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2024 Bislett Games

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2024 Bislett Games
Dates30 May 2024
Host cityOslo, Norway
VenueBislett Stadium
Level2024 Diamond League
2023
2025

The 2024 Bislett Games was the 59th edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Oslo, Norway. Held on 30 May at Bislett Stadium, it was the sixth leg of the 2024 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit.

Highlights

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen under his victory round on Bislett Stadium

The meeting was highlighted by a 5000 metres world record attempt. It was won unexpectedly by Hagos Gebrhiwet of Ethiopia in a time of 12:36.73, less than two seconds behind the 2020 world record by Joshua Cheptegei who was also in the race.[1]

Results

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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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hagos Gebrhiwet Triumphs in Oslo Diamond League with Sizzling Finish | Sports-Games". Devdiscourse. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  2. ^ "DIAMOND LEAGUE MEETINGS REGULATIONS 2024 Status Requirements".
  3. ^ "Rules, Points & Prize Money". www.diamondleague.com. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
Results
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