Julien Alfred, Masai Russell and Oblique Seville are among the global stars in action at the next Wanda Diamond League meeting in Monaco — but for a group of rising Pan American athletes, Friday’s meeting is just as much about proving they belong on that same stage.
After another record-breaking meeting in Eugene last weekend, the Wanda Diamond League season continues this Friday evening with the tenth leg of the season in Monaco. The Monaco Diamond League meeting has produced numerous world records in recent years, and this year’s edition once again features a dazzling array of Olympic and world champions.
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville and St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred will headline the men’s 100m and women’s 200m respectively, while the USA’s Masai Russell continues her quest for the world record in the women’s 100m hurdles.
Alongside the headline acts, three athletes with deep ties to the Americas arrive in Monaco carrying real momentum — and Panam Sports caught up with each of them ahead of the meeting.
Colombia’s Ronal Longa, fresh off a South American record of 9.85 in the men’s 100m at the Pan American Championships in Medellín, is treating Monaco as a measuring stick against the world’s best.
“I’m going to enjoy this race, it will be a good experience for me to see where I stand right now after competing in the Pan American Championships. No pressure, everyone is good, so as I always say, full throttle,” said Longa.
Jamaica’s Nickisha Pryce, the two-time Diamond League winner and national 400m record holder, will line up looking to add another strong result to her season.
“I’m excited to compete in Monaco and grateful for the opportunity to represent my country on the international stage. My focus is on trusting my preparation, embracing the experience, and giving my best performance,” said Pryce.
And in the women’s 200m, USA’s Kayla White joins a stacked field that includes Julien Alfred, ready to test herself against the very best in the discipline.
“I’m really excited to be racing some amazing women in the 200 this upcoming Friday. My goal is to continue being the best version of myself and go after it!” said White.
For all three, Monaco represents more than another stop on the circuit — it’s a direct measure of where Pan American athletics stands against the world’s elite, and another step on the road toward the sport’s biggest stages.
The meeting schedule and latest entry lists are now available via the link below.
Monaco is the tenth leg of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League, which began in Shanghai/Keqiao on May 16 and ends at the two-day series final in Brussels on September 4–5. The series unites the biggest names in track and field in some of the world’s most iconic arenas, crossing four continents and 15 cities over the course of the season.
How to Follow the Action
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| Time | Event |
| 12:15 | Women’s Pole Vault |
| 12:30 | Women’s Javelin |
| 12:40 | Women’s Triple Jump |
| 1:55 p.m. | Men’s High Jump |
| 2:00 p.m. | Men’s Pole Vault |
| 2:04 p.m. | Women’s 400m |
| 2:11 p.m. | Men’s 1000m |
| 2:21 p.m. | Men’s 400m |
| 2:32 p.m. | Women’s 3000m |
| 2:35 p.m. | Men’s Long Jump |
| 2:49 p.m. | Women’s 100m Hurdles |
| 3:05 p.m. | Men’s 3000m Steeplechase |
| 3:19 p.m. | Women’s 200m |
| 3:28 p.m. | Men’s 5000m |
| 3:52 p.m. | Men’s 100m |
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