DOUBLE the action amounts to double the enjoyment. London’s Diamond League showpiece continues to reign supreme.
As one of very few twoday meets in the yearly schedule it is more like a championship – certainly in the sprints – and offers a more suitable format for athletes looking to prepare themselves for the major events later in the summer.
For multieventers too– like Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Jessica Ennis-Hill – the schedule suits those looking to get a variety competition under the belt when there are so few combined events meets on the global calendar.
And from a fan’s perspective, the more the merrier. Two-dayers should become the norm, but meeting directors and the Diamond League would need to see appetite from broadcasters and sponsors before pursuing a switch.