2021 British Grand Prix (athletics)

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The 2021 British Grand Prix, officially the 2021 Müller Grand Prix Gateshead because of title sponsor Müller, was the 2021 edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Gateshead, England. Held on 23 May at the Gateshead International Stadium, it was the first leg of the 2021 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit. It was the first time the meeting was held in Gateshead instead of Birmingham since 2010, replacing the Rabat Diamond League which was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

2021 British Grand Prix
Dates23 May 2021
Host cityGateshead, England
VenueGateshead International Stadium
Level2021 Diamond League
Events19 (14 Diamond League)
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2022

In addition to 14 Diamond League disciplines (7 men and 7 women), the first hour of competition included 100 metres and 200 metres sprint para-athletics events for both sexes, and a women's 400 metres hurdles event. Olympic champions, world champions, and world record holders had been announced to compete including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Dina Asher-Smith, and Sha'Carri Richardson in the women's 100 metres.[2]

Diamond League results

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Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the 2021 Diamond League final, held at the 2021 Weltklasse Zürich from 8–9 September.[3] First place earned eight points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points were awarded in ninth place or lower.

Javelin throw
Place Athlete Mark Points
1   Marcin Krukowski (POL) 81.18 m 8
2   Keshorn Walcott (TTO) 73.31 m 7
3   Kim Amb (SWE) No mark 6
4   Anderson Peters (GRN) 75.65 m 5
5   Gatis Čakšs (LAT) 75.01 m 4
6   Norbert Rivasz-Tóth (HUN) 73.20 m 3
7   Harry Hughes (GBR) 71.23 m 2
DNS   Jakub Vadlejch (CZE) Did not start 0

Women

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Shot put
Place Athlete Mark Points
1   Auriol Dongmo (POR) 18.16 m 8
2   Danniel Thomas-Dodd (JAM) 18.12 m 7
3   Maggie Ewen (USA) 16.96 m 6
4   Sophie McKinna (GBR) 18.36 m 5
5   Fanny Roos (SWE) 18.33 m 4
6   Chase Ealey (USA) 18.12 m 3
7   Amelia Strickler (GBR) 17.90 m PB 2
8   Christina Schwanitz (GER) 17.86 m 1

Other results

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Event First Second Third
Women's 400 m hurdles   Sara Petersen (DEN) 56.32   Jessica Turner (GBR) 56.56   Janieve Russell (JAM) 57.16
Women's T20/35/38/64 100 m   Sophie Hahn (GBR) 13.31   Esme O'Connell (GBR) 13.82   Faye Olszowka (GBR) 13.96
Women's T11/38/44 200 m   Ali Smith (GBR) 28.86   Libby Clegg (GBR) 30.07   Victoria Baskett (GBR) 30.28
Men's T12/37/38/46/47/64 100 m   Thomas Young (GBR) 11.71   Zac Shaw (GBR) 11.82   Ola Abidogun (GBR) 11.87
Men's T20/38/47/61 200 m   Columba Blango (GBR) 23.19   Ethan Kirby (GBR) 24.00   Shaun Burrows (GBR) 24.37


References

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  1. ^ Turnbull, Simon (2021-05-09). "Gateshead revisited". World Athletics. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  2. ^ Heath, Georgie (2021-05-13). "Futures athletes ready for Diamond League in Gateshead". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  3. ^ "Gateshead replaces Rabat for Diamond League season opener". Associated Press via the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (2021-04-16). Retrieved 2021-05-16.
Results
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