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With more than 20 years' experience in Incentive and Event Management across southern Africa, we have all the professionalism, expertise and creativity needed to make your M.I.C.E programme a success. Our broad, ever expanding international clientèle is a testament to our exceptional service offering of rewarding travel experiences and exciting events spanning the southern bend of Africa.

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Curating experiences, giving you the opportunity to connect with the true essence of our beautiful destinations. Sharing how your brand or objective for this trip has a synergy and a meaning that will inspire and motivate  your guests / clients.

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We cannot think of a better place to be inspired, than in Southern Africa... after all this is the birthplace of humanity...

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We focus on tantalizing all of your senses,

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The goal is a myriad of African experiences that ultimately achieves your brand growth and objectives, leaving each person bonded with our beautiful continent....  curating everlasting memories.

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Discover the fascinating history of the Cullinan Diamond Mine, a famous landmark that has been in operation for over a century. Take a journey and witness the mining process or explore the surrounding area for a truly unique experience. Book your visit now and uncover the magic of this historical gem.

Visit the birthplace of the most famous diamonds in the world. From the largest rough diamond ever found to the likes of the Taylor Burton Diamond, South Africa is home to some of the most iconic diamonds in history. Explore the rich legacy of diamonds in Africa and discover the beauty and grandeur of these precious gems. Plan your visit today and experience the magic of the diamond world.

Step back in time and experience the lifestyle of the 1800s at our museums. Immerse yourself in the history of the era and learn about the customs and traditions of the past. Our exhibits offer a glimpse into a bygone era and provide a unique educational experience for visitors of all ages.

Cullinan is a charming town that offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors. From quaint teagardens and unique craft stores to adventurous activities and open air museums, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget to check out the restaurants and stunning art scene while you're here!

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Diamond Tours & Safari’s (est.1992) success is based on being sensitive to client’s needs and following a hands-on approach to ensure consistent quality. No wonder a significant portion of business comes from former clients and referrals. Thousands of clients both local and international have experienced Kimberley and the Northern Cape region courtesy of Diamond Tours & Safari’s. The company is recognized for the personal touch, attention to detail, experience, pampering service and knowing about the best venues.

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Safaris, tours and incentive travel, african diamond is one of southern africa’s leading travel companies specialising in the turkish market..

Our expert services include tailormade packages for groups, meetings, large-scale events, incentive travel, conferences, and special occasions. We pride ourselves ondelivering innovative African travel solutions and experiences with a personalised approach and attention to detail.

At African Diamond, we bring you the best African travel options at competitive market rates. In addition, we make use of our own luxury private charter coaches, allowing us to manage all your transport logistics seamlessly.

Since 2013, we are a proud member-company of Cullinan Holdings Ltd, a JSE-listed company which owns some of the premier tourism, travel and leisure brands in South Africa. African Diamond is also a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation, which owns iconic global travel and hospitality brands such as Red Carnation Hotels, Trafalgar and Insight Vacations. 

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Funda Hanım, Güney Afrika grubumuz döndü. Tüm grup büyük bir memnuniyet içinde, arayıp teşekkür edenler oldu. Tüm ekibinize ve size teşekkür ederiz. Selamlar

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your assistance with our group. Your professionalism and efficiency was greatly appreciated! Your team put together a wonderful itinerary and we received such great reviews from our clients. Lastly, we were extremely impressed with your dedication to accommodate our last minute guests (30 pax ); you managed to pull it off. We look forward to future groups with African Diamond Tours!

Chère Funda, Nous tenons à vous remercier pour votre professionnalisme et votre efficacité lors de notre séjour. Nous avons été enchantés de notre circuit privatif qui incluait Capetown, Kruger Park, Johannesbourg, Zimbabwe, Zambie et Botswana. Nous allons conseiller votre agence à tous nos amis et nous espèrons revenir à nouveau dans votre pays. Cordialement

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for all your assistance and quality services for one of our clients during their private safari trip in April this year. Your professionalism and expertise has added great value for the success of this trip. We look forward to co-operate with you again very soon.

Sevgili Tanzer ve Funda ;23 Kasım -02 Aralık 2016 Tarihleri arasında  düzenlediğimiz G.Afrika & Zimbabwe & Botswana turumuzda  , mükemmel  otel ve yemek seçimlerinden , organizasyonun hatasız yürütülmesindeki  katkılarınızdan, Tanzer Bey’in değerli  rehberliğinden   ve bana gösterdiğiniz yakın alaka ve ilginizden  dolayı şahsım ve Prontotour ailesi adına sizlere teşekkürlerimi iletmek istedim. İş birliğimizin ve dostluğumuzun artarak büyümesi dileği ile.

