robert HARTING GER Turnov Dmitriy SHEVCHENKO RUS Krasnodar Frantz KRUGER RSA Salon-de-Provence WR progression Jürgen SCHULT GDR Neubrandenburg Yuriy DUMCHEV URS Moskva Wolfgang SCHMIDT GDR Berlin Mac WILKINS USA San José Mac WILKINS USA San José Mac WILKINS USA San José Mac WILKINS USA Walnut John POWELL USA Long Beach John VAN REENEN RSA Stellenbosch Richard BRUCH SWE Stockholm Jay SILVESTER USA Reno Jay SILVESTER USA Modesto Ludvík DANĚK TCH Sokolov Ludvík DANĚK TCH Turnov Al OERTER USA Walnut Al OERTER USA Walnut Al OERTER USA Chicago Vladimir TRUSENYEV URS Leningrad

10 Men's Discus Throw Diamond Race Jared SCHUURMANS (USA) / 27y-282d NR-USA: best: SB: Chula Vista (USA) (22nd T-L 2015) PB: Chula Vista (USA) (288th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 28th PROGRESSION: 50.34(07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Grew up in Norfolk and comes from a track & field throwing family. History studies at Doane College. Loves video games and music. Plays golf in his freetime. 2 Martin KUPPER (EST) / 25y-363d NR-EST: best: GENERAL: European Cup Winter Throwing Winner SB: Leiria (POR) (4th T-L 2015) PB: Leiria (POR) (117th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 9th Eur. Cup Wint.Thr. (1xGold) PROGRESSION: 55.19(10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) DL 2015: Discus Throw Shanghai Ehsan HADADI (IRI) / 30y-129d NR-IRI: best: DL Wins: 1x GENERAL: Olympic Games silver medalist Discus Throw (12) 4 times Asian Champion Discus Throw (07, 05, 11, 09) PB: Tallinn (EST) (35th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 8th Current Records: 1xAR: AR Discus Throw Tallinn(08) World Ch. (1xBronze): 3. Discus Throw Daegu(11) - 7. Discus Throw Osaka(07) Asi. G. (3xGold) World (Cont.) Cup (1xSilver, 1xBronze) PROGRESSION: 53.66(02) (03) (04) (05) (06) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) INFO: Born in Tehran; 192cm / 110kg. After 2012 Olympics he offered his silver medal to children with cancer, and travelled to Azerbaijan to gather fund for the 2012 earthquakes' victims. First name means a person who is always doing good things for people; his father was a football player. He also played handball and football before athletics. 4 Martin WIERIG (GER) / 27y-353d NR-GER: best: GENERAL: European U23 Champion Discus Throw (07) Olympic Games finalist Discus Throw (12) SB: Wiesbaden (GER) (16th T-L 2015) PB: Schönebeck (GER) (50th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 7th OTHER PB'S: Discus Throw (1,75kg)(06) World Ch. (1xFinal): 4. Discus Throw Moskva(13) World Jun. Ch. (1xBronze) PROGRESSION: 57.44(05) (06) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) INFO: Born in Beckendorf-Neindorf. 