# Leonardo Fabbri shot put campaign 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/leonardo-fabbri-shot-put-campaign-2026
> Updated: 2026-07-31T19:49:47.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: 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.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meeting-brazzale-athletics-meet-kicks-off-in-lonigo-italy

### 2026-07-24: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leonardo-fabbri-and-andy-diaz-set-record-throws-at-italian-championships-in-florence

### 2026-07-04: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leonardo-fabbri-sets-worldlead-2274-m-shot-put-at-eugene-diamond-league

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