Caldwell showed exceptional composure and tactical awareness throughout the race, timing her finishing kick to perfection as she surged past the field in the closing stages to secure one of the biggest victories of her career on the Wanda Diamond League circuit.
Ethiopia’s Birke Haylom, who set a fierce early pace and attempted to stretch the field from the front, finished second in 3:57.79 after leading for much of the contest. American athlete Emily Mackay completed the podium in third place with an impressive 3:58.13 in a highly competitive race that saw all three women break the four-minute barrier.
The victory continues Caldwell’s remarkable form this season after already making headlines with a breakthrough performance at the Shanghai Diamond League earlier in the campaign. The Australian star once again proved she belongs among the world’s elite middle-distance runners with another composed and confident display on the international stage.
The women’s 1500m was one of the standout events of the Xiamen Diamond League, with the fast pace producing a thrilling finish and world-class times across the podium positions. Caldwell’s triumph now places her firmly among the athletes to watch as the 2026 Diamond League season gathers momentum.
The Xiamen meeting featured several global stars and served as another major stop on the prestigious Diamond League calendar, attracting some of the best track and field athletes from around the world.