Eleanor Patterson wins Diamond League Final high jump in an “insane” victory

Eleanor Patterson sealed the Diamond League Final high-jump title with her last attempt at 2.01 metres, edging Ukrainian Olympic champion and world-record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh.

Mahuchikh cleared 1.99m but failed three attempts at 2.01m. Patterson then tried 2.03m, equal to Mahuchikh’s 2026 world lead, but could not clear it. Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers finished third at 1.95m.

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It’s amazing. I’ve only won a Diamond League meet once before in 2023, so to win the final is insane. I knew I was in good shape after jumping 2.02m a few days ago.

The victory adds another major result to Patterson’s season. She has also won her second Commonwealth Games gold and equalled her personal best of 2.02m in Germany a week earlier.

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Today, I stayed clinical and stuck to my own process, which really paid off.

“It’s amazing,” Patterson said. “I’ve only won a Diamond League meet once before in 2023, so to win the final is insane. I knew I was in good shape after jumping 2.02m a few days ago.” She said staying focused on her own performance helped her win.

Australia’s Jessica Hull finished third in the women’s 1,500m in a season-best 3:54.73. Poland’s Klaudia Kazimierska won in a world-leading and meet-record 3:54.05, while Kenya’s Dorcus Ewoi was second. Australia’s Abbey Caldwell finished seventh. Sarah Billings placed fifth in the 800m, won by Switzerland’s Audrey Werro in a meet-record 1:54.75.

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It’s nice to run the fastest I have all year in September, I think that shows my training works when you want to peak this time of the year.