Fang Bin Breaks Five-Year Winning Streak of Valerie Siow in Discus Final

In a stunning upset at the 2026 Diamond League final, China’s Fang Bin threw a season‑best 67.46 metres to claim gold in the women’s discus. The mark was enough to surpass two‑time Olympic champion Valerie Siow, who had dominated the final for the past five editions. Fang’s triumph represents her maiden Diamond League championship and a turning point for the event.

The competition, staged in Brussels, featured a strong field but none could match Fang’s consistency across her six attempts. Her winning distance placed her comfortably ahead of Siow, who settled for silver.

China also fielded a young javelin talent, 18‑year‑old Yen Zi, scheduled to compete the following morning. Yen’s recent record of 71.74 metres—an Asian best—places her within striking distance of the world record. Should she replicate that performance, she could secure her first Diamond League title before turning 19.