202cm / 124kg. 5 Vikas GOWDA (IND) / 31y-328d NR-IND: best: GENERAL: Commonwealth Games Champion Discus Throw (14) 2 times Asian Championships silver medalist Discus Throw (05, 11) SB: San Diego (USA) (8th T-L 2015) PB: Norman (USA) (139th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 5th OTHER PB'S: Shot Put(06) Shot Put (6kg)(02) Current Records: 1xNR: NR Discus Throw Norman(12) OG (1xFinal): 8. Discus Throw London(12) World Ch. (2xFinal): 7. Discus Throw Moskva(13) - 7. Discus Throw Daegu(11) Asi. G. (1xSilver, 1xBronze) PROGRESSION: 55.28(02) (03) (04) (05) (06) (07) (08) (10) (11) (12) INFO: Born in Indian city Mysore. Maths studies at University of North Carolina. Grew up in Maryland, United States. His father Shiv Gowda coached the Indian Olympic Track and Field Team in 1988 at the Seoul Olympics. DL 2015: Discus Throw Shanghai Robert URBANEK (POL) / 28y-30d NR-POL: best: GENERAL: European Championships bronze medalist Discus Throw (14) World Championships finalist Discus Throw (13) SB: Shanghai (CHN) (19th T-L 2015) PB: Halle (GER) (106th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 4th PROGRESSION: 50.84(06) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in Leczyca. Trains with good friend Piotr Malachowski. Enjoys meeting with friends, going out, reading books, watching movies. DL 2015: Discus Throw Shanghai Gerd KANTER (EST) / 36y-23d NR-EST: best: DL Wins: 9x GENERAL: Olympic Champion Discus Throw (08) World Champion Discus Throw (07) SB: Turnov (CZE) (29th T-L 2015) PB: Helsingborg (SWE) (3rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 3rd Current Records: 1xNR: NR Discus Throw Helsingborg(06) Eur. Ch. (3xSilver): 2. Discus Throw Zürich(14) - 2. Discus Throw Helsinki(12) - 2. Discus Throw Göteborg(06) - 4. Discus Throw Barcelona(10) WUG (1xGold) World (Cont.) Cup (1xGold) WAF (2xGold, 2xSilver) PROGRESSION: 56.09(00) (01) (02) (03) (04) (05) (06) (07) (08) (09) INFO: Born in Tallinn; in his youth he attended in wrestling and basketball. Business studies in Tallinn University Of Technology; his father was a talented thrower as well. His other interests include cars and basketball. In his very early years he didn t show any talent in the discus but he was an outstanding runner with 11,2 seconds in 100m. DL 2015: Discus Throw Shanghai Piotr MAŁACHOWSKI (POL) / 31y-356d NR-POL: best: DL Wins: 11x GENERAL: 2 times World Championships silver medalist Discus Throw (13, 09) Olympic Games silver medalist Discus Throw (08) SB: Hengelo (NED) (7th T-L 2015) PB: Hengelo (NED) (6th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 2nd OTHER PB'S: Discus Throw (1,75kg)(02) Current Records: 1xNR: NR Discus Throw Hengelo(13) Eur. Ch. (1xGold): 1. Discus Throw Barcelona(10) - 4. Discus Throw Zürich(14) - 6. Discus Throw Göteborg(06) World Mil. G. (1xWin) PROGRESSION: 52.04(00) (01) (02) (03) (04) (05) (06) (07) (08) (09) INFO: Born in Zuromin. Started to practise the Discus as a member of the Slask military sport club in Wroclaw. Loves original Polish cuisine and, for that reason, he prefers to share his Warsaw flat with his sister, who is a master of cooking. A member of the firefighters orchestra, playing the trumpet. DL 2015: Discus Throw Shanghai

