Ta Lou, Asher-Smith and Guliyev headline classy 200m line-ups - Doha Diamond League
Double African champion, Marie-Josee Ta Lou from the Ivory Coast, triple European champion Dina Asher-Smith, and reigning world and European champion Ramil Guliyev will launch their outdoor seasons over 200m in the Doha Diamond League - the first stage of the IAAF Diamond League - on 3 May. Marie-Josee Ta Lou was in especially prolific form over 100m in 2018, claiming the 100m and 200m titles at the African championships in Asaba, and winning 10 of her 11 races on the IAAF Diamond League circuit, including the Doha Diamond League in 10.85. Ta Lou is one of the most complete sprinters on the circuit having won silver medals in both the 100m and 200m at the IAAF World Championships in London in 2017. She also raced extensively over 60m during the indoor season, setting a world-leading time of 7.02 in Dusseldorf. Ta Lou’s principal rival will be Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain, who conquered the European stage last year, winning gold medals in the 100m, 200m and the 4x100...