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2013 Meeting Calendar for Samsung Diamond League
The International Association of Athletics Federations and the Diamond League AG are pleased to announce the 2013 Meeting Calendar for the Samsung Diamond League, the premier series of invitational track and field meetings in the world.
Anders Tallgren new Meeting Director for DN Galan
Anders Tallgren has been appointed new Meeting Director for DN Galan, and has alreadysigned up several people with vast experience of organizing international athletics meetings. Amongst others Ulf Saletti who is Athletes’ Liaison manager. – We regret that Rajne Söderberg has chosen to leave us, but we are glad to have appointedsuch a strong new management team for the DN Galan and our other meetings. We feelconfident that DN Galan will continue to be one of the top meetings in the world, says JanKowalski, chairman of the board. After 24 years as Meeting Director for DN Galan Rajne Söderberg has chosen to resign. For more information contact Jan Kowalski, chairman of the board, +46 (0)703 462 441. Kind Regards, Johan Storåkers Communication Manager DN Galan Samsung Diamond League Cell Phone + 46 (0)709 40 78 75
Bolt third time lucky!
Usain Bolt ran and entertained at the 45th DN Galan on Friday, 29 July 2011.
Yelena Isinbayeva will compete at DN Galan!
The Russian megastar Yelena Isinbayeva is back on track. For years the athletic icon has charmed the world, not only, with her personality but with numerous championships, world records and a graceful appearance. We are pleased to confirm Yelena Isinbayeva at this year DN Galan Samsung League on July 29th.
Top duel in 110 meter hurdles!
DN Galan Samsung Diamond League on July 29th will present the two top hurdlers of the world. We are pleased to confirm David Oliver and Dayron Robles at this year’s event.
Bolt is back at DN Galan Stockholm!
DN Galan has the pleasure to announce Usain Bolt as confirmed for the Samsung Diamond League DN Galan, Stockholm on July 29. Bolt is back at the classic Stockholm Stadium to run the 200 meter.
Jacko to Kungsträdgården and maybe to the Olympics…
AUCKLAND (NZL): New Zealand sensation in shot put Jacko Gill is certain he will qualify for the London Olympics when he lines up against the world’s best in Sweden in late July.
DN Galan on the 6 of August was the “Top Performance of 2010”
Universal Sports, the USA based sport channel, recently published its list of the world’s leading sporting events during 2010. With both the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Football World Cup in South Africa taking place the competition was tough. However, according to Universal Sports Channel analysis, the 100m race at DN Galan on the 6 of August was the “Top Performance of 2010”.
A revenge meeting in the women´s long jump
The women’s long jump at DN Galan Friday, August 6 at Stockholm Olympic Stadium looks like a revenge meeting between European Champion Ineta Radevica, Latvia and Naide Gomes, Portugal. Both jumped 6.92 in Barcelona and may threaten Galina Tjistiakovas 21 year old Stadium record 7.05.
BOLT AT DN GALAN STOCKHOLM!
Press release from DN Galan, Samsung Diamond League: