The 2021

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, officially known as the 2021 Müller British Grand Prix, was the 68th edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting usually held in

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, though in 2021 it was held in

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instead. Held on 13 July at

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, it was the seventh leg of the

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– the highest level international track and field circuit. The meeting was highlighted by

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's win and Spanish record in the

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, as well as

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's return to form in winning the 100 metres.

Results

Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the Diamond League finals in

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. 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.High-powered head-to-heads on tap in Shanghai - IAAF Diamond League

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(2019-05-16). Retrieved 2020-03-30.

Diamond Discipline

Promotional Events

National Events

References

; Results *

External links

Official Diamond League Anniversary Games website
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