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Come and enjoy with us exclusive surface tours of the working Cullinan Diamond Mine. This mine has produced some of the world's largest high quality gemstones and is the home of the world's largest diamond - the Cullinan (3106 ct).

Recently, a number of record breaking blue diamonds have been found including a 122.52 carat diamond which achieved a value of US$ 27.6 million in 2014.

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We are open for surface tours only! Underground tours have been suspended indefinitely. 

Come and enjoy exclusive surface tours of the working mine seven days a week at 10h00 and 12h00 Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours.

Please note that children under 12 years are not allowed to enter the mine and it is compulsory to wear closed shoes/canvas shoes when participating in the surface tour.

Please DO NOT DRINK ANY ALCOHOL  prior to your tour as everybody entering the mine must go through a breathalyzer test. Persons with positive readings won't be allowed on the mine. Below downloadable Declaration and Indemnity Form must be filled in and signed by each visitor.

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The Cullinan Diamond as found, broken down and cut as crown jewels.

The Cullinan kimberlite pipe was discovered in 1902 and open pit mining commenced at the ‘Premier’ mine   (as it was then known) in 1903. Ore extraction has been by underground mining methods since 1946. Ore extraction has varied between 2 and 5 Mt per annum and ore treatment between 2 and 7 Mt per annum.

The mine was renamed Cullinan as part of its centenary celebrations and to link the mine to the illustrious heritage of the Cullinan diamond, which provided the two main polished diamonds within the British Crown Jewels (the 530 carat Great Star of Africa and the 317 carat Lesser Star of Africa)

Petra Diamonds initially acquired a 37% interest in the Cullinan mine from De Beers in 2008, but increased its direct interest in the mine to 74% in late 2009 when it acquired Al Rajhi 's holding in the mine. Petra Diamonds continues to mine the underground resource using block cave mining methods.

Cullinan is renowned as a source of large diamonds and freq uently yields diamonds larger than 10 carats. Furthermore, it has produced over 750 stones weighing more than 100 carats, 130 stones weighing more than 200 carats, and around a quarter of all diamonds weighing more than 400 carats.

Other notable diamonds historically produced from Cullinan include the "Premier Rose" (353 carats rough), the "Niarchos" (426 carats rough), the "De Beers Centenary" (599 carats rough), the "Golden Jubilee" (755 carats rough) and the famous "Taylor-Burton" diamond (69 carats polished).

Cullinan is also renowned as the world' s most important source of blue diamonds, providing the collection of 11 rare blues displayed in 2000 at London's Millennium Dome alongside the Millennium Star and which included the fancy vivid b lue " Heart of Eternity" (27 carats polished).

Since Petra Diamonds took operations over in 2008, Cullinan has produced the following important diamonds:

• A 39.9 carat diam ond which sold for US$8.8 million in 2008.
• A 26.6 carat diamond which yielded a fancy vivid blue and internally flawless 7.0 carat polished stone known as the "Star of Josephine" and sold for US$9.49 million at a Sotheby's auction in 2009.
• A 507.5 carat white diamond known as the "Cullinan Heritage" which was sold in 2010 for US$35.3 million.
• A 25.5 carat blue diamond which sold for US$16.9 million in 2013.
• A 29.6 carat blue diamond which sold for US$25.6 million in February 20 14 and was then cut and polished into the perfect 12 carat  "Blue Moon".
• A 122.52 carat blue diamond which achieved a value of US$27.6 million in 2014.
• A 232 carat white diamond which was sold for US$15.2 million in September 2014.

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Tswalu, South Africa: the ultimate destination for a luxury safari

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At Tswalu in South Africa , diamond tycoon Jonathan Oppenheimer has created the kind of luxury safari that most of us can only dream about, writes Catherine McGregor

It was when the mountains caught fire that we started to worry. A summer storm had rolled in over the Korannaberg ranges and lightning was slashing through the vast desert skies, setting the hillside alight before quickly being extinguished by the torrential rain. On the verandah, the clink of ice in our pre-dinner cocktails was being drowned out by the roar of thunder. It was time to go inside.

The summer rains bring life to the Kalahari Desert, the arid sandy savanna that straddles the border of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. At Tswalu Kalahari reserve in South Africa the rain can transform the parched land literally overnight. The landscape, once barren, is suddenly carpeted by thick tufted grass, spiky gemsbok cucumbers and tiny yellow dubbeltjie (little devil) flowers. For visitors, the odd lightning strike is a small price to pay for such abundance.

