Summary

  1. World-leading times for Hudson-Smith and Hodgkinsonpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 20 July

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    Matthew Hudson-Smith sets British record and wins 400m

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    Keely Hodgkinson sets new national record after 800m win

    Well that was fun.

    If you didn't have the Olympic bug just six days out from the opening ceremony in six days then surely this London Diamond League meet must have given you a nudge in that direction?

    We've seen new world lead times set by Matt Hudson-Smith in the 400m, Team GB in the women's 4x100m relay and Keely Hodgkinson in the 800m.

    Plenty more reasons to be positive about Britain's medal hopes on the track over the next few weeks!

    Noah Lyles further demonstrated why he is the man with a target on his back in the 100m and the Netherlands should have plenty of optimism when it comes to Femke Bol in the 400m hurdles if today's run is anything to go by.

    That's all from today's Diamond League broadcast but you can continue watching some Paris Olympic preview content with several of the Team GB medal hopes speaking on BBC One.

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    Diamond League London: Noah Lyles wins men's 100m

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    Great Britain win 4x100m with world lead time

  2. 'I feel like it was a lost opportunity'published at 16:35 British Summer Time 20 July

    Women's pole vault

    Molly Caudery vaults over the barImage source, Getty Images

    British pole vault hopeful Molly Caudery speaking to BBC: "I am a little bit disappointed, I feel like it was a lost opportunity. I'm kicking myself. It's not the place where it matters too much and I'm looking forward to Paris.

    "There was a little bit of wind but I don't want to make excuses for myself. I was annoyed because I ran straight into the wind on my last attempt. I had a full minute so I should have waited. It adds a little bit of fire."

    On Paris themed nails: "My nail tech was going on holiday so we had to get them done early. We're ready to go."

    On pre-Olympic prep: "I have prep down in Montpellier and that will be used to reset. I'm in good shape and I couldn't be more excited."

    On support: "I have lots of my fmaily and friends coming and it makes it so special. It's going to be great, I can't wait. I try not to let fans and expectations bother me. The British crowd are the best supporters and this is the best stadium too. The UK and British fans will take that to Paris."

  3. 'It's yours for the taking'published at 16:33 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 400m

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
    London 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion on BBC TV

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill offers advice to Matt Hudson-Smith

    You're in the form of your life. Wrap yourself up and keep that level of confidence. You're mind is in the right place for this and it's yours for the taking.

  4. 'Long time coming'published at 16:32 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 400m

    Matt Hudson-Smith holds up his armImage source, Getty Images

    Men's 400m winner Matt Hudson-Smith speaking to BBC: "It was an amazing crowd, it's always good to perform in front of them and it's a great send off. It's a long time coming and I'm actually healthy. Now I'm putting in a lot of work. The proof is in the pudding. I'm excited.

    "One of the biggest changes is that I'm doing a lot of gym, which I actually hate. It's hard but it's showing benefits. I'm showing I'm more of an overall athlete rather than just keeping fit.

    "I'm an overall better athlete and better person. I'm taking more control of myself. I'm on salads now."

  5. 'Bravery and fearlessness'published at 16:31 British Summer Time 20 July

    Women's 800m

    Keely Hodgkinson holds her hands over her faceImage source, Getty Images

    British Olympic 800m hopeful Keely Hodgkinson: "I felt really good today, I just wanted to go for it and see what was there.

    "It was a little bit of bravery and fearlessness with a great atmosphere like this, I didn't want to waste the opportunity.

    "It's so nice when you're walking through and you hear people shouting your name. The Brits know how to put on an athletics meet, I wish there were more in this country because it's the best crowd I've ever run in front of.

    "I'm feeling really good and confident ahead of Paris. Obviously the main aim is just to get to the final first and then once we're there we can discuss getting medals.

    "The team did so well today, Jemma got a huge PB so it's looking good for Paris."

  6. 'It's gold or nothing'published at 16:30 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
    London 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion on BBC TV

    It's gold or nothing and Noah Lyles also wants some records along the way. He's speaks openly about wanting to be the best sprinter of all time and that's challenging Usain Bolt. It's a tough ask.

  7. Watch the best of the London Diamond Leaguepublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 20 July

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    Keely Hodgkinson sets new national record after 800m win

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    Great Britain win 4x100m with world lead time

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    Thomas wins 200m race at London Diamond League

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    Femke Bol wins women's 400m hurdles

  8. Postpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 20 July

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
    London 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion on BBC TV

    It's not just one sport we're focusing on, it's across the board. The global level is so high but we're there too.

