Yemisi Ogunleye Targets Breakthrough Diamond League Win in Brussels
Olympic Shot Put champion Yemisi Ogunleye is set to return to the spotlight at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme in Brussels on August 22, as she seeks her first-ever Diamond League victory — a crucial result that could secure her place in the season-ending final in Zurich.
The German powerhouse, who stunned the athletics world with her gold medal performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will headline the women’s Shot Put event at the penultimate Wanda Diamond League meeting of the season.
With only one more opportunity to earn vital points, Brussels represents a defining moment in Ogunleye’s campaign.
Despite her Olympic triumph, Ogunleye has yet to claim a win on the Diamond League circuit. Her most recent outing in Monaco saw her finish fourth, a respectable result but not enough to guarantee qualification for the Zurich final on August 27–28.
A victory in Brussels would not only mark her first Diamond League win but also elevate her into contention for the prestigious Diamond Trophy — a title she has yet to add to her growing list of accolades.
Ogunleye enters the competition with momentum and determination after throwing 19.50m in Silesia last week, aiming to translate her Olympic dominance into success on the one-day global stage.
As the countdown to Zurich intensifies, all eyes will be on Ogunleye in Brussels — where one throw could redefine her season and cement her status as a force across both Olympic and Diamond League platforms.