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Located on the southern edge of the Kalahari, not far from the Botswana border, Tswalu is a truly unique safari experience. The property has been owned since 1999 by the billionaire Oppenheimer family, who once controlled the majority of South Africa’s diamond industry through their controlling stake in De Beers and now use their immense wealth to support their conservation and philanthropic efforts. Tswalu is not only South Africa’s largest private wildlife reserve, but arguably its most remote, at around 10 hours’ drive from either Cape Town or Johannesburg. Isolated and ultra exclusive, Tswalu just might be the ultimate destination safari.

The distance by road doesn’t bother most guests, since hardly any of them drive. Tswalu has its own private airport and offers a direct charter air service from both Johannesburg or Cape Town. For Tswalu’s mega wealthy clientele, flying in is a no-brainer. That airstrip is a game-changer, says Nigel Pace, Tswalu’s head of hospitality. “Yes, we’re really remote – but in terms of access, we’re actually easier to get to than places like Kruger or Sabi Sands.”

After touchdown, guests are collected by their drivers and depart for one of three luxury camps dotted across the vast reserve. Motse, Tswalu’s original camp, features nine guest suites, or legae (“home” in the local Setswana language) and has the feel of a relaxed-chic boutique hotel. The recently opened Loapi is a collection of six extraordinarily beautiful tented camps , each with a dedicated homathi (house manager) and chef. All six Loapi residences are located at least 100m from each other, with no communal or shared guest areas or services, allowing for an incredibly private stay.

My stay was at Tarkuni, an exclusive-use homestead designed for multi-generational families or parties of friends. Tarkuni accommodates up to 10 guests in five suites, each with their own private verandah, arranged around a living area featuring a spectacular double-height fireplace. Upstairs is a spa treatment suite and games room; out the front is a swimming pool and waterhole where baboons and antelope regularly come to drink.

With a total maximum of 40 guests in an area almost twice the size of urban Auckland , it’s hardly surprising that the word “private” comes up so much at Tswalu. If you’re staying at Loapi and Tarkuni, you can quite easily avoid ever seeing another soul, save for your own small team of staff. On top of that, every booking guarantees you a private 4×4 safari vehicle, including a dedicated guide and tracker, for the duration of your stay. More than anything, it’s this that puts Tswalu a cut above most other luxury safari experiences.

Having your own vehicle doesn’t only give you privacy – it makes each game drive a totally personalised experience. Want to focus on tracking lesser-known sub-species like the desert black rhino? No problem. Want to stay out all day? Can do. Tswalu’s guides and trackers know the reserve like the back of their hands, and are trained to create for you the most memorable safari experience possible. As your stay continues, your priorities can change, and the value of a private vehicle only increases. With your own vehicle, you’ll never find yourself stuck with day-one newbies who need the safari basics explained or want to stop to photograph every passing kudu – although if that’s something you still want to do, that’s absolutely okay too.

A Tswalu safari is as unique as the land itself. The aridity of the Kalahari means you won’t see any elephants or hippos here, and the sheer size of the reserve can sometimes make spotting animals a challenge. Don’t arrive expecting a Kruger-style wildlife buffet, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see plenty of amazing sights, like a lioness and her cubs contentedly chowing down on a zebra carcass at the edge of a water hole. For 10 minutes we sat quietly in our vehicle, snapping photos from just a few metres away, as the desert sun slowly set behind the horizon.

While it isn’t the place to spot the Big 5 around every corner, Tswalu boasts a remarkable number of species that are rarely seen elsewhere. Along with more common species like oryx, wildebeest, cheetah, buffalo, zebra and giraffe, the reserve is a wonderful place to see rare and endangered species including the Kalahari black-maned lion, desert black rhino and African wild dog. Tswalu offers a lucky few the chance to see the Temmick’s pangolin, one of the world’s most elusive mammals; if you get the chance to accompany the resident pangolin scientists on a nocturnal research outing, grab it.

Tswalu is also home to multiple colonies of meerkats, who have become used to human visitors through a painstaking habituating process. These charmingly gregarious creatures are best spotted in the early morning as they leave their burrows for the day, or at dusk, when they return. Like all wild creatures, however, no viewing is ever guaranteed. Despite the best efforts of Tswalu’s tracking team, we sadly didn’t see any meerkats on our visit. It’s a tribute to the power of the Kalahari landscape that our sunrise walk to the burrows, and the Jeep-side breakfast afterwards – magicked seemingly out of thin air by our guide – remains one of my favourite memories of our stay.

Along with preserving wildlife, making memories is what Tswalu is all about. On our drive back to the homestead, our guide told us that bush dining is one of the experiences guests request most often – whether that means a fully hosted braai with butler service and a mobile kitchen for a group, or a secluded gourmet picnic for two (with a staff vehicle positioned nearby, just in case). Other once-in-a-lifetime experiences include a night under the stars in one of Tswalu’s “star beds”, private camps whose level of luxury puts most other glamp-outs to shame.

