At the meeting,Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who held the fastest time of the year in the men's 1500 m but did not earn a medal in that event at the Paris Olympics, defeated Olympic gold medallistCole Hocker to set a meeting record of 3:27.83.[2]Emmanuel Wanyonyi also set a new world lead and Diamond League record in the 800 m, running 1:41.11.[1]
Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the2024 Diamond League finals. First place earned 8 points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points are awarded in 9th place or lower. In the case of a tie, each tying athlete earns the full amount of points for the place.[3][4]
