Mondo party, strong 800m race
STOCKHOLM (SWE). One of the classics. Bauhaus Gala at the legendary Olympic Stadium. The meeting itself began in 1967. 13 world records in history. One clear candidate for Sunday afternoon is local star Mondo. High expectations for both the 800m, Almgren in the 1500m and Stahl in the discus. Some old records may be broken. The Scandinavian tour continues. Duplantis said at the press conference. “A big thing can happen.” Match record holders will receive diamonds as before.
Brief event-by-event previews
Men
200 m. Bednarek is in a high position here, only one close is Dambile. Legend M. Johnson has an MR of 19.77 since 1996.
400 m. Does Patterson keep winning? Coming into Tokyo, silver medalist Richards.
800 m. One of the important events. In Attau’s form, Arop’s season opener, Ball is also there from Australia’s best season, talent Lutkenhaus, Rome winner Tual. WL 1:42.98 under threat.
1500 m. Last race of the day with home hero Almgren. Myers, Habz, Nuguse favorites, new name comes to Ciattei. 10k champion Gresier. El Guerrouj has a 1977 MR of 3:29.30. WL 3:29.85.
Dome. El Bakkali wants to keep winning after Rabat, Simon Koch tried to be close, how is WR owner Girma? Kipsiele Koech’s MR dates back to 2007 (7:59.42).
400mH (not DL). Dos Santos is having a great season. MR 46.54 is tough though.
Pole vault. Mondo Duplantis shipped his first WR here 628, 628 last year. It won’t be easy, but he’ll have a big crowd behind him.
Discussion: Local hero Stahl with Ceh in winning form, Danny should also be considered. MR 70.02 by Ceh from 2022.
Women
100 m. World champion Jefferson-Wooden should be in the clear because the others don’t have a sub-11 this year.
800 m. Big expectations from Hodgkinson’s season opener, a good 400 Test in Rome. Next up is Verro. MR 1:56.28, WL 1:56.56 should both be broken.
1500 m (not DL). A good field with a sub-committee of 4 Ethiopians led by WL owner Hailom
Dome. Buzayani and Tufa at their best, season debut for Finot. Still under threat MR 9:04.34.
Long jump. It will be hard to get a 7. De Souza’s debut for the season, Mihambo is always there. Nichols is in top form and Brown has 707 this year.
Shot. Women on Fire here, Schilder and Jackson in the new 21st dimension? Valerie Adams’ 2011 record of 20.57 is up for grabs.
Discussion: Valarie Zion in his own world, 68.77 record offense from 2012.
