A day after Tyson Gay scorched to victory in the 100m in 9.78sec, Oliver failed to become the first man to break 13 seconds in a 110m hurdles race on British soil, but his win in a time of 13.06sec was flawless in its execution.

It was the 28-year-old's fifth straight victory in the IAAF Samsung Diamond League and lit up the second day of this two-day meeting.

"I came out here to win - I wanted that Diamond League title," the American record-holder said.

"That was my number one goal this season when we didn't have a major championship.

"I wanted to come here and perform to the best of my ability. I've been healthy this year and things are working out."

Wariner powered through in the home straight to beat world leader Jermaine Gonzales in the 400m, clocking 44.67 to also make it five wins in a row in the series in his event.

"My last 200 was great, I felt strong coming in and I worked the turn well, but I've got a lot of work to do on my first 200m," Wariner said.

Felix had earlier clinched a meet double by following up her easy 200m win last night with a gutsy run to edge the longer version a day later, the three-time 200m world champion holding off new European champion Tatyana Firova and compatriot Debbie Dunn to squeeze home in 50.79.

"The time wasn't great but it wasn't about the time today. It was a great field and it was more difficult than yesterday's race," said Felix.

"I really had to rely on my endurance. I felt pretty good but it was a little difficult recovering [from the 200]."

There was a surprise in the women's 100m, with American favourite Carmelita Jeter finishing runner-up in a race won by Marshevet Myers in 11.01.

American Wallace Spearmon did not need to be at his best to win the 200m, the 2005 world silver medallist crossing the line in 20.12 to claim his first Diamond League success this season.

Churandy Martina of Netherlands Antilles ran 20.42 for second and Norway's Jaysuma Ndure was third, 0.01 further back.

European champion Mariya Savinova of Russia eased to a convincing triumph in the women's 800m, coming through with a perfect finish to clock 1:58.64 ahead of Janeth Jepkosgei of Kenya and Britain's Jemma Simpson.


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