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Leonardo Fabbri shot put campaign 2026

Overview

In early July 2026, Italian shot‑putter Leonardo Fabbri opened his season with a world‑leading 22.74 m throw at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Oregon, positioning him as a top contender for the European Championships.

A week later at the Italian Athletics Championships in Florence, Fabbri confirmed his form with a winning 22.43 m effort, while compatriot Andy Diaz set a new Italian triple‑jump record of 17.87 m. Both athletes cited the results as a statement ahead of the Birmingham championships in August.

Continuing his preparation, Fabbri captured victory at the Meeting Brazzale in Lonigo on 31 July, throwing 21.93 m to defeat Zane Weir and other rivals. The win, his final domestic outing before the European Championships, underscored his consistency and his aim to defend the 2024 European title.

Entities

Paolo Dal Soglio · Meeting Brazzale · Meeting Brazzale · Zane Weir · European Championships (Birmingham)

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Leonardo Fabbri wins Meeting Brazzale, eyes European Championships in Birmingham

    Leonardo Fabbri won the Meeting Brazzale with a 21.93 m shot put, confirming his form ahead of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham, where he aims to defend his title.

  2. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Leonardo Fabbri and Andy Diaz set record throws at Italian Championships in Florence

    At the Florence Italian Championships, Andy Diaz set a new triple‑jump record of 17.87 m and Leonardo Fabbri won the shot‑put with a 22.43 m throw, boosting their prospects for the European Championships.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Leonardo Fabbri sets world‑lead 22.74 m shot put at Eugene Diamond League

    Leonardo Fabbri threw a world‑lead 22.74 m to win the men's shot put in Eugene, moving to the top of the 2024 rankings and ahead of Joe Kovacs.

Sources

adginforma.it · atleticalive.it · familienurlaub.ch · ilrestodelcarlino.it · oasport.it · sanmarinortv.sm · sportface.it · sprintnews.it · tco.se

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