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Four sparkling diamond stadium records!
BAUHAUS-galan 2018 was one of the best for a number of years with no less than four stadium records, all rewarded with diamonds. And not far off two more in the almost perfect conditions – 27 degrees and a little cloud. Photo: Deca Text&Bild
Mondo’s first Diamond League victory – beating four world champions
Swede, Armand ”Mondo” Duplantis, 18, set alight the home BAUHAUS-galan crowd when he beat many of the world’s elite and, for the first time, claimed victory over world number one and world champion, Sam Kendricks in today’s pole vault competition. He won by clearing 5.86 with his first attempt with Kendricks failing at both 5.86 and 5.91. Photo: Deca Text&Bild
Mouth-watering head-to-heads the motivation for Kendricks and Manyonga
Two world stars of the sport headed the international press conference on the eve of Sunday’s Bauhaus Galan and IAAF Diamond League in Stockholm, with world pole vault champion, Sam Kendricks and world long jump champion, Luvo Manyonga speaking excitedly ahead of their highly-anticipated contests.
Middle distance women looking for fast times as the Scandinavians aim to impress local crowd
The Women’s 1500m, which closes tomorrow’s Bauhaus Galan, is set to be one of the highlight’s of the afternoon with a stacked field including both Jenny Simspon, the former world champion, and Brenda Martinez from the USA along with Briton’s Laura Muir, the double medallist from the IAAF World Indoor Championships; Ethiopia’s Besu Sado; and Moroccan Rababe Arafi. Photo: Deca Text&Bild
”I’m ready to jump high on Sunday!”
On Friday afternoon, world number two and junior record holder in the pole vault, Armand ”Mondo” Duplantis, landed at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport after a long journey from his home in Layfayette, Louisiana. He came direct to Stockholm Olympic Stadium where he surprised many by holding part of the press conference in Swedish. Photo: Deca Text&Bild
Strong start field assembled for BAUHAUS-galan
BAUHAUS-galan, the IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting which takes place at Stockholm Olympic Stadium on 10 June, has assembled its best start field for a number of years. The impressive line-up includes 25 Olympic and World Champions.
Meraf Bahta to BAUHAUS-galan
Last year Meraf Bahta set four Swedish records and won the 3000m at BAUHAUS-galan. This year she will be running 1500m and will face a top-class field, led by three-time World Championship medalist, Jenny Simpson. Photo: Deca Text&Bild
Manyonga confirmed for BAUHAUS-galan
South African long jumper, Luvo Manyonga, was one of athletics biggest sensations in 2017 when he jumped over 8.60m early in the season and then went on to win the world championship title. On 10 June he will be at Stockholm Olympic Stadium to compete at BAUHAUS-galan. Photo: Deca Text&Bild
Dominant world number one, Lasitskene, confirmed for BAUHAUS-galan
High jumper, Mariya Lasitskene, has won the last two World Championship titles and is undefeated for two years. On 10 June, she will be at Stockholm Olympic Stadium and aims to break the stadium record of 2:07m – one of the toughest on the list. She will be joined by a high quality field, led by world silver medallist, Levchenko plus three Swedes, including Sofie Skoog. Photo: Deca Text&Bild
Discus world’s elite assemble at BAUHAUS-galan
Last summer he made it to the final in his first World Championships and this year he has improved his personal best to 65.81m. Now discus thrower, Simon Pettersson is ready to make his Diamond League debut at BAUHAUS-galan on 10 June. He’ll face the top three from the World Championships final in London, including silver medallist and training partner, Daniel Ståhl. Photo: Deca Text&Bild