11 Women's 800m USATF High Performance Start list 800m Time: 20:09 Lane Athlete Nat PB SB 1A Dana MECKE USA 2: : B Margaret Nyairera WAMBUI KEN 2: :07.1h 2A McKayla FRICKER USA 2: : B Lauren WALLACE USA 2: : Kendra CHAMBERS USA 2: : Phoebe WRIGHT USA 1: : LaTavia THOMAS USA 1: : Maggie VESSEY USA 1: : Charlene LIPSEY USA 2: : Selma KAJAN AUS 2: :02.68 Medal Winners Moskva IAAF World Ch. 1. Eunice Jepkoech SUM (KEN) 1: Mariya SAVINOVA (RUS) 1: Brenda MARTINEZ (USA) 1: London Olympic Games 1. Mariya SAVINOVA (RUS) 1: Caster SEMENYA (RSA) 1: Yekaterina POISTOGOVA (RUS) 1: Guadalajara Pan American Games 1. Adriana MUÑOZ (CUB) 2: Gabriela Eilzabeth MEDINA (MEX) 2: Rosibel GARCÍA (COL) 2: Daegu IAAF World Ch. 1. Mariya SAVINOVA (RUS) 1: Caster SEMENYA (RSA) 1: Janeth JEPKOSGEI (KEN) 1: Berlin IAAF World Ch. 1. Caster SEMENYA (RSA) 1: Janeth JEPKOSGEI (KEN) 1: Jennifer MEADOWS (GBR) 1: Beijing Olympic Games 1. Pamela JELIMO (KEN) 1: Janeth JEPKOSGEI (KEN) 1: Hasna BENHASSI (MAR) 1: Osaka IAAF World Ch. 1. Janeth JEPKOSGEI (KEN) 1: Hasna BENHASSI (MAR) 1: María Teresa MARTÍNEZ (ESP) 1: Rio de Janeiro Pan American Gam es 1. Diane CUMMINS (CAN) 1: Rosibel GARCÍA (COL) 2: Zulia CALATAYUD (CUB) 2: Helsinki IAAF World Ch. 1. Zulia CALATAYUD (CUB) 1: Hasna BENHASSI (MAR) 1: Tatyana ANDRIANOVA (RUS) 1: Athens Olympic Games 1. Kelly HOLMES (GBR) 1: Hasna BENHASSI (MAR) 1: Jolanda BATAGELJ (SLO) 1:56.43 Eugene previous Winners 13 Francine NIYONSABA (BDI) 1: Kenia SINCLAIR (JAM) 1: Mariya SAVINOVA (RUS) 1: Maria de Lurdes MUTOLA (MOZ) 1: Maria de Lurdes MUTOLA (MOZ) 1: Maria de Lurdes MUTOLA (MOZ) 1: Maria de Lurdes MUTOLA (MOZ) 2: Maria de Lurdes MUTOLA (MOZ) 1: Maria de Lurdes MUTOLA (MOZ) 1:57.57 Diamond League 2015 Shanghai Golden Grand Prix 1. Eunice Jepkoech SUM (KEN) 2: Malika AKKAOUI (MAR) 2: Janeth JEPKOSGEI (KEN) 2:01.14 Records WR 1:53.28 Jarmila KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ TCH München AR 1:54.44 Ana Fidelia QUIROT CUB Barcelona NR 1:56.40 Jearl MILES-CLARK USA Zürich WJR 1:54.01 Pamela JELIMO KEN Zürich MR 1:56.72 Francine NIYONSABA BDI DLR 1:56.59 Francine NIYONSABA BDI Bruxelles SB 1:59.35 Rose Mary ALMANZA CUB Ponce World Outdoor list 1:59.35 Rose Mary ALMANZA CUB Ponce :59.39 Renelle LAMOTE FRA Rehlingen :59.91 Sahily DIAGO MESA CUB Ponce :00.03 Ajee WILSON USA Des Moines :00.28 Eunice Jepkoech SUM KEN Shanghai :00.50 Alison LEONARD GBR Oordegem :00.51 Brenda MARTINEZ USA Des Moines :00.62 Chanelle PRICE USA Gainesville :00.70 Maggie VESSEY USA Los Angeles :00.73 Malika AKKAOUI MAR Shanghai :00.79 Jenny SIMPSON USA Los Angeles :01.04 Charlene LIPSEY USA Baton Rouge :01.09 Molly LUDLOW USA Kingston :01.13 Alexa EFRAIMSON USA Portland :01.14 Janeth JEPKOSGEI KEN Shanghai :01.21 Ciara EVERARD IRL Oordegem :01.27 Shelayna OSKAN-CLARKE GBR Oordegem :01.32 Natoya GOULE JAM Tallahassee :01.37 Jennifer MEADOWS GBR Shanghai :01.40 Adelle TRACEY GBR Oordegem All-Time World Outdoor list 1:53.28 Jarmila KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ TCH München :53.43 Nadezhda OLIZARENKO URS Moskva :54.01 Pamela JELIMO KEN Zürich :54.44 Ana Fidelia QUIROT CUB Barcelona :54.81 Olga MINEYEVA URS Moskva :54.94 Tatyana KAZANKINA URS Montreal :55.05 Doina MELINTE ROU Bucuresti :55.19 Maria de Lurdes MUTOLA MOZ Zürich :55.19 Jolanda BATAGELJ SLO Heusden-Zolder :55.26 Sigrun WODARS-GRAU GDR Roma :55.32 Christine WACHTEL GDR Roma :55.42 Nikolina SHTEREVA BUL Montreal :55.45 Caster SEMENYA RSA Berlin :55.46 Tatyana PROVIDOKHINA URS Moskva :55.54 Ellen VAN LANGEN