After his historic gold medal win in the men’s discus throw at the Olympic Games earlier this month, Roje Stona is set to make his Diamond League debut at the Pietro Mennea Golden Gala in Rome, Italy. Stona, who set a new Olympic Games record with a throw of 70.00m, will be looking to continue his winning form in his first competitive appearance since the Games.
Stona will be joined by nine other Jamaican athletes, including Rajindra Campbell, who won bronze in the men’s shot put at the Olympics. The competition in Rome will see Stona facing off against some familiar foes from the Olympics, including Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania, Matthew Denny of Australia, Kristjan Ceh of Slovakia, and Lukas Weisshaidinger of Austria.
Campbell, who made his Diamond League debut last week in Poland, will be competing in a high-quality field led by Olympic champion Ryan Crouser and Joe Kovacs of the USA. The Jamaican athlete will be looking to build on his recent success and make a strong showing in Rome.
Another Jamaican athlete to watch out for is Ackera Nugent, who is coming off a win in Poland. Nugent will be competing against a stacked field in the women’s 100m hurdles, including Olympic gold medallist Masai Russell of the USA and France’s Cyrena Samba-Mayela.
In addition to Stona, Campbell, and Nugent, several other Jamaican athletes will be competing in various events at the Golden Gala in Rome. Former Olympic and world champion Omar McLeod and Orlando Bennett will be contesting the 110m hurdles, while Romaine Beckford will be looking to continue his impressive form in the high jump.
Overall, the Jamaican contingent is expected to put on a strong showing at the Golden Gala, with athletes like Shiann Salmon, Janieve Russell, Andrenette Knight, and Ackeem Blake also looking to make their mark in their respective events. With such a high level of competition on display, fans can expect to witness some thrilling performances at the prestigious Diamond League event in Rome.
