Read on to discover every winner of the 2025 Diamond League final in Zurich … Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo and the fire vs ice battle for sprint 

Read on to discover every winner of the 2025 Diamond League final in Zurich … Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo and the fire vs ice battle for sprint

 

Zurich, Switzerland – August 28, 2025 — The grand finale of the 2025 Diamond League exploded into life at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium as the world’s top athletes battled for supremacy in one of track and field’s most prestigious one-night meets. From world records in the field to unforgettable moments on the track, 32 Diamond Trophy champions were crowned, but all eyes were fixed on one anticipated duel: Noah Lyles vs. Letsile Tebogo in the men’s 200 meters—a clash billed as “Fire vs. Ice.”

Coming off a dominant season, American sprint king Noah Lyles, known for his flair and fire, sought to secure a record sixth Diamond League title. Facing him was Botswana’s Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, the calm, calculated force many call “ice in motion.” The showdown lived up to the billing.

In front of a roaring Swiss crowd, Lyles blazed out of the blocks, but Tebogo’s trademark late surge pulled him even down the final stretch. In a photo finish, it was Lyles who edged the victory by just 0.03 seconds, clocking 19.78s to Tebogo’s 19.81s. The race not only cemented Lyles’ place in Diamond League history but also heightened the rivalry heading into the 2025 World Championships.

Beyond the marquee sprint, the Diamond League final showcased brilliance across disciplines:

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis claimed his fifth straight pole vault title, clearing 6.00m with ease, and reaffirming his status as the undisputed king of the skies.

In the women’s high jump, Nicola Olyslagers soared to a world-leading 2.04m, setting a new Australian record and claiming her first Diamond Trophy.

Simon Ehammer thrilled the home crowd with a dramatic win in the long jump, leaping 8.32m to take victory on home soil.

Katie Moon (women’s pole vault) and Joe Kovacs (men’s shot put) each added another Diamond League crown to their collections with commanding performances.

On the track, hurdles royalty ruled supreme. Femke Bol controlled the women’s 400m hurdles from start to finish, winning in 53.03s, while Brazil’s Alison dos Santos proved unbeatable once again in the men’s version, clocking 46.98s.

In the middle-distance events, Faith Kipyegon continued her incredible season, winning the women’s 1500m in a tactical 4:00.44, while Kenya’s Mary Moraa stormed to victory in the women’s 800m with a time of 1:57.63.

The 2025 Diamond League Final not only celebrated champions—it highlighted the intensity, emotion, and drama that define elite athletics. From Tebogo’s icy focus to Lyles’ fiery passion, Zurich reminded fans why track and field remains one of the purest and most electrifying sports on the planet.

As the curtain falls on the Diamond League season, attention now turns to the upcoming World Championships, where rivalries like Lyles vs. Tebogo are set to ignite the track once again.