NED Barcelona :55.54 Dong LIU CHN Beijing :55.56 Lyubov GURINA URS Roma :55.60 Elfi ZINN GDR Montreal :55.68 Ella KOVÁCS ROU Bucuresti :55.69 Irina PODYALOVSKAYA URS Kiev WR progression 1:53.28 Jarmila KRATOCHVÍLOVÁ TCH München :53.43 Nadezhda OLIZARENKO URS Moskva :54.85 Nadezhda OLIZARENKO URS Moskva :54.94 Tatyana KAZANKINA URS Montreal :56.0h Valentina GERASIMOVA URS Kiev :57.48 Svetla ZLATEVA-KOLEVA BUL Athina :58.45 Hildegard FALCK GER Stuttgart :00.5h Vera NIKOLIĆ YUG London :01.0h Judy POLLOCK AUS Helsinki :01.1h Ann PACKER GBR Tokyo :01.2h Dixie WILLIS AUS Perth :04.3h Lyudmila SHEVTSOVA URS Roma :04.3h Lyudmila SHEVTSOVA URS Moskva :05.0h Nina OTKALENKO URS Zagreb :06.6h Nina OTKALENKO URS Kiev :07.3h Nina OTKALENKO URS Moskva :08.5h Nina OTKALENKO URS Kiev :12.0h Nina OTKALENKO URS Minsk

12 Women's 800m USATF High Performance A Dana MECKE (USA) / 27y-251d NR-USA: 1: best: 2:02.85 SB: 2:02.04 Kingston (JAM) (39th T-L 2015) PB: 2:02.04 Kingston (JAM) OTHER PB'S: 4: m(15) - 4:42.65 Mile Road(15) - 3: x400m(15) PROGRESSION: 2:13.38(08) - 2:07.44(10) - 2:07.78(12) - 2:04.43(13) - 2:02.85(14) - 2:02.04(15) INFO: Born in Bulverde, Texas. Studies at University of Texas San Antonio; biomedical engineering degree. Motto: "Take advantage of opportunities and never stop chasing your dreams!". 1B Margaret Nyairera WAMBUI (KEN) / 20y-17d NR-KEN: 1: best: 2:00.49 GENERAL: World Junior Champion 800m (14) SB: 2:07.1h Nakuru (KEN) (251st T-L 2015) PB: 2:00.49 Eugene (USA) (489th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 150th PROGRESSION: 2:00.49(14) - 2:07.1h(15) 2A McKayla FRICKER (USA) / 23y-40d NR-USA: 1: best: 2:06.18 SB: 2:03.21 Walnut (USA) (64th T-L 2015) PB: 2:03.21 Walnut (USA) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 120th OTHER PB'S: 4: m(15) - 3: x400m(13) PROGRESSION: 2:17.79(09) - 2:11.71(10) - 2:18.90(11) - 2:11.57(12) - 2:09.42(13) - 2:06.18(14) - 2:03.21(15) INFO: Born in Canby. Studies at Seattle Pacific University. 2B Lauren WALLACE (USA) / 25y-25d NR-USA: 1: best: 2:02.16 GENERAL: National Indoor Champion 1000m ind. (15) SB: 2:03.73 Los Angeles (USA) (77th T-L 2015) PB: 2:02.16 Sacramento (USA) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 64th OTHER PB'S: 4: m(15) - 3: x400m(13) - 8: x800m(14) PROGRESSION: 2:08.08(10) - 2:11.42(11) - 2:05.79(12) - 2:02.91(13) - 2:02.16(14) - 2:03.73(15) 3 Kendra CHAMBERS (USA) / 24y-260d NR-USA: 1: best: 2:05.03 SB: 2:01.93 Austin (USA) (36th T-L 2015) PB: 2:01.93 Austin (USA) (853rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 48th OTHER PB'S: m(15) - 3: x400m(13) - 11:20.93 Distance Medley(11) PROGRESSION: 2:03.91(12) - 2:04.52(13) - 2:05.03(14) - 2:01.93(15) INFO: Native of Texas. Has two siblings, Jessica and Kris. Fluent in Spanish. Corporate communication studies at University of Texas. 