American shot putter Chase Jackson set a Diamond League record of 21.14 meters on the opening night of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, securing her third Diamond Trophy. According to competition reports, Jackson eclipsed her own North American record of 21.02 meters set just days prior in Berlin, dominating a field that featured Canada’s Sarah Mitton and Jessica Schilder.
Record-Breaking Throw Propels Jackson to Third Diamond Title
Chase Jackson opened the Friday evening session at the King Baudouin Stadium with a historic series of throws. According to meeting records, Jackson’s 21.14-meter effort made her one of only two women to surpass the 21-meter threshold in the event over the past 14 years. She secured first place by a margin of half a meter over Canada’s Sarah Mitton, while Jessica Schilder—who threw 21.09 meters in May—placed third.
The performance in Brussels followed closely on the heels of Jackson’s record-breaking victory in Berlin, where she cleared 21.02 meters. By extending her area record to 21.14 meters, Jackson captured her third Diamond Trophy in commanding fashion.
Kebinatshipi Shatters Men’s 400m Mark
The opening night of the Brussels final was bookended by series records, with Botswana’s Busang Collen Kebinatshipi matching Jackson’s historic feats later in the evening. According to event reports, Kebinatshipi clocked a winning time of 43.40 seconds in the men’s 400m to secure his first ever title. The performance broke the Diamond League series record for the third time this season, eclipsing his previous best marks set in Paris and Monaco.
Kebinatshipi’s time moved him into a tie for fifth on the world all-time list for the event. Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards finished second with a time of 43.68 seconds, establishing a new national record that improved upon the mark he set when finishing as world silver behind Kebinatshipi in Tokyo the previous year.
Alfred, Karalis, and Wanyonyi Shine in Brussels
Several other elite athletes claimed titles during a dramatic evening of competition at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme. Julien Alfred maintained her unbeaten streak in the 200-meter event, crossing the finish line in 21.79 seconds with a tailwind of 0.1 meters per second. As the Olympic 100-meter champion, Alfred had already secured automatic qualification for the shorter sprint at the Ultimate Championship, but her victory in Brussels earned her a qualifying spot in the 200 meters as well.
In the pole vault, Emmanouil Karalis cleared a meeting record height of 6.12 meters. Karalis benefited from the late withdrawal of rival Mondo Duplantis, who pulled out of the competition as a precautionary measure due to leg tightness. Karalis cleared 5.92 meters to secure the win before successfully jumping 6.12 meters on his third attempt, adding one centimeter to the previous meeting record held by Duplantis. Sondre Guttormsen placed second, with Kurtis Marschall taking third.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Wanyonyi continued his dominance in the 800-meter discipline. Wanyonyi captured his fourth consecutive Diamond League title with a time of 1:41.80, finishing just 0.04 seconds off his season’s best set in Zurich. Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati finished nearly a second behind in second place, while France’s Yanis Meziane established a new personal best of 1:42.87 to take third.
What Comes Next
The Wanda Diamond League Final concludes with the remaining event finals, where athletes will compete for the final set of Diamond Trophies and qualification berths for the upcoming global circuit championships. Fans can follow official scoring updates and live results through the official Diamond League portal.
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