There’s one special Tswalu experience that towers above all others, and that’s dinner at Klein Jan, the incredible on-site restaurant founded by Michelin-starred South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. It’s the sort of dining experience that relies in part on the element of surprise – so if eating here is on your bucket list, look away now. The magic begins when you pull up outside what appeared to be a ramshackle farmhouse in the middle of nowhere. This is actually the Klein Jan entrance building, where we sat on the stoep, or verandah, and drank cocktails as the thunderstorm rolled in.

We were guided through the farmhouse and into a door on the side of what looked like a disused water tank. Suddenly we were descending a staircase wrapped around a waterfall, then led through more jewel-box spaces and into a spectacular glass-walled dining room. While Klein Jan is open to non-guests for lunch – people fly in and out just to spend a few hours eating here – dinner is for Tswalu guests only, and is included with every two-night stay. The tasting menu at Klein Jan is a journey through both South African culinary history and the natural world of the Kalahari, utilising such unfamiliar ingredients (at least to me) as fever berry, xigugu (a traditional corn and peanut paste), kaiings (crackling) and boerbok (South African goat). As we ate, lightning carved through the sky, the landscape fleetingly illuminated before being plunged back into the inky black darkness of a desert night.

The next morning dawned clear and bright, the previous evening’s torrential rain already absorbed by the thirsty red sand. For our last experience, we were going horse riding – a prospect that initially had me slightly anxious, but which, I was assured, was perfectly safe in this part of the reserve. After the exhilaration of the previous few days, a quiet hour on horseback was the ideal end to our stay. With no engine noise or whirr of camera shutters, we could hear the Kalahari’s birds bursting into song in celebration of the rain. Above, the desert sky was enormous and blue; around us, the ochre sand was stippled with summer green. At our dismounting site, the riding guides removed our horses’ saddles and bridles. As we climbed into our Jeep for the last time, the horses set off at a gallop, back across the savannah and towards home.

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Properties in boston, new orleans, new york, honolulu, and quebec received the prestigious designation.

WASHINGTON, DC (April 29, 2024) – Two hotels and four restaurants are the newest additions to AAA’s Five Diamonds list. Throughout the year, AAA Inspectors visit hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica to verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency.

This month, properties from Canada to Hawaii earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation . Five Diamonds are the highest designation and offer ultimate luxury and leading-edge cuisine.  

• Emeril’s, New Orleans, Louisiana   
• Jungsik, New York, New York  
• Le Hatley Restaurant, North Hatley, Quebec, Canada  
• Mandarin Oriental Boston, Boston, Massachusetts  
• Mugen, Honolulu, Hawaii  
• Raffles Boston, Boston, Massachusetts   

Eight hotels and one restaurant received the distinguished AAA Four Diamond designation this month. Four Diamonds offer upscale amenities and distin ctive fine dining.  

• Amar, Boston, Massachusetts   
• Dreams Flora Resort & Spa, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic  
• Hilton La Romana, Bayahibe, Dominican Republic  
• Hotel William Gray, Montreal, Quebec, Canada   
• Manoir Hovey, Relais & Chateaux, North Hatley, Quebec, Canada
• Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Cap Cana Hammock, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Cap Cana Wave, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic  
• The Stavrand, Russian River Valley, Guerneville, California  
• The Wall Street Hotel, New York, New York

Diamond lists are updated monthly, as AAA Inspectors visit hotels and restaurants throughout the year.  

Currently, there are approximately 140 Five Diamond hotels and 60 Five Diamond restaurants, and 1,700 Four Diamond hotels and 500 Four Diamond restaurants.    

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Simbine upstages Coleman and Kerley to win 100-meter title at Diamond League meet in China

Akani Simbine of South Africa celebrates after winning the gold in the men’s 100-meters final during the Diamond League event held in Suzhou in eastern China’s Jiangsu province Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Akani Simbine of South Africa, left, finishes first, with Christian Coleman of the United States, centre, and Fred Kerley of the United States, winning silver and bronze respectively, in the men’s 100-meters final during the Diamond League event held in Suzhou in eastern China’s Jiangsu province Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Armand Duplantis of Sweden competes in the men’s pole vault finals during the Diamond League event held in Suzhou in eastern China’s Jiangsu province Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech and Uganda’s Peruth Chemutai, left, watch other contestants at the end of the 3000-meters women’s steeplechase finals during the Diamond League event held in Suzhou in eastern China’s Jiangsu province Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, left, Deyynne Charlton of the Bahamas, centre, and Danielle Williams of Jamaica compete in the 100-meters women’s hurdles during the Diamond League event held in Suzhou in eastern China’s Jiangsu province Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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SUZHOU, China (AP) — Akani Simbine surged late to win the 100 meters in 10.01 seconds at the Diamond League meet in China on Saturday, upstaging American former world champions Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley.