4 Phoebe WRIGHT (USA) / 26y-272d NR-USA: 1: best: 2:01.91 GENERAL: NCAA Champion 800m (10) National Indoor Champion 800m ind. (11) SB: 2:01.65 Des Moines (USA) (26th T-L 2015) PB: 1:58.22 Eugene (USA) (155th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 47th OTHER PB'S: 8: x800m(14) - 10:50.98 Distance Medley(09) - 17: x1500m(09) PROGRESSION: 2:08.01(07) - 2:04.38(08) - 2:00.40(09) - 1:58.22(10) - 1:59.25(11) - 1:59.72(12) - 2:00.20(13) - 2:01.91(14) - 2:01.65(15) INFO: Born in Tennessee. Has an 11-year-younger sister; first pets were 2 hamsters names Snowball and Stretch. She thinks milk and coffee are the best drinks, then Margaritas. Learned a lot from the attitude of her grandma who said to her once: "You know, Phe, I have nothing to live for. I have absolutely no reason to wake up in the morning. But I do. And I treat myself to rice puddin every night. And I enjoy it". 5 LaTavia THOMAS (USA) / 26y-163d NR-USA: 1: best: 2:00.95 SB: 2:01.89 Los Angeles (USA) (34th T-L 2015) PB: 1:59.67 Ninove (BEL) (347th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 35th OTHER PB'S: m(08) - 3: x400m(10) - 8: x800m(13) PROGRESSION: 2:13.32(02) - 2:09.40(03) - 2:07.17(04) - 2:06.76(05) - 2:09.40(06) - 2:03.89(07) - 2:03.22(08) - 2:01.56(09) - 2:01.40(10) - 1:59.67(11) INFO: Native of Philadelphia. Communication studies at Louisiana State University. Has 2 siblings. Assistant coach at Germantown Friends School. 6 Maggie VESSEY (USA) / 33y-157d NR-USA: 1: best: 1:59.96 GENERAL: World Relays Champion 4x800m (15) World Championships finalist 800m (11) SB: 2:00.70 Los Angeles (USA) (9th T-L 2015) PB: 1:57.84 Monaco (MON) (123rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 34th OTHER PB'S: m(14) - 4: m(11) - 8: x800m(15) Current Records: 1xAR: AR 8: x800m Nassau(15) WAF (1xSilver) PROGRESSION: 2:06.53(02) - 2:05.78(03) - 2:03.10(05) - 2:11.57(07) - 2:02.01(08) - 1:57.84(09) - 1:59.00(10) - 1:58.50(11) - 1:59.61(12) - 2:01.02(13) INFO: Born in Soquel, California. Studies at California Polytechnic State University. Has captured the attention of the fashion world with her unique custom made race outfits. Coached by Greg Brock. 7 Charlene LIPSEY (USA) / 23y-317d NR-USA: 1: best: 2:00.91 SB: 2:01.04 Baton Rouge (USA) (12th T-L 2015) PB: 2:00.91 Madrid (ESP) (589th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 18th OTHER PB'S: 3: x400m(15) - 8: x800m(14) - 11:16.82 Distance Medley(12) PROGRESSION: 2:07.46(08) - 2:05.83(09) - 2:05.34(10) - 2:03.73(11) - 2:01.40(12) - 2:01.70(13) - 2:00.91(14) - 2:01.04(15) INFO: Elementary education studies at Louisiana State University. Motto: "Work hard run harder pray hardest". Native of Hempstead. Has a younger sister. 8 Selma KAJAN (AUS) / 23y-303d NR-AUS: 1:59.0h 2014 best: 2:01.96 GENERAL: World Relays bronze medalist 4x800m (15) World/Continental Cup finalist 1500m (14) SB: 2:02.68 Los Angeles (USA) (55th T-L 2015) PB: 2:01.96 Dublin (IRL) (858th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 74th OTHER PB'S: 2: m(14) - 4: m(14) - 8: x800m(14) Current Records: 1xAR: AR 8: x800m Nassau(14) PROGRESSION: 2:09.78(05) - 2:09.75(06) - 2:07.03(07) - 2:07.27(08) - 2:05.19(09) - 2:12.55(10) - 2:13.50(11) - 2:08.41(12) - 2:03.64(13) - 2:01.96(14) INFO: Native of Sydney. Sub editor & contributor at Women's Running Magazine Australia. Her sister Irma was a lightweight rower with Sydney University and her parents were national level runners in the former Yugoslavia. Loves watching movies, TV series.

