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Stellar fields taking shape in Rome - Samsung Diamond LeaguePublished by
Rome, Italy - More standout stars were announced by organisers of the Compeed Golden Gala, the third leg of the Samsung Diamond League, which will celebrate it's 31st edition on 26 May. Merga ready to defend Champions and medallists galore in the throws In the women’s Discus Throw Cuban Olympic and World silver medallist Yarelis Barrios will come up against European gold medallist Sandra Perkovic and Berlin’s World bronze medallist Nicoleta Grasu. Spotlight on Di Martino Italian High Jump record holder Antonietta Di Martino will return to competitions at the Olympic Stadium in her first meeting since her European Indoor victory in Paris, which she won at the end of a winter season highlighted by her 2.04m Italian Indoor record. Among the fiercest rivals for Di Martino, who won the Golden Gala in 2009 beating World champion Blanka Vlasic, are Barcelona’s European silver medallist Emma Green and Spaniard Ruth Beitia, the indoor World and European silver medallist. The 4x100 relay will be be highlighted by the first clash between Italy and France since the Euroepan Championships in Barcelona. The Compeed Golden Gala will be one of the major events which will take place in the Eternal City which is bidding to host the 2020 Olympic Games and the major Italian athletics meeting will certainly play an important role in the Olympic bid. More news |