Most of FloTrack is in Eugene for the NCAA Championships, but we wouldn't miss watching the Oslo Diamond League. Dafne Schippers, Asbel Kiprop, and Faith Kipyegon stole the show on a chilly day in Oslo, Norway. But despite the cold, world champion Schippers didn't let that bother her in the 200m. 

FULL RESULTS

Dafne Schippers Dips Under 22 Seconds, Sets Diamond League 200m Record

Dafne Schippers, the reigning world champion over 200m and third-fastest woman all-time, set a new Diamond League record by destroying the field in 21.93 (+0.7). Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson, who took silver in Beijing, was far behind in 22.64. 

The win is significant for Schippers, who recently lost to Tori Bowie in Eugene and English Gardner over 100m in Birmingham. Her times in the 200m this season have been so consistent that it’s hard not to pick her as the favorite over a less than 100% Allyson Felix (and possibly Bowie, who may only entertain the 100m). Schippers’ slowest time of 2016 was her season opener of 22.25 on April 22.

Dafne Schippers wins women 200m 21.93 WL IAAF diamond league Oslo 2016 @dafneschippers #OsloDL https://t.co/S9kg8bh1eB

— @Newzzflash (@afearalawes) June 9, 2016

Asbel Kiprop Runs Away with Dream Mile 

In today’s Dream Mile race, the giraffe-like Asbel Kiprop was the only competitor to follow the rabbits through 1200m. And though the competition closed on him, Kiprop’s aggressive tactics paid off as he secured the victory in 3:51.48. The 26-year-old has come a long way since finishing 12th in the London Olympics. With two consecutive world 1500m titles and an undefeated 1500m/mile record in 2016, Kiprop losing in Rio would be a massive upset.

Elijah Manangoi of Kenya set a PB en route to his runner-up finish (3:52.04), while Olympic champion Taoufik Makhloufi (3:52.24), Nick Willis (3:52.26) and Ryan Gregson (3:52.59) rounded out the top five.

Asbel Kiprop 3:51.48 WL wins Men's Dream Mile IAAF Diamond League 2016 Oslo.

Congrats Asbel @KipropAsbe... https://t.co/45epZ5XJxm

— Track N Field Junkie (@TnFjunkie) June 9, 2016

Faith Kipyegon Continues Undefeated 2016, But Holy Cow Laura Muir!

1500m world record holder Genzebe Dibaba was forced to scratch from the women’s Dream Mile due to a toe injury, but we got a tremendously entertaining race without her. World silver medalist Faith Kipyegon remained undefeated by winning in 4:18.60. Rabbit Jenny Meadows took Kipyegon and fellow countrywoman Laura Muir through 800m in 2:06, and many probably figured Muir wouldn’t last another lap tagging along with Kipyegon, who has a 4:16 mile PB to her name. (Note: Muir has run 3:58 for 1500m and was fifth in the world championship final last summer, but has no mile times to her name according to Tilastopaja, only road miles. Her road mile PB is 4:35)

With one lap to go, Muir was on Kipyegon’s heels. And although she grimaced for the entirety of the final 400m, she did not lose much ground and finished in 4:19.12. The mark is just outside of Zola Budd’s 31-year-old UK record and #13 on the all-time world list.

With a performance like that—and in only her second race of the outdoor season!!!—Muir’s name should be remembered heading into Rio.

Women produce the Dreamiest Mile @BislettGames 2016, outdoor world leader Faith Kipyegon & two #Sub420! #OsloDL pic.twitter.com/uQgtrXpXZi

— Bring Back the Mile (@themile) June 9, 2016