13 Women's Long Jump Diamond Race Start list Long Jump Time: 20:06 Order Athlete Nat PB SB 1 Lorraine UGEN GBR Funmi JIMOH USA Sosthene MOGUENARA GER Shara PROCTOR GBR Darya KLISHINA RUS Christabel NETTEY CAN Brittney REESE USA Tianna BARTOLETTA USA Medal Winners Moskva IAAF World Ch. 1. Brittney REESE (USA) Blessing OKAGBARE-IGHOTEGUONOR (NGR) Ivana SPANOVIĆ (SRB) London Olympic Games 1. Brittney REESE (USA) Yelena SOKOLOVA (RUS) Janay DELOACH (USA) Guadalajara Pan American Games 1. Maurren Higa MAGGI (BRA) Shameka MARSHALL (USA) Caterine IBARGUEN (COL) Daegu IAAF World Ch. 1. Brittney REESE (USA) Olga KUCHERENKO (RUS) Ineta RADEVIČA (LAT) Berlin IAAF World Ch. 1. Brittney REESE (USA) Tatyana LEBEDEVA (RUS) Karin MEY MELIS (TUR) Beijing Olympic Games 1. Maurren Higa MAGGI (BRA) Tatyana LEBEDEVA (RUS) Blessing OKAGBARE-IGHOTEGUONOR (NGR) Osaka IAAF World Ch. 1. Tatyana LEBEDEVA (RUS) Lyudmila KOLCHANOVA (RUS) Tatyana KOTOVA (RUS) Rio de Janeiro Pan American Games 1. Maurren Higa MAGGI (BRA) Keila DA SILVA COSTA (BRA) Yargelis SAVIGNE (CUB) Helsinki IAAF World Ch. 1. Tianna BARTOLETTA (USA) Eunice BARBER (FRA) Yargelis SAVIGNE (CUB) Athens Olympic Games 1. Tatyana LEBEDEVA (RUS) Irina MELESHINA (RUS) Tatyana KOTOVA (RUS) 7.05 Diamond Race 1 Tianna BARTOLETTA (USA) 4 2 Shara PROCTOR (GBR) 2 3 Christabel NETTEY (CAN) 1 Eugene previous Winners 14 Ivana SPANOVIĆ (SRB) Shara PROCTOR (GBR) Tatyana LEBEDEVA (RUS) Marion JONES (USA) Marion JONES (USA) Shana WILLIAMS (USA) 6.83 Diamond League 2015 Doha IAAF Diamond League 1. Tianna BARTOLETTA (USA) Shara PROCTOR (GBR) Christabel NETTEY (CAN) 6.93 Records WR 7.52 Galina CHISTYAKOVA URS Leningrad AR 7.49 Jackie JOYNER-KERSEE USA New York AR 7.49 Jackie JOYNER-KERSEE USA Sestriere NR 7.49 Jackie JOYNER-KERSEE USA New York NR 7.49 Jackie JOYNER-KERSEE USA Sestriere WJR 7.14 Heike DRECHSLER GDR Bratislava MR 7.31 Marion JONES USA DLR 7.25 Brittney REESE USA Doha SB 6.99 Tianna BARTOLETTA USA Doha World Outdoor list Tianna BARTOLETTA USA Doha Christabel NETTEY CAN Walnut Shara PROCTOR GBR Doha Lorraine UGEN GBR Doha Quanesha BURKS USA Starkville Brittney REESE USA Chula Vista Sosthene MOGUENARA GER Hengelo Ivana SPANOVIĆ SRB Doha Darya KLISHINA RUS Doha Chelsea HAYES USA Fort Worth Brooke STRATTON AUS Adelaide Bianca STUART BAH Clermont Yarianny ARGÜELLES CUB Medellín Keila DA SILVA COSTA BRA Sao Bernardo Tori POLK USA Chula Vista Yuliya PIDLUZHNAYA RUS Sochi Eliane MARTINS BRA Santiago de Chile Tânia FERREIRA DA SILVA BRA Sao Bernardo Olga SUDARAVA BLR Brest Nastassia MIRONCHYK-IVANOVA BLR Brest All-Time World Outdoor list Galina CHISTYAKOVA URS Leningrad Jackie JOYNER-KERSEE USA New York Heike DRECHSLER GDR Neubrandenburg Anisoara CUSMIR-STANCIU ROU Bucuresti Tatyana KOTOVA RUS Annecy Yelena BELEVSKAYA URS Bryansk Inessa KRAVETS UKR Kiev Tatyana LEBEDEVA RUS Tula Olena KHLOPOTNOVA URS Almaty Marion JONES USA Eugene Irina MELESHINA RUS Tula Maurren Higa MAGGI BRA Bogotá Brittney REESE USA Doha Larisa BEREZHNAYA UKR Granada Helga RADTKE GDR Dresden Lyudmila KOLCHANOVA RUS Sochi Valy IONESCU-CONSTANTIN ROU Bucuresti Irena OZHENKO URS Budapest Yelena SINCHUKOVA