Diamond League has Olympic feel in Doha
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David Rudisha of Kenya 800m World record holder and World
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With the London Olympics less than three months away, the season-opening Diamond League meet on Friday offers a chance for many of the world's elite athletes to chart their progress and renew old rivalries.
Some of the most intriguing matchups are in the 100 meters, with Jamaica's Asafa Powell facing his countryman Nesta Carter and American Justin Gatlin. Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce faces off against Veronica Campbell-Brown in the women's 100 in a possible prelude to London. Also in the race is Allyson Felix, a three-time world champion in the 200 and two-time winner in the 100 in Doha.
David Rudisha, the 800 world champion and Olympic favorite, will be looking to set a season best in a field missing his main rival Mohammed Aman of Ethiopia, who pulled out.
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