The fourth butt in Lausanne, the sixth mute.

Slovenian athlete Matic Ian Guček finished fourth in the 400 meters hurdles at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, while Tina Šutej placed sixth in the pole vault. The event took place on August 21, 2026, with Guček crossing the finish line in 48.25 seconds. Šutej's best jump was 4.64 meters, falling short of her recent performances this season. The competition saw Guček take advantage of the absence of European champion Karsten Warholm of Norway and Brazilian sprinter Alison dos Santos, both of whom were absent due to injury or other commitments. Guček’s time of 48.25 seconds matched his third-best result in the discipline, just 0.22 seconds shy of his national record set during the semi-finals of the European Championships in Birmingham. He had previously run 48.16 seconds in Ostrava earlier this year. American athlete Rai Benjamin won the race with a time of 46.67 seconds, marking his fastest performance of the season so far. This surpassed the previous meeting record held by legendary runner Edwin Moses from 1981, who clocked 47.14 seconds. Turkish athlete Ismail Nezir came in second with a time of 48.08 seconds, followed by Egyptian Bassem Hemeida with 48.17 seconds. In the pole vault, Šutej struggled to match her recent form after a disappointing showing at the European Championships in Birmingham, where she cleared 4.4 meters. In Lausanne, she managed two jumps of 4.8 meters indoors and two of 4.75 meters outdoors. Her first attempt saw her clear 4.36 meters and 4.5 meters before she made three successful attempts at 4.64 meters, ultimately finishing sixth. Guček’s performance marked his debut at the Athletissimi meeting, one of the premier events in the Diamond League calendar. His time of 48.25 seconds was slightly slower than his personal best, but he showed improvement compared to his final race at the European Championships, where he ran 48.33 seconds. The gap between his current performance and his personal best highlights the potential for further progress in the coming months. Šutej, who has been working to regain her form following her recent struggles, faced stiff competition in Lausanne. Despite her efforts, she fell short of the top results achieved by other athletes this season. Her performance underscores the challenges she faces in regaining consistency and pushing higher in international competitions. The event also featured Žan Rudolf competing in the 5000 meters, ensuring Slovenia had representation across multiple disciplines. Rudolf’s participation highlighted the country’s growing presence in track and field, particularly in long-distance running. Guček’s performance in Lausanne demonstrated his ability to compete at the highest level despite the absence of some of the world’s top athletes. His time of 48.25 seconds suggests that he is on track to challenge for medals in upcoming major championships. With continued training and preparation, he could potentially improve upon his current results and push closer to his personal best. Šutej will need to focus on refining her technique and building confidence ahead of future competitions. Her performance in Lausanne serves as a benchmark for her progress and indicates areas where she can improve. As she continues to train and compete, her goal will be to achieve more consistent results and reach new heights in her career. The competition in Lausanne showcased the depth of talent in the sport, with athletes from around the world competing at a high level. For Slovenia, the performances of Guček and Šutej represent a positive step forward in their respective disciplines, indicating that they have the potential to make an impact on the global stage. Their results will serve as motivation for future competitions and highlight the importance of continued support and development in Slovenian athletics.