2023 Golden Gala

The 2023 Golden Gala was the 43rd edition of the annual outdoor track and field meeting in Italy. Held on 2 June at the Stadio Luigi Ridolfi [it] in Florence, it was the third leg of the 2023 Diamond League – the highest level international track and field circuit.

Dates2 June

Host cityFlorence, Italy

VenueStadio Luigi Ridolfi [it]

Level2023 Diamond League

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2023 Golden Gala
Dates	2 June
Host city	Florence, Italy
Venue	Stadio Luigi Ridolfi [it]
Level	2023 Diamond League
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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]