The 2025 Wanda Diamond League Final opened spectacularly on Wednesday, August 27, as Sechseläutenplatz in the heart of Zürich staged a dramatic first day of competition. Nicola Olyslagers soared to an Australian record in the women’s high jump, Armand Duplantis claimed his fifth Diamond Trophy in the pole vault, and Jessica Schilder produced a decisive victory in the women’s shot put. With records, upsets, and emotional victories across six field events, the stage is set for an electrifying conclusion at Letzigrund Stadium.
Olyslagers soars to Oceanian record in women’s high jump
Two-time world indoor champion Nicola Olyslagers delivered a flawless series to win the women’s high jump on Day 1 of the Wanda Diamond League Final at Zürich’s Sechseläutenplatz. The Australian set an Oceanian record of 2.04 m, clearing every bar from 1.91 m to 2.04 m on her first attempt.
World and Olympic champion Yaroslava Mahuchik cleared 2.02 m on her second attempt to equal her world-leading mark but failed three times at 2.06 m, missing out on a fourth Diamond Trophy. Morgan Lake broke her own British record with 2.00 m to secure third on countback ahead of Yulia Levchenko.
Olyslagers: “Today I had peace inside my heart, and I knew something was going to change. I’ve been chasing 2.04m for years and finally achieved it, with the Diamond Trophy on top. What a day!”