The meeting was initially promoted as the first match between World champ Fred Kerley and Olympic champ Marcell Jacobs in the 100 metres since Kerley's title, however Jacobs withdrew before the meet due to injury leaving Kerley to take the win. In the 3000 metres steeplechase, hometown Moroccan Soufiane El Bakkali won the event in 7:56.68, the fastest time ever run in 11 years.[1]
Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the Diamond League finals in Eugene. First place earned 8 points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points are awarded in 9th place or lower.[2]
