Held on 5 May 2023 at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, it was the opening day for the 2023 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit.

Fred Kerley also won the 200 metres coming from behind, cementing his status as the favorite at the World Championships that season.

[1] Lamecha Girma, typically a steeplechase specialist, beat a number of non-steeplechasers to win the 3000 metres.

In the javelin throw, Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's win and world lead generated a lot of international interest.

[2] Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the Diamond League finals in Eugene.