Press Release #7 (August 25, 2024)
The 60th Palio Città della Quercia, scheduled for September 3, 2024, in Rovereto, is shaping up to be an exciting event, particularly in the jumping disciplines. Highlights include Italian high jumper Stefano Sottile and Jamaican long jumper Tajay Gayle. Sottile, who recently narrowly missed a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will compete against top international athletes, including Oleh Doroschuk (Ukraine), Jan Stefela (Czech Republic), and Tobias Potye (Germany). Gayle, the 2019 world champion, will attempt to break the long-standing meeting record of 8.32 meters set by Nenad Stekic in 1978, facing competitors like Lester Lescay (Cuba) and Jarrior Lawson (USA). The event will feature 16 international competitions, with tickets available online since August 18. Additionally, a pole vault competition will be held at the Mart Museum on August 31, with free public access.
Press Release #6 (August 23, 2024)
With just ten days left until the Palio Città della Quercia on September 3, the event is gaining momentum. The women’s 100-meter race is expected to be highly competitive, featuring athletes like Tamara Clark (USA), Jenna Prandini (USA), Celera Barnes (USA), and Natasha Morrison (Jamaica), among others. The men’s race will feature Lorenzo Patta from Italy, an Olympic gold medalist from Tokyo 2021. The event will include 16 international competitions, starting with youth and master events. A pole vault event at the Mart Museum on August 31 will precede the main event, and tickets for the stadium have been available online since August 18.
# Press Release #5 (August 21, 2024)
The organizing team is busy preparing for the 60th Palio Città della Quercia on September 3, following the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Hundreds of athletes have requested to participate in this prestigious event. The official press conference for the event is scheduled for August 29 at the Campana dei Caduti in Rovereto, a symbolic location that reflects the city’s commitment to peace and sport. Tickets for the event have been available online since August 18, with three pricing categories, and free entry for those under 20. The pole vault competition on August 31 at the Mart Museum will be free for the public to attend.
These releases highlight the anticipation surrounding the Palio, with an impressive lineup of international athletes and a blend of athleticism and cultural significance in the event’s setting.
