Athletics fans have a lot to look forward to this week, with several exciting events taking place around the world. From high-class pole vaulting in Ostrava to the prestigious Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm, there is something for everyone.
The action kicks off on Tuesday, June 27, with the WCT Gold Golden Spike event in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Swedish participants in this event include Armand Duplantis in the pole vault, Simon Pettersson in the discus, Hanna Hermansson in the 1,500 meters, and Michaela Meijer in the pole vault. The event will be broadcasted on ViaPlay from 18:00 to 20:30.
On Wednesday, June 28, the WCT Bronze Boysen Memorial will take place in Oslo, Norway. Swedish athletes such as Rebecka Abrahamsson in the triple jump, Samuel Pihlström in the 800 meters, Ragnar Carlsson in the sledgehammer, and Zion Eriksson in the 100 meters will be participating. The event will be streamed online starting at 16:30.
Friday, June 30, will see the Diamond League event in Lausanne, Switzerland. Swedish participants Thobias Montler in the long jump and Andreas Almgren in the 5,000 meters will be competing. The event will be broadcasted on SVT1 and SVT Play from 20:00 to 22:00.
The highlight of the week will be the Diamond League Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm on Sunday, July 2. This event will attract top athletes from around the world to Sweden’s capital city. Swedish female participants in the main competition include Axelina Johansson, Fanny Roos, and Sara Lennman in the shot put, Caisa-Marie Lindfors, Emma Sralla, and Emma Ljungberg in the discus, and Maria Freij, Yolanda Ngarambe, and Julia Nielsen in the 800 meters, among others. Swedish male participants include Melwin Lycke-Holm and Fabian Delryd in the high jump, Armand Duplantis in the pole vault, and Simon Pettersson and Daniel Ståhl in the discus, among others. The event will be broadcasted on SVT1 and SVT Play from 15:45 to 20:00.
In addition to these events, Swedish athletes will also be participating in the Resisprint International in La Chaux-de-fonds, Switzerland, and the Pärnu Beach Athletics Night in Pärnu, Estonia.
With so many exciting competitions taking place this week, athletics fans are in for a treat. Whether it’s watching the high-class pole vaulting in Ostrava or witnessing the stars of
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Ng-Huei Tsai in the long jump, and Irene Ekelund in the women’s 100m hurdles. With top athletes from around the world competing, spectators can expect to witness world-class performances.
Next on the agenda is the highly anticipated Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm on Thursday, June 29. This event is known for its star-studded lineup and record-breaking performances. Fans can expect to see sprinters like Noah Lyles and Dina Asher-Smith, as well as throwers like Daniel Stahl and Sandra Perkovic.
But the excitement doesn’t end there. On Friday, June 30, the Muller British Grand Prix takes place in Gateshead, UK. This event promises to showcase the talents of local athletes such as Dina Asher-Smith, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and CJ Ujah. With the Tokyo Olympics just around the corner, athletes will be giving it their all to secure their spot on the national team.
Lastly, on Sunday, July 2, the USATF Golden Games and Distance Open take place in Walnut, California. This event will feature some of the best American athletes, including stars like Allyson Felix and Trayvon Bromell. With national pride on the line, athletes will be aiming for personal bests and Olympic qualification marks.
Whether you’re a fan of sprinting, jumping, throwing, or distance running, there is something for every athletics enthusiast this week. So grab your popcorn and get ready for a week full of thrilling performances and breathtaking moments.
