The 2021

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was the 35th edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Monaco. Held on 9 July at

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, it was the sixth leg of the

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– the highest level international track and field circuit. On the women's side, the meeting was highlighted by

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running 3:51.07 to beat

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and scare the world record. In the men's

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, the final lap warning bell was rung one lap early by race officials. This led

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to start his final sprint early, thinking he only had 400 metres left to run when actually 800 metres remained. Upon learning of his mistake, Kigen slowed to a jog, allowing

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to pass and win the race.

Results

Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying 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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(2021-05-16). Retrieved 2020-03-30.

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External links

Official Diamond League Herculis website
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Results

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