Simbine set to defend unbeaten run Vs Lyles and Tebogo at London Diamond League

The 2025 Wanda Diamond League rolls into London this Saturday, July 19, for its 11th stop—and the men’s 100m is shaping up to be the most electrifying race of the season.

At the sold-out Novuna London Athletics Meet, South Africa’s Akani Simbine will put his perfect outdoor season on the line against a field stacked with Olympic champions, sub-10 specialists, and rising stars.

Simbine has been flawless this year, winning every race he’s entered—including Diamond League victories in Xiamen, Keqiao, and Rabat—and breaking the 10-second barrier each time. His season best of 9.90 seconds is impressive, but in London, he’ll need every ounce of speed and composure to hold off a field that reads like a sprinting hall of fame.

Noah Lyles, reigning Olympic 100m champion, returns to the short sprint after a dominant 200m win in Monaco. Known for his explosive finishes, Lyles will be keen to prove his readiness for Tokyo 2025 like he did in the 200m last week.

Letsile Tebogo, Botswana’s Olympic 200m gold medalist, steps down to the 100m. His versatility and raw speed make him a serious threat.

Oblique Seville and Zharnel Hughes bring consistency and experience, both having clocked sub-9.85 times in their careers.

Ackeem Blake, the Jamaican powerhouse, has matched his personal best this season and is hungry for a breakthrough win.

With Diamond League points, bragging rights, and momentum heading into the Zurich final, this race could redefine the sprinting hierarchy.

Simbine’s unbeaten run is under siege, and the London crowd of 60,000 is ready to witness history.