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Tamberi Draws Strength from Upcoming Fatherhood as Golden Gala Begins in Rome

Italy’s medal contenders and rising stars are competing at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico in the fifth Diamond League stop under live Rai2 and Rai Play coverage

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Overview

  • Gianmarco Tamberi says news of his daughter, due mid-August, has given him fresh motivation as he aims for a podium finish in the high jump
  • The Golden Gala marks the Diamond League’s fifth leg and serves as the circuit’s only Italian meeting, featuring sprints, jumps and throws
  • Italy has entered around 20 athletes after 110m hurdler Lorenzo Simonelli withdrew due to influenza
  • Former Olympic medalist Nadia Battocletti tackles the 5,000m, Mattia Furlani competes in the long jump and Filippo Tortu races the 100m
  • Viewers can catch live coverage on Rai2 from 21:00 CEST and stream all events on Rai Play throughout the evening