URS Budapest Irina MUSHAYILOVA RUS St. Petersburg WR progression Galina CHISTYAKOVA URS Leningrad Galina CHISTYAKOVA URS Leningrad Jackie JOYNER-KERSEE USA Indianapolis Heike DRECHSLER GDR Dresden Heike DRECHSLER GDR Tallinn Heike DRECHSLER GDR Berlin Anisoara CUSMIR-STANCIU ROU Bucuresti Anisoara CUSMIR-STANCIU ROU Bucuresti Anisoara CUSMIR-STANCIU ROU Bucuresti Valy IONESCU-CONSTANTIN ROU Bucuresti Anisoara CUSMIR-STANCIU ROU Bucuresti Vilma BARDAUSKIENÉ URS Praha Vilma BARDAUSKIENÉ URS Chisinau Sigrun SIEGL GDR Dresden Angela VOIGT GDR Dresden Heidemarie ROSENDAHL GER Torino

14 Women's Long Jump Diamond Race Lorraine UGEN (GBR) / 23y-280d NR-GBR: best: 6.39 GENERAL: Commonwealth Games finalist Long Jump (14) NCAA Champion Long Jump (13) SB: 6.92 Doha (QAT) (4th T-L 2015) PB: 6.92 Doha (QAT) (94th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 14th OTHER PB'S: m(12) m(15) x100m(13) PROGRESSION: 5.79(08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in London; Started long jumping at age 16. Studies at the Texas Christian University. Her motto is "It only takes one jump to win. No matter how it looks, it only takes one". Claiming her first major title to become the 2013 outdoor NCAA champion in long jump. DL 2015: Long Jump Doha Funmi JIMOH (USA) / 31y NR-USA: best: 6.81 DL Wins: 2x GENERAL: World Athletics Final finalist Long Jump (09) World Athletics Final finalist Long Jump (08) SB: 6.47 Houston (USA) (52nd T-L 2015) PB: 6.96 Doha (QAT) (79th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 10th OTHER PB'S: mH(07) mH(07) x100m(14) NICH (1xWin) PROGRESSION: 6.14(04) (05) (06) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) INFO: Born in Seattle; English studies at the Rice University. Volunteer assistant coach at her alma mater Rice University. Ambassador of Athletes of Hope, a nonprofit organization; it is important for her to make a difference in the world. 173cm / 59kg. DL 2015: Long Jump Doha Sosthene MOGUENARA (GER) / 25y-224d NR-GER: best: 6.82 GENERAL: European Indoor Championships silver medalist Long Jump ind. (15) European Championships finalist Long Jump (12) SB: 6.77 Hengelo (NED) (7th T-L 2015) PB: 7.04 Weinheim (GER) (45th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 8th OTHER PB'S: m(10) x100m(10) Eur. U23 Ch. (1xBronze) NCH (1xWin) NICH (4xWin) PROGRESSION: 5.91(07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in Sarh, Chad. 180cm / 66kg. 4 Shara PROCTOR (GBR) / 26y-255d NR-GBR: best: 6.82 DL Wins: 3x GENERAL: 2 times World Championships finalist Long Jump (13, 09) Nacac U23 Champion Long Jump (10) SB: 6.95 Doha (QAT) (3rd T-L 2015) PB: 6.95 Birmingham (GBR) (83rd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 7th OTHER PB'S: Triple Jump(09) x100m(13) Current Records: 4xNR: NR 6.95 Long Jump Birmingham(12) - NR 6.71 Long Jump Berlin(09) - NR= 6.95 Long Jump Doha(15) - NR Triple Jump Auburn(08) World Ind. Ch. (1xBronze): 3. Long Jump ind. Istanbul(12) - 4. Long Jump ind. Sopot(14) Eur. Team Ch. (1xBronze) NCH (2xWin) PROGRESSION: 5.99(04) (05) (06) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) INFO: Anguillan-born, competing for