Rome Diamond League highlights

Rome Diamond League highlights

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Published: 03rd June, 2016
Updated: 10th February, 2025
BY Athletics Weekly

Coverage of the fifth meeting in the Diamond League series at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea

Almaz Ayana clocked the second fastest 5000m time in history as she ran 14:12.59 at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea on Thursday (June 2).

Greg Rutherford, Caster Semenya, Conseslus Kipruto and Caterine Ibarguen were also among the winners at the fifth meeting in the 2016 Diamond League series in Rome.

Have a read of our online report here and then check out some video highlights below. See the June 9 AW magazine for coverage.

» Video via IAAF Diamond League on YouTube

» Watch athleticsweekly.com-sponsored coverage of the IAAF Diamond League series on British Eurosport

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