Tamberi, Kypiegon… Six Olympic champions present
Several world stars have confirmed their participation in the Meeting Herculis EBS in Monaco, which will be held on August 10 at the Louis II stadium.
After the announcement of the participation of several French stars like Jimmy Gressier, the organization of the Meeting Herculis EBS of Monaco 2022 revealed the identity of six other athletes who will be present.
These are six Olympic champions, who will try to break records in a few weeks at the Louis II stadium.
First, we will find Faith Kipyegon (1500 m), who had already struck a blow here last year against her great rival Sifan Hassan, by winning with a canon time: 3’51’07, best world performance of the year, national record and personal record.
Gianmarco Tamberi (high jump) will also be present. The Italian will once again find his personal best jumper (2m39 in 2016). Olympic champion in Tokyo, he will be keen to shine in front of the many expected Italian supporters.
On his side, Katie Nageotte (pole vault), still behind this season, intends to beat his best performance of the season (4m65 at the United States Championships in Eugene).
Present in Monaco with the Munich European Championships in sight, like many athletes this year, the Greek Miltiadis Tentoglou (long jump) will try to improve on his 8m36 achieved this year.
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Absent from the meeting since 2018, the Jamaican Scroll of Hansle (110 m hurdles) is about to make its big comeback in the Principality. Fourth four years ago, the reigning Olympic champion hopes to run faster than his 13’09 this year.
Finally, Peruth Chemutai (3000 m steeple) will try to break the nine-minute barrier for the first time. The Ugandan, crowned with her title of Olympic champion, ranked sixth in the event in 2018. A year that saw Béatrice Chepkoech set a new world record. What if Peruth Chemutai followed in his footsteps on August 10?