BAUHAUS-galan, formerly known as DN-Galan is an annual, international

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meeting that takes place at the

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. Previously it was one of the five

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events until 2010, and has since been part of the

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circuit. It was first organized in 1967. Having been known as the DN-Galan since its first edition, a title sponsor deal with DIY company

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led to a rebranding of the event in 2015, following a period of financial instability for the organisers. Since 1967, the

Dicksonpokalen The Dicksonpokalen (Dickson Trophy) is an annual athletics award given to the winner of the 1500 metres at the DN Galan meeting in Stockholm, Sweden. The award was created by James F. Dickson, a stable master or equerry for the royal court. ...

(Dickson Trophy) is awarded to the winner of the men's

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at the competition.

History

After the 2019 season concluded the BAUHAUS-galan was announced to be separating from the professional

circuit of one-day meets. However, the meet was readmitted into the circuit and included in the Diamond League's 2020 calendar announcement.Wanda Diamond League - 2020 Calendar

. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2020-01-10.

World records

Over the course of its history, numerous

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have been set at the meet.

Meeting records

Men

Women

Notes

References

External links

Official website
(in Swedish)
Diamond League - Stockholm Official Web SiteThe event at SVT's open archive
{{World Athletics Tour Diamond League IAAF Super Grand Prix IAAF Grand Prix Sport in Stockholm Athletics competitions in Sweden Recurring sporting events established in 1967 Summer events in Sweden IAAF World Outdoor Meetings