Gianmarco Tamberi calls everyone to the South Curve

Gianmarco Tamberi in Rome

World stars are in Rome. The champions have landed in the capital. Great athletics makes a stop at the Olympic Stadium. Enchanted by the beauty of the Stadio dei Marmi, the protagonists of the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea – Powered by IP have begun to breathe in the atmosphere of Friday night’s event, the Italian leg of the Wanda Diamond League, one of the last chances to qualify for the final in Brussels on September 13 and 14.

Among the statues of the impressive facility that traditionally hosts training and warm-ups, continued his approach to the competition Gianmarco Tamberi, who will seek his first career victory at the Golden Gala on Friday, after taking the win in the previous stage last Sunday in Chorzow. Gimbo rehearsed his run-ups on the platform and gave an appointment to all fans for Friday evening: “I want you all in Curva Sud”, he told all curious onlookers and fans who asked him for a selfie or a handshake, hoping to relive a magical evening like the one at the recent European Championships in Rome 2024 (June 11) when he jumped the best measure in the world of the year (2.37) winning his third gold in the continental event.

Also training at the Marbles in the afternoon were many other stars, from weightlifter Ryan Crouser to jumper Woo Sang-hyeok to sprinters Christian Coleman and Ferdinand Omanyala. Tomorrow more training and the last arrivals, Friday – from 7:30 pm – the night of wonders.