Why London Diamond League gives us an appetite for more

The London Athletics Meet, highlighted by Josh Kerr's world record-breaking run, drew packed crowds to the Olympic Stadium and is being hailed as a landmark track and field event in the UK for 2026. Columnist Katharine Merry argues the event has set a high bar for the upcoming European Championships in Birmingham, which will need to deliver an exceptional spectacle to compete. Merry also weighs in on the venue debate, opposing any potential move of the Diamond League meeting away from the Olympic Stadium, including to a revived Crystal Palace.