The 2021

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, officially the 2021 Müller Grand Prix Gateshead because of title sponsor Müller, was the 2021 edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Gateshead, England. Held on 23 May at the

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, it was the first leg of the

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– the highest level international track and field circuit. It was the first time the meeting was held in Gateshead instead of

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since 2010, replacing the Rabat Diamond League which was cancelled because of the

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. In addition to 14 Diamond League disciplines (7 men and 7 women), the first hour of competition included

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and

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sprint

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events for both sexes, and a women's

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event. Olympic champions, world champions, and world record holders had been announced to compete including

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, and

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in the women's

Diamond League results

Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for the 2021 Diamond League final, held at the 2021 Weltklasse Zürich from 8–9 September."Gateshead replaces Rabat for Diamond League season opener"
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'' (2021-04-16). Retrieved 2021-05-16. First place earned eight points, with each step down in place earning one less point than the previous, until no points were awarded in ninth place or lower.

Men

Women

Other results

References

;Results
"Programme 2021 "
''Diamond League'' (2021-05-23). Retrieved 2021-05-23.

External links

Diamond League – Gateshead Official Web Site
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