Rome Diamond League

The Rome Diamond League, officially known as the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea, is a world-class track and field meeting held annually at Rome’s iconic Stadio Olimpico. Established in 1980 and part of the Diamond League circuit since 2010, it is a preeminent fixture in the international athletics calendar This high-calibre meet attracts elite athletes across sprints, middle-distance, long-distance, jumps, and throws. Legendary performances have unfolded in Rome: Bubka’s pole vault duel in 1984, Aouita’s groundbreaking 5000 m in 1987, and El Guerrouj’s mile and 1500 m world records in 1998–99