Scoring Athletes Shifts from Three Athletes to Six

By Scott Bush

The IAAF Diamond League announced a change in how points are awarded this year. Instead of the top three finishers in each scored event receiving points, six athletes will earn points this year. 

The change in point structure should add some additional drama in the Diamond League race. While a subtle change, the more scoring athletes should benefit the overall depth of competition from the first meet of the season to the final meeting.