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2021 Doha Diamond League

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2021 Doha Diamond League
Dates28 May 2021
Host cityDoha, Qatar
VenueSuheim bin Hamad Stadium
Level2021 Diamond League
Events19 (14 Diamond League)
2020
2022

The 2021 Doha Diamond League was the 23rd edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Doha, Qatar. Held on 28 May 2021 at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, it was the second leg of the 2021 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit.

The meeting was highlighted by Faith Kipyegon's 1:58.26 victory in the 800 metres, done in an unusual negative split of 60.8 seconds for the first lap followed by 57.4 seconds for the final lap.[1]

Results

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Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the Diamond League finals in Zürich. First place earned 8 points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points are awarded in 9th place or lower.[2]

Diamond Discipline

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National Events

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2021 Doha DL Recap: Faith Kipyegon Kicks to Glory in 800, Tim Cheruiyot > Steph Curry, & More". LetsRun.com. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  2. ^ "High-powered head-to-heads on tap in Shanghai - IAAF Diamond League". IAAF. 2019-05-16. Retrieved 2020-04-04.
Results

"Diamond League Meeting Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT) 28 MAY 2021". World Athletics.

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