The Kamila Skolimowska Memorial is an annual outdoor track and field meeting held in Chorzów, Poland, named in honor of the late Olympic champion hammer thrower Kamila Skolimowska (1977‑2009). The competition is organized by the Polski Związek Lekkiej Atletyki (Polish Athletics Association) and is typically scheduled in the late spring or early summer calendar.
2024 Edition Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Scheduled for 1 May 2024 (subject to confirmation by event organizers). |
| Venue | Silesian Stadium (Stadion Śląski), Chorzów, Poland. |
| Status within World Athletics | Listed as a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting for the 2024 season, offering athletes the opportunity to earn world‑ranking points and meet qualification standards for major championships. |
| Typical Programme | The meet features a full range of disciplines, including sprints (100 m, 200 m, 400 m), middle‑distance races (800 m, 1500 m), hurdles, jumps (long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault), throws (shot put, discus, javelin, hammer), and relay events. |
| Notable Participants (historical) | Past editions have attracted international athletes such as Olympic and World Championship medalists in both track and field events. Specific athlete entries for 2024 have not been publicly released as of the latest information. |
| Broadcast and Media | The meeting is traditionally streamed live on the Polish Athletics Association’s official YouTube channel and may be broadcast regionally by TVP Sport. |
| Sponsorship | Primary sponsors have included Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) and local municipal partners; sponsorship details for 2024 are pending official announcement. |
| Historical Context | The memorial was inaugurated in 2010 and quickly became a staple of the European athletics circuit, recognized for its high‑quality organization and competitive fields. It serves both as a tribute to Kamila Skolimowska’s legacy and as a platform for emerging Polish athletes. |
Current Status of Information
- The exact program, list of participating athletes, and final confirmation of the date are pending official release from the event organizers.
- No reports of schedule changes or cancellations have been documented in reliable sources up to the present date.
- All details provided are based on publicly available announcements from the Polski Związek Lekkiej Atletyki, World Athletics calendar listings, and prior editions of the memorial meet.
