Thirty-two athletes were crowned 2026 Wanda Diamond League champion at the series final in Brussels on Friday and Saturday.
The 2026 Wanda Diamond League season is over and 32 of the world’s best athletes are now on their way home with a Diamond Trophy in their luggage.
After a four-month season that crossed 15 cities and four continents, the 32 Diamond League champions were crowned over two days of drama at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels this weekend.
Those athletes also had more than ever to compete for this year, as the top prizes for individual victories rose to a record 60,000 USD and the overall prize money pool remained at a record high of 9.84 million USD.
The Africans Crowned Champions
MEN
Emmanuel Wanyonyi 800 m
Birhanu Balew 5000 m
Gemechu Godana 3000 m Steeple
Busang Collen Kebinatshipi 400 m
WOMEN
Saly Sarr Triple saut
Freweyni Hailu 5000 m
Faith Cherotich 3000m Steeple