Great Britain since Studies at the University of Florida. Likes gospel and the music of Rihanna. Loves pink colour. DL 2015: Long Jump Doha Darya KLISHINA (RUS) / 24y-134d NR-RUS: best: 6.90 DL Wins: 2x GENERAL: 2 times European Indoor Champion Long Jump ind. (13, 11) 2 times World Championships finalist Long Jump (13, 11) SB: 6.75 Doha (QAT) (9th T-L 2015) PB: 7.05 Ostrava (CZE) (42nd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 6th Eur. Ch. (1xBronze): 3. Long Jump Zürich(14) WUG (1xGold) Eur. U23 Ch. (1xGold) PROGRESSION: 5.83(05) (06) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) INFO: Born in the Russian city Tver. Started on the tracks as an excellent sprinter; her dad was an athlete and her mum is a laboratory assistant. Enjoys traveling around the globe; spending her freetime in cafes or cinemas with her friends. Loves bowling, listening to music. DL 2015: Long Jump Doha Christabel NETTEY (CAN) / 23y-361d NR-CAN: best: 6.73 GENERAL: Nacac U23 Champion Long Jump (12) Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Long Jump (14) SB: 6.98 Walnut (USA) (2nd T-L 2015) PB: 6.98 Walnut (USA) (72nd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 4th OTHER PB'S: mH(13) mH (0.76/8.50)(07) x100m(10) Current Records: 1xNR: NR 6.98 Long Jump Walnut(15) NCH (2xWin) PROGRESSION: 6.14(07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in Brampton Ontario. Studies at the Arizona State University. Daughter of Ghanian immigrants. Her sister Sabrian also an excellent athlete. DL 2015: Long Jump Doha Brittney REESE (USA) / 28y-262d NR-USA: best: 6.92 DL Wins: 9x GENERAL: 3 times World Champion Long Jump (13, 11, 09) Olympic Champion Long Jump (12) SB: 6.79 Chula Vista (USA) (6th T-L 2015) PB: 7.25 Doha (QAT) (13th A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 5th OTHER PB'S: m(11) m(13) High Jump(08) Current Records: 1xAR: AR 7.23 Long Jump ind. Istanbul(12) World Ind. Ch. (2xGold): 1. Long Jump ind. Istanbul(12) - 1. Long Jump ind. Doha(10) WAF (1xGold) NCAA Ch. (1xWin) NCH (6xWin) PROGRESSION: 6.31(04) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) INFO: Born in Inglewood California. She was a member of the women's basketball team at the Mississippi Communication College; studies at the University of Mississippi. Has a dog called Caesar. 173 cm / 62kg. DL 2015: Long Jump Doha Tianna BARTOLETTA (USA) / 29y-272d NR-USA: best: 7.02 DL Wins: 5x GENERAL: Olympic Champion 4x100m (12) World Champion Long Jump (05) SB: 6.99 Doha (QAT) (1st T-L 2015) PB: 7.02 Oslo (NOR) (52nd A-T) All-Athletics.com World Rankings: 1st OTHER PB'S: m(12) m(12) x100m(12) Current Records: 1xWR: WR x100m London(12) World Ind. Ch. (1xGold, 2xBronze): 1. Long Jump ind. Moskva(06) m ind. Sopot(14) m ind. Istanbul(12) World (Cont.) Cup (1xGold, 1xBronze) World Relays (1xGold, 1xSilver) NCAA Ch. (1xWin) PROGRESSION: 6.29(02) (03) (04) (05) (06) (07) (08) (09) (10) (11) INFO: Born in Elyria Ohio; in primary school she also played basketball. Social work studies at the University of Tennessee. Her husband is John Bartoletta, an investment manager. 168cm / 59kg; lives in Florida. DL 2015: Long Jump Doha