The German top runner Konstanze Klosterhalfen made a strong performance in the Diamond League over the unusual two-mile distance. After her eighth place over the 10,000 m at the Olympics, the 24-year-old was fourth in her “home race” in Eugene / Oregon and beat the previous European best time of the Irish rider Sonia O’Sullivan (9: 19.56) in 9: 18.16 minutes Minutes). The top-class race over the non-Olympic track was won by Francine Niyonsaba from Burundi, who became the second fastest woman over the two miles in 9: 00.75 minutes. There are no official record lists for the 3.2 km long non-Olympic route, as this distance is rarely run internationally.
Tokyo medalists Letesenbet Gidey (Ethiopia) and Hellen Obiri (Kenya) also landed in front of Klosterhalfen, who has lived and trained in Portland / Oregon since 2019. Born in Bonn, she is the German record holder over 3000, 5000 and 10,000 m.
Meanwhile, double Olympic champion Sifan Hassan won confidently over 5000 m. The Dutch woman won in 14: 24.89 minutes without any effort, but missed the desired world record by 18 seconds. Hassan had triumphed over 10,000 and 5,000 m in Tokyo and won bronze over 1,500 m.