Coleman was fastest out of the blocks — he’s the world record holder in the 60 meters — and was leading most of the way but had to settle for second place in his season-best 10.04, holding off Kerley who was third in 10.11.

The race had been billed as a showdown between the two Americans going head-to-head on back-to-back weekends in China — Coleman got the better of Kerley in the series-opener last week in Xiamen.

But South Africa’s Simbine overhauled them over the last 20 meters of the race.

“This has built a lot of confidence leading into the Olympic year,” the two-time Olympic finalist said. “This helps build momentum, which I hope to build on further as the season progresses.”

Coleman said he expected a better performance “but I am fine with today’s result” as part of his preparation for the Paris Olympics which start in late July in Paris.

Armand Duplantis had a bid at pole vault world records in back-to-back meets but missed all three attempts at 6.25 meters as he won the title in Suzhou, near Shanghai.

Last weekend in Xiamen, Duplantis, the two-time world champion known as Mondo, improved his world record by one centimeter with a winning mark of 6.24 meters.

On Saturday, the Swede was the only competitor to clear 5.92 meters, then he cleared 6 meters at his first attempt before raising the bar to 6.25 for three shots at the record.

“To jump six meters today and complete a very successful tour, I have a lot of good takeaways,” Duplantis said. “I just feel that conditions have to be perfect for me to jump a world record and I wasn’t quite feeling it off the runway tonight.”

Women’s 100-meter world champion Sha’Carri Richardson faded toward the end of a 200 for the second time in her two-week trip to China.

After finishing second to Australian teenager Torrie Lewis last week, Richardson placed third on Saturday in 23.11 seconds — behind Daryll Neita, who won in 22.62 seconds, and Anavia Battle, who took second in 22.99.

“I feel amazing. It was such a strong field and to run that time at this stage of the season is amazing,” Neita said. “My main focus for the rest of the season is to stay healthy and in one piece. I hope to really win a medal at the Olympics.”

In a contentious women’s 100-meter hurdles, Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn won in a photo finish with world record-holder Tobi Amusan, who was allowed to run under protest but was disqualified for a false start.

Camacho-Quinn took first place in 12.63 seconds, narrowly ahead of Devynne Charlton, the 60-meter hurdles world record-holder, in 12.64.

“There was three of us in a line, so I didn’t know who had won,” Camacho-Quinn said, immediately looking ahead to the Olympics. “I know what I need to work on.”

Beatrice Chepkoech of Kenya won her second straight 3,000-meter steeplechase of the series in 9 minutes, 7.36 seconds, more than 10 seconds slower than the world-leading 8:55.40 she clocked last weekend.

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Shanghai/Suzhou Diamond League 2024: South Africa's Akani Simbine sprints to men's 100m victory

South Africa’s Akani Simbine upset former world champions Fred Kerley and Christian Coleman to win the men’s 100m at the Shanghai/Suzhou Diamond League track and field athletics meet on Saturday (27 April).

The former African record holder showed superior top-end speed to pull away from the two men on his inside dipping in a winning time of 10.01 seconds.

Coleman’s characteristic blistering start was not enough to give him back-to-back victories and had to be content with second place with a season's best 10.04s. Kerley, who finished second behind Coleman in Xiamen a week ago, settled for third in 10.11s.

Simbine had some work to do running shoulder-to-shoulder with Kerley and trailing a flying Coleman. The Olympic finalist found the next gear chasing Coleman down to take the victory to match his season’s best from the South African national championships.

“I knew the field here would be strong but I just had to replicate what I did last week at the South African Championships,” Simbine said after the race.

“This has built a lot of confidence leading into the Olympic year. This helps build momentum, which I hope to build on further as the season progresses."

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Results from Xiamen Diamond League men's 100m, Saturday 20 April 2024:

• Akani Simbine (RSA) 10.01
• Christian Coleman (USA) 10.04
• Fred Kerley (USA) 10.11
• Emmanuel Eseme (CMR) 10.17
• Ackeem Blake (JAM) 10.23
• Rohan Watson (JAM) 10.29
• Brandon Carnes (USA) 10.35
• Kiryu Yoshihide (JPN) 10.37
• Chen Guanfeng (CHN) 10.47

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