Diamond League: London Grand Prix as it happened

That brings us to the end of our London Diamond League coverage. Monaco is the last meet before that little old event this summer on 20 July. Tune in to live coverage on BBC Three and the BBC Sport website from 19:00 BST. Thanks for joining me.

The men's triple jump, without British star Phillips Idowu who pulled out from injury, was won by American world champion Christian Taylor with 17.41m. There wasn't really anyone close to him - noone else managed a jump over 17m. Leevan Sands took second (16.97m), Tosin Oke third (16.93m).

I hope the rain, or should I say tropical rainstorm, didn't dampen your spirits this afternoon. We were treated to some brilliant British performances - from Goldie Sayers breaking the British javelin record, a bold third place for Andrew Osagie in the 800m, and of course Christina Ohuruogo's heroics in the 400m. I bet not many of you predicted the great Sally Pearson being defeated by Kellie Wells in the 100m hurdles.

That was dramatic, wasn't it? Ohuruogo battles past the 400m world champion Amantle Montsho in the final 20m as the crowd energetically cheers her on. Great performance. After all the ups and downs of the previous three years, Britain's reigning Olympic champion looks ready for London 2012.

Christine Ohuruogo was delighted with her victory in a dramatic 400m: "I am happy with that. It was about putting together a good race and I am getting there now. I can't complain about anything, I am fit and ready for the Games and looking forward to it."

Amantle Montsho took an early lead and looked to be pulling ahead around the top bend. But as the rain lashed down, Christine Ohuruogu kept her form to pounce on Montsho in the home straight and cross the line in her best time of the season, 50.42s.

Big cheer from the south London crowd for reigning Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu. She responds with a smile and a wave. They take to their blocks...

Kellie Wells, fresh from her shock 100m hurdles victory, told BBC Sport: "My coach, after the Olympic trials, worked hard on breaking my race down, hurdle by hurdle, and I am feeling good. I am so excited about the Games, it's my first. I love London - the shopping is amazing and so are the crowds. I love them."

Kellie Wells pumps her fist and shows-off her dance moves to the Crystal Palace fans, clearly delighted with her win over the formidable Sally Pearson. Wells's crossed the line in 12.57s, while Pearson clocked 12.59s. So many had already hung the 2012 Olympic gold medal around Pearson's neck but I'm not sure it's that certain anymore.

Fresh from her new British javelin record, Goldie Sayers told BBC Sport: "I felt good and I knew there was a good throw in me. I think there is more to come, but today is one where I have to enjoy the moment."

Blessing Okagbare was delighted with her victory in the 100m: "I have been waiting so long to break 11 seconds. I did not expect that time today and it gives me great confidence going into London 2012. I am happy to be in the mix."

I'm not sure many were expecting Okagbara to defeat the reigning world and Olympic champions Carmelita Jeter (11.03s) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (11.13s) but she did. And she did it well.

Marilyn Okoro, who finished fourth in the 800m, tells BBC Sport: "I was in the mix, I came into the race with so much weight so it was important for me to turn out and not shy away. It's been a tough few weeks and I'm glad I come out and did well." Okoro missed out on Olympic selection in the 800m, but will run in the 4x400m relay team and she added: "I am really disappointed, but my focus is now the 4x400m. I am still going to get an Olympic chance in London and I have to build on that."

Next up the women's 800m. After all the hullabaloo of British athletics head coach Charles van Commenee choosing Lynsey Sharpe as the sole women's 800m representative for the Games, this race is one to watch. It's all live on BBC One, by the way.

Madness in the men's mile as they have not one, but two - yes two - false starts. They're off now, though. Three or so minutes to go.

Kirani James, following his victory in the 400m: "It was good, a very competitive race and now I need to get ready for the Games. I am getting used to the environment and the weather in London and I am ready for the big one."

After denying injury reports and insisting there was no problem, Phillips Idowu has admitted there is a problem. His back. He pulls out of the triple jump competition meaning by time the athletics kicks-off at the Games, he won't have competed competitively for weeks.

Andrew Osagie was delighted with his third place finish: "This was my penultimate race before the Olympics and I wanted to try something different, put myself under pressure. I am happy, I am exactly where I want to be now. I have done enough in my head, and I couldn't be any more confident."

On the start-line now is a host of British talent for the 800m - Andrew Osagie, Gareth Warburton and Mukhtar Mohammed. Here we go...

That was smooth from Carmelita Jeter, despite stumbling a little out of the blocks. The world 100m champion eased through the line in 11.01s with fellow American Tianna Madison behind her (11.06s). Briton Margaret Adeoye was off the pace in last but with a season-best time of 11.53s.

Looks like I spoke too soon about the sunshine. Reliably as ever, the British rain has begun to fall in Crystal Palace but that didn't put off Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce who cruised through her 100m heat in 10.93s. Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare trailed behind in a personal-best time of 10.99s.

The sprints continue with the 100m hurdle heats from 14:44 BST, featuring a dash of Australian world champion Sally Pearson with a hint of Britain's Tiffany Porter. The final is at 16:39 BST.

Let me present to you the menu you will be feasting on this afternoon. To start, the women's 100m heats begin at 14:11 BST. Take a touch of reigning Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, mix with current world champion Carmelita Jeter and you have a fiery, exciting mix of sprinting. Britain's Montell Douglas will also be running.

Sad news for high jumper Blanka Vlasic. The Croatian has long been a staple of women's high jumping on the international stage, but a number of injuries have proved a hurdle too high for the 2008 Olympic silver medallist. Vlasic has ruled herself out of the London Olympics and said via her website: "I will not be able to get into the top shape in time for the Olympic Games. It is the best thing to stay home and get the healing process to the end."

Good afternoon, by the way, and welcome to the second and final day of the London Grand Prix. As well as Idowu and Ohuruogu, also flying the Union Jack today will be Andrew Osagie (800m), Yamile Aldama (triple jump) and recent European bronze medallist Danny Talbot. Watch them all live on BBC One from 14:00 BST.

"Big afternoon for Phillips Idowu here. Having not competed for the past month this is his last chance before the Olympics to show the watching world what sort of shape he's in. He insists he hasn't been injured and has instead been keeping a deliberate low profile, but with current world champion Christian Taylor in the field it will be a mighty tough return. Look out too for reigning Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu taking on world champion Amantle Montsho, plus Australia's peerless sprint hurdler Sally Pearson - a red-hot favourite for gold in London."

Speaking of delightful performances, what about that superb showing from British heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson who became World Junior long jump champion yesterday.Johnson-Thompson broke Jessica Ennis's junior heptathlon record back in May and will be someone to look out for this summer in London.

It might be mid-July but I'm just as shocked as you that there is bright sunshine for the final day of the London Grand Prix. Yesterday, it was wet and miserable at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre but athletics fans were treated to some delightful performances from Perri Shakes-Drayton and Mo Farah.