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2019 Birmingham Grand Prix

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2019 Birmingham Grand Prix
Dates18 August 2019
Host cityBirmingham
VenueAlexander Stadium
Level2019 IAAF Diamond League
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The 2019 Birmingham Grand Prix was the 29th edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Birmingham. Held on 18 August at Alexander Stadium, it was the eleventh leg of the 2019 IAAF Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit.

The meeting was highlighted by victories from Shaunae Miller-Uibo and future world champion Danielle Williams, as well as Konstanze Klosterhalfen's win and German national record in the women's mile.[1]

Diamond League results

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Athletes competing in the Diamond League disciplines earned extra compensation and points which went towards qualifying for one of two Diamond League finals (either Zürich or Brussels depending on the discipline). 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.[2]

Diamond Discipline

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Promotional Events

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Miller-Uibo, Williams Stay On Top With Big Victories In Birmingham - FloTrack". www.flotrack.org. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ^ High-powered head-to-heads on tap in Shanghai - IAAF Diamond League. IAAF (2019-05-16). Retrieved 2020-03-30.
Results
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