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Kamila Skolimowska Memorial athletics event

Overview

The 17th Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, a Diamond League athletics event in Poland, involves competitions held at both the Katowice market square and the Silesian Stadium in Chorzów. Logistical preparations included a special tram line ‘S’ and free train travel via Koleje Śląskie for ticket holders.

During the 2026 edition, the event drew 38,073 spectators to the Silesia Stadium. High-profile performances included Armand Duplantis securing victory in the men’s pole vault with a height of 6.20m. In the women’s 1500m, Klaudia Kazimierska set a new Polish record with a time of 3:55.59, placing her first in national rankings and eighth in European standings, though the race was won by Tsige Duguma in 3:55.06.

Other notable results include Melissa Jefferson-Wooden winning the women’s 100m in 10.78 seconds, narrowly defeating Julien Alfred. In the men’s 100m, Kenny Bednarek took second place with a time of 9.87s. In the 400m, Marileidy Paulino won the women’s race, while Rai Benjamin finished second in the men’s race with a personal best of 43.83s. Additional victories were claimed by Ethan Strand in the men’s 1500m and Ja’Kobe Tharp in the 110m hurdles.

Further developments at the meeting included Mykolas Alekna setting a Diamond League record in the discus throw with a result of 72.58. Seven meeting records were established, including Oblique Seville in the 100m (9.83), Busang Kebinatshipi in the 400m (43.59), and Gemechu Godana in the 3000m steeplechase (8:02.74). Additionally, the men’s 100m final saw all nine sprinters finish with times under ten seconds for the first time in history. Other national records were broken by Ruben Querinjean (Luxembourg, 3000m steeplechase) and Saly Sarr (Senegal, triple jump).

Entities

Stadion Śląski · Armand Duplantis · Diamond League · Kamila Skolimowska Memorial · Klaudia Kazimierska

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Athletics stars set multiple records at Chorzów meeting
Athletics stars set multiple records at a major meeting in Chorzów, Poland, including a Diamond League discus record by Mykolas Alekna and several national records.
18 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Silesia Diamond League sees record crowds and Polish milestones
The Silesia Diamond League at Stadion Śląski drew over 38,000 fans, featuring a Polish 1500m record by Klaudia Kazimierska and strong performances from Armand Duplantis and several American sprinters.
21 days ago

[SPORTS] 32 sources
Kamila Skolimowska Memorial features elite Diamond League athletics in Chorzów
Elite athletes competed at the Diamond League Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Chorzów, featuring victories for Gianmarco Tamberi, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, and Leonardo Fabbri, alongside a Polish 1500m record.
24 days ago

[SPORTS] 11 sources
Silesia Memoriał Kamili Skolimowskiej to host Diamond League stars
The Silesia Memoriał Kamili Skolimowskiej Diamond League event will be held on August 23 at Stadion Śląski, featuring world-class athletes and special free public transport for ticket holders.

Sources

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