The Palio Città della Quercia is an annual

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meeting held at the in

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. Usually held in late August or early September, it is a

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premier meeting. It is the oldest international athletics meeting in Italy, having been first held in Rovereto in 1965.Palio "Città della Quercia"
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Rovereto also hosts the

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, an elite level

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race.

Meet records

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Women

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Palio Citta della Quercia
{{DEFAULTSORT:Palio Citta della Quercia Athletics competitions in Italy European Athletic Association meetings Recurring sporting events established in 1965 Autumn events in Italy World Athletics Continental Tour meetings