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Gareth Fullerton

What time and channel is Ciara Mageean running in the Diamond League 1500m final?

Ciara Mageean will take on a high-class field in the Diamond League final on Thursday night.

Fresh from her superb victory in Brussels six days ago, the Portaferry runner returns to action in another huge 1500m showdown in Zurich.

Mageean beat Laura Muir and broke Sonia O’Sullivan’s long-standing Irish 1500m record last week.

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She will renew rivalries with Muir tonight, while Faith Kipyegon and Gudaf Tsegay are also in the quality field - the gold and silver medal winners in the World Championships this summer.

Here's more info on the event and how to watch it...

When is the Diamond League final?

It is being held over two days - yesterday (Wednesday) and today (Thursday), September 7-8.

How can I watch it?

BBC Two will show Thursday's action from 6pm to 8pm before it resumes on BBC Three from 8pm to 9pm.

Fans can also stream the athletics vent on the iPlayer and BBC Sport website.

What time is the women's 1500m?

It is due to get under way around 6.59pm UK time.

What is the Thursday's schedule?

  • Triple Jump (Women): 4:35pm
  • Triple Jump (Men): 4:35pm
  • High Jump (Women): 4:55pm
  • Discus Throw (Men): 5:15pm
  • Discus Throw (Women): 5:15pm
  • 400 Metres (Women): 6:04pm
  • 400 Metres (Men): 6:15pm
  • 100 Metres Hurdles (Women): 6:25pm
  • 3000 Metres Steeplechase (Women): 6:33pm
  • Pole Vault (Men): 6:40pm
  • 110 Metres Hurdles (Men): 6:52pm
  • 1500 Metres (Women): 6:59pm
  • Javelin Throw (Women): 7:20pm
  • Javelin Throw (Men): 7:20pm
  • 100 Metres (Women): 7:23pm
  • 3000 Metres Steeplechase (Men): 7:31pm
  • 100 Metres (Men): 7:49pm
  • 400 Metres Hurdles (Women): 7:59pm
  • 400 Metres Hurdles (Men): 8:09pm
  • 800 Metres (Women): 8:19pm
  • 800 Metres (Men): 8:31pm
  • 200 Metres (Women): 8:42pm

  • 200 Metres (Men): 8:52pm

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