| 2023 Golden Gala | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2 June |
| Host city | Florence, Italy |
| Venue | Stadio Luigi Ridolfi |
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| Level | 2023 Diamond League |
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The 2023 Golden Gala was the 43nd edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Italy. Held on 2 June at the Stadio Luigi Ridolfi in Florence, it was the third leg of the 2023 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit.
The highlight of the meeting was Faith Kipyegon running 3:49.11 to break the world record in the 1500 m, beating Genzebe Dibaba's mark from 2015. She ran the race in a negative split, covering her first 800 metres in 2:04.1 but her last 800 m in 2:00.6. Kipyegon also became the only woman in history to run under 3:50.[1]
- ^ LetsRun.com (2023-06-02). "Faith Kipyegon Runs 3:49.11 to Smash Women's 1500m World Record in Florence". LetsRun.com. Retrieved 2024-01-25.