2024 Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme

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2024 Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme
Dates19 May 2024
Host city Marrakesh, Morocco
Venue Stade de Marrakech
Stade de marrakech.jpg
Level 2024 Diamond League
2023
2025

The 2024 Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme was the 15th edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Morocco. Held on 19 May at the Stade de Marrakech, it was the fourth leg of the 2024 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit. Though the meeting is typically held in Rabat, in 2024 it was held in Marrakesh.

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At the meeting, Prudence Sekgodiso set an 800 m world lead while Shericka Jackson won her Diamond League opener at 200 m, although her time of 22.82 seconds was not as fast as expected. [1]

Results

Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the 2024 Diamond League finals. First place earned 8 points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points are awarded in 9th place or lower. In the case of a tie, each tying athlete earns the full amount of points for the place. [2] [3]

Diamond Discipline

National Events

U20 Events

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References

  1. "Diamond League Rabat/Marrakech 2024: Prudence Sekgodiso Clocks 800m World Lead".
  2. "DIAMOND LEAGUE MEETINGS REGULATIONS 2024 Status Requirements".
  3. "Rules, Points & Prize Money". www.diamondleague.com. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
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