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World's best pole vaulters signed up for DN Galan
The world's best senior female pole vaulter will meet the world's best junior at the upcoming DN Galan in Stockholm, on 17 August. Also the world junior champion happens to be the local favourite Angelica Bengtsson with a seasonal best of 4.58. Photo: Deca Text & Bild
European Champ Moa Hjelmer will run at DN Galan
After her victory at the European Athletics Championships in Helsinki Moa Hjelmer's presence at the upcoming DN Galan is making the demand for tickets high. The Stockholm athlete will be running the 400 meters at DN Galan in the Swedish capital on 17 August and is set to become one of the main attractions for the audience.
World’s best go head-to-head at DN Galan
Swedish-based Abeba Aregawi, number one in the world at 1500 m this year, is now set to meet the world number two at the upcoming DN Galan on 17 August.
Rudisha less than a second from the world record in NY
800 m world champion and world record holder David Rudisha made the number one performance at New York Diamond League on 9 June when he ran 1:41.78 – the fastest time ever recorded in the USA and the ninth-best mark of all time. And Rudisha believes he has more in the tank.
Another victory for Bolt – Swede Moa Hjelmer fast at 400 m
Usain Bolt won in Oslo for the second straight year when he beat countryman Asafa Powell at 100 m on Thursday night, 9.79 against 9.85, in front of an ecstatic crowd. The Swedish highlight was Moa Hjelmer who made her second best time at 400 m, only 0.4 seconds from her Swedish record.
Bolt won in Rome but Abeba Aregawi was the big surprise
Usain Bolt was the main attraction in Rome Diamond League when he won the 100 m in a world leading 9.76. But 1500 m winner Abeba Aregawi was the big surprise when she smashed her PB to a sensational meeting record and a new world seasonal best.
2013 Meeting Calendar for Samsung Diamond League
The International Association of Athletics Federations and the Diamond League AG are pleased to announce the 2013 Meeting Calendar for the Samsung Diamond League, the premier series of invitational track and field meetings in the world.
Anders Tallgren new Meeting Director for DN Galan
Anders Tallgren has been appointed new Meeting Director for DN Galan, and has alreadysigned up several people with vast experience of organizing international athletics meetings. Amongst others Ulf Saletti who is Athletes’ Liaison manager. – We regret that Rajne Söderberg has chosen to leave us, but we are glad to have appointedsuch a strong new management team for the DN Galan and our other meetings. We feelconfident that DN Galan will continue to be one of the top meetings in the world, says JanKowalski, chairman of the board. After 24 years as Meeting Director for DN Galan Rajne Söderberg has chosen to resign. For more information contact Jan Kowalski, chairman of the board, +46 (0)703 462 441. Kind Regards, Johan Storåkers Communication Manager DN Galan Samsung Diamond League Cell Phone + 46 (0)709 40 78 75
Bolt third time lucky!
Usain Bolt ran and entertained at the 45th DN Galan on Friday, 29 July 2011.
Yelena Isinbayeva will compete at DN Galan!
The Russian megastar Yelena Isinbayeva is back on track. For years the athletic icon has charmed the world, not only, with her personality but with numerous championships, world records and a graceful appearance. We are pleased to confirm Yelena Isinbayeva at this year DN Galan Samsung League on July 29th.