Matic Ian the Duck in Oslo over the barriers to the seventh city

The sixth meeting of the Diamond League took place in Oslo on June 10, 2026, marking another high-profile event in the world of athletics. The competition featured athletes from around the globe competing in a variety of disciplines, including track events, field events, and relays. Among the standout performances was that of Slovenian record holder Matic Ian Guček, who finished seventh in the men's 400 meters with a time of 49.31 seconds. This result came despite challenging conditions, as the race was held under cold temperatures and strong winds, which affected several competitors' performances.

Guček, a member of Celje’s Kladivar club, has been steadily climbing the ranks in international competitions. Last year, he placed 14th overall in the World Championships in Tokyo, where he competed in the semifinals of the 400 meters with hurdles. Earlier this season, he secured fifth place in the 300 meters with hurdles at the opening Diamond League meet in Shanghai, even though this event is not part of the Olympic program. His performance in Oslo showed promise but also highlighted areas for improvement, particularly in the final stretch of the race, where he struggled against the elements and lost his footing after hitting one of the barriers.

The victory in the 400 meters with hurdles went to Brazilian athlete Alison dos Santos, who claimed first place with a time of 46.89 seconds. Dos Santos, who won bronze medals at the last two Olympic Games, continued his dominance over Norwegian world record holder Karsten Warholm, finishing second with a time of 47.40 seconds. This marked the third consecutive win for dos Santos over Warholm in the Diamond League, further solidifying their rivalry as two of the top names in the discipline.

In addition to the 400 meters, other notable results included American sensation Cooper Lutkenhaus, who secured his second consecutive victory in the 800 meters. At just 17 years old, Lutkenhaus overtook Ethiopian world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the final meters, achieving a personal best of 1:42.08 seconds—both a new personal record and a new world record for his age group. His performance was dramatic, as he had initially trailed behind Wanyonyi before making a late surge to cross the finish line ahead.

Meanwhile, Botswana’s Olympic champion Letshwala Tebogo dominated the 200 meters, finishing in 19.84 seconds, significantly faster than Australian teenager Goutam Goutam, who placed sixth with a time of 20.60 seconds. Although there was initial speculation about a potential showdown between Tebogo and Goutam, the gap proved too large for the latter to close.

In the women's events, Jamaican sprinter Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia set a new personal best of 10.76 seconds in the 100 meters, winning gold. She was followed by British athlete Amy Hunt and New Zealand's Zoe Hobbs. In the 400 meters, Norway’s Hanne Jaeager won with a time of 49.52 seconds, while Czech Republic’s Linda Manuel placed second with 50.13 seconds.

Field events also saw impressive performances. Chinese athlete Yan Ziyi won the javelin throw with a distance of 67.11 meters, while American Chase Jackson achieved a new meeting record in the shot put with a throw of 20.74 meters. Meanwhile, Slovenian athlete Tina Šutej set a new personal best in the pole vault, clearing 4.75 meters, and Neja Filipič won the triple jump with a distance of 14.50 meters.

Looking ahead, the next Diamond League meet is scheduled for June 19 in Doha, Qatar, where Slovenian athlete Neja Filipič will compete alongside other top athletes. With the current season showing strong performances from both established stars and rising talents, the upcoming events are expected to continue delivering thrilling moments and competitive battles across all disciplines.