Aaron Brown and Christabel Nettey take on Doha; 10K championships just three weeks away

Athletics Canada

The world’s elite have gathered in Doha, Qatar, to kick-off the 2019 IAAF Diamond League season, and Canada’s Aaron Brown (200-metres) and Christabel Nettey (long jump) are among the field.

Here’s what you need to know ahead of today’s meet:

• CBCSports live stream – watch live coverage starting at 12 p.m. ET
• Two Canadians – Brown and Nettey – begin their quest for the Diamond League title
• Doha – official website
• Entry lists
  • 14 different disciplines will be contested
    • Men: 200m, 800m, 1500m, 3000mSC, pole vault, shot put, discus
    • Women: 200m, 800m, 3000m, 100mH, 400mH, high jump, long jump
• Results archive

In the news:

• 5 storylines to watch for during the 2019 Diamond League season
• Donovan Bailey urges reigning Canadian champ to go all-out at Friday’s Diamond League opener
• Doha ready to host global stars at IAAF Diamond League season-opener