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2022 Golden Gala

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2022 Golden Gala
Dates9 June
Host cityRome, Italy
VenueStadio Olimpico
Level2022 Diamond League
2021
2023

The 2022 Golden Gala was the 42nd edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Rome, Italy. Held on 9 June at the Stadio Olimpico, it was the fifth leg of the 2022 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit.

The meeting was highlighted by Shericka Jackson upsetting Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah in the 200 m, and Nicholas Kimeli's 5000 metres win in a rare sub-12:50 time.[1][2]

Results

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Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the Diamond League finals in Zürich. First place earned 8 points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points are awarded in 9th place or lower.[3]

Diamond Discipline

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Promotional Events

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National Events

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Athletics: Shericka Jackson upsets Elaine Thompson-Herah in Rome Diamond League 200m". International Olympic Committee.
  2. ^ "Jackson wins sprint showdown, Kimeli reigns in Rome | REPORTS | World Athletics". World Athletics. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ^ "High-powered head-to-heads on tap in Shanghai – IAAF Diamond League". IAAF. 2019-05-16. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
Results
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