  9. 'This track is a really special place'published at 16:22 British Summer Time 20 July

    Women's T38 100m

    Lana Sutton, Sophie Hahn and Maddie DownImage source, PA Media

    Winner Sophie Hahn speaking to BBC: "12.55 is perfect so I'm so happy. It was incredible, this track is a really special place. The crowd gets behind you and that really helps the athletes."

  10. 'I felt more pressure than I expected'published at 16:18 British Summer Time 20 July

    Women's 400m hurdles

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    Femke Bol wins women's 400m hurdles

    Dutch women's 400m hurdles winner Femke Bol speaking to BBC: "I'm super happy to run my second fastest time here in this amazing stadium. I didn't sleep too well, I felt more pressure than I expected.

    "Tomorrow I fly to France and put the last pieces together and then we go to the Olympics."

  11. The Zharnel Hughes onepublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    BBC Sounds

    All about...Olympics graphic

    In the latest edition of the all about...Olympics podcast, Zharnel Hughes sits down with Elanore Oldroyd.

    Hughes has his sights set on 100m and 200m gold at the Paris Olympics and now is your chance to hear just how much work that has gone into reaching this stage.

    Hughes, born in Anguilla, tells us about how he started out in athletics, his move to Great Britain, missing out on the Rio Olympics, his disqualification in the Tokyo final and also gives us an insight into what goes through his mind on the start line.

    Click here to listen.

  12. 'Keely on an absolute mission'published at 16:13 British Summer Time 20 July

    Women's 800m

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
    London 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion on BBC TV

    Keely Hodgkinson delivers all the time, she pushes herself to the next level. Reekie was chasing her but it didn't faze her at all and she was on an absolute mission to run a blistering time.

  13. Hodgkinson shows gold-medal formpublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 20 July

    Women's 800m

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    Keely Hodgkinson sets new national record after 800m win

  14. Lyles 'the one to catch'published at 16:08 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
    London 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion on BBC TV

    Lyles is a showman, he loves the attention and he's trying to drum up new fans for the sport.

    He is the one to catch in Paris and everybody knows that.

  15. 'Some way to go'published at 16:04 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    Brit Louie Hinchliffe speaking to BBC after finishing fourth in the 100m: "It's OK. I'm not happy with the result but it's not bad, it wasn't my worst run. I can work on the start, I looked well out of it. Maybe some nerves, it's my first time here. Some way to go."

  16. 'I'm going to win'published at 16:02 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    Men's 100m winner Noah Lyles speaking to BBC: "That was fun. I could have had a better start. The transitions were great and coming away with a PB. I wanted a faster time but I had the wind. After building my confidence and getting through 2021, this has been what I prayed for and what I wanted."

    On Louie Hinchliffe: "Who? The new kid? He won as a freshman and beating older guys. It's very impressive work."

    On Paris Olympics: "I'm going to win, it's what I always do. I'm getting faster every week."

    Noah Lyles holds his finger to his lipsImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 16:00 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    Steve Cram
    Athletics commentator on BBC One

    It's actually a personal best for Noah Lyles. You forget that he hasn't actually run that quick.

  18. 'Quite unbeatable'published at 15:58 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    Colin Jackson
    Two-time world 110m hurdles champion on BBC TV

    Noah LylesImage source, Getty Images

    Noah Lyles is really quite unbeatable once he gets into that stride of him. There is no panic and he masters what he does. You would fancy him to take not just one but two Olympic gold medals.

  19. Lyles the one to beatpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    American Noah Lyles is the one to beat in Paris with two individual Olympic medals in his sights.

    South Africa's Akani Simbine posts a season best 9.86 seconds with Botswana's Letsile Tebogo in third.

    Brit Louie Hinchcliffe was fourth in 9.97 seconds and Zharnel Hughes came over the line in 10.00 seconds.

  20. Postpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 20 July

    Men's 100m

    Steve Cram
    Athletics commentator on BBC One

    No doubt that Lyles is running well and in form heading into the Olympic Games. He beat three or four of his biggest rivals there easily. He didn't have to rush.

    You have to say, hats off to Hinchliffe to run under 10 seconds in that sort of company.