That is Stuart Weir’s first piece on the Silesia Dl, held in Chorzow, Poland, on August 25, 2024.
Silesian Highlights
The Silesian Stadium in Chorzow, Poland, is an impressive stadium with a capability 50,000. I’ve solely been there for the European Group Championship, which attracted a tiny crowd. It’s a difficult metropolis to succeed in, with the closest worldwide airport, Krakow, over 50 miles away. It didn’t assist my temper that my flight was delayed, that my pre-booked taxi gave up, that an airport taxi charged double the value of the pre-booked taxi, and that the taxi couldn’t discover my lodge! My arrival on the 2023 European Group Champs in Chorzow was easy. The stadium and environment on the 2024 Diamond League appeared magnificent, and the standard of the motion didn’t disappoint.
Two world information had been the highlights, but it surely was a high-quality program from starting to finish. A 6.26 vault by Mondo Duplantis added 1cm to his current world file. He stated afterward: “It nearly feels bizarre and unnatural to get a lot love and help from the crowds after I compete. I see that, particularly in Poland. The vitality on this stadium simply retains getting higher yearly. My first world file additionally got here in Poland, indoors in Torun, so I’ve nice reminiscences. The observe right here is great; the situations right this moment had been good, and every thing allowed me to do that. I do know many individuals got here right here to see me bounce, so I needed to place in exhibiting for them”.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen additionally set a brand new world file – within the 3000m – 7:17.55. I do know it’s not a championship distance, however Jakob’s skill to provide world-class race after race at no matter distance is outstanding.
Joe Kovacs inflicted a uncommon defeat on Ryan Crouser in pictures 22.14 to 22.12. I as soon as requested Joe about being coached by his spouse. He assured me it labored effectively – “I simply do what my spouse tells me. It makes my life simpler”. He received’t make some huge cash, although, as Joe additionally instructed me there’s a custom amongst shot-putters that all of them exit for a kebab afterward, and the winner pays!
Gianmarco Tamberi received the excessive bounce with 2.31 and interacted with the gang as solely he may. What a disgrace he was not totally match for Paris.
Femke Bol received the 400h and Marileidy Paulino the 400 flat. Soufliane El Bakkali received the steeplechase from Amos Serem however with each ending in 8:04.29. Marco Arop received the 800 in 1:41.86 from Emmanual Wanyonyi.
