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Only a few days separate us from the 16th Gyulai István Memorial – Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix on July 14, and the organizers have announced the participation of further world stars. This time, the fields for the men’s 400 meters, men’s 110 meters hurdles, and women’s 100 meters have become complete, meaning that the start list for one of the strongest Gyulai Memorials of all time has practically come together.

In the men’s 400 meters, the world’s best will clash. Taking the start will be Paris Olympics bronze medalist, African champion, and defending Gyulai Memorial champion Muzala Samukonga, as well as American Vernon Norwood, who is a two-time Olympic relay champion and four-time world champion. Also in the field will be South Africa’s Zakithi Nene, currently third in this year’s world rankings, as well as European champion Alexander Doom of Belgium.

The Hungarian crowd can, of course, cheer for Attila Molnár, who, as an indoor European champion and one of the biggest stars of Hungarian athletics, can once again measure his skills against the world elite on home soil. The start list also features Patrik Enyingi and Árpád Kovács, indoor World Championship bronze medalists in the 4×400 meters relay, who can also gain valuable international experience among the top athletes.

The field for the men’s 110 meters hurdles promises a special treat. Arriving in Budapest is American Cordell Tinch, who clocked the second-fastest time of all time this year, as well as Jamaican world record holder Ja’Kobe Tharp. The world-class field is further strengthened by Olympic bronze medalist Rasheed Broadbell, World Championship silver medalist Trey Cunningham, World Championship silver medalist Orlando Bennett, World Championship bronze medalist Tyler Mason, as well as this year’s world number two, American Jamal Britt.

The Hungarian colors will be represented by Dániel Eszes, who, as a Hungarian champion, gets the opportunity to prove himself against the current best hurdlers of the sport.

An incredible field has come together in the women’s 100 meters as well! The Paris Olympics champion, Julien Alfred, leads the field – the sprinter from Saint Lucia is one of the biggest sprinting sensations of recent years, and new, excellent rivals await her in Budapest. Such as Jamaican Olympic and World champion Elaine Thompson-Herah, who clocked a 10.91 just a few days ago in Zagreb, and who is the first female athlete to win both the 100 and 200 meters flat at two consecutive Olympic Games. Fellow Jamaican Tina Clayton, a two-time World Championship silver medalist and one of the world’s most talented young sprinters, is also a sensational name in the lineup.

Hungarian athletics will be represented by Boglárka Takács. For the Hungarian record holder and indoor European Championship finalist, it is a special opportunity to compete against Olympic champion and World Championship medalist rivals in front of a home crowd.

Based on the announcements of recent weeks, it is already certain that the field for the 16th Gyulai István Memorial will be stronger than ever before.

Present at the National Athletic Centre will be, among others, Armand Duplantis, Miltiadis Tentoglou, Emmanouil Karalis, Gabby Thomas, Akani Simbine, Wayde van Niekerk, Ethan Katzberg, Masai Russell, Tobi Amusan, Nicola Olyslagers, Nina Kennedy, and numerous other Olympic champions, World champions, and world record holders.

For Hungarian fans, it is a particular joy that alongside the world-class athletes, Bence Halász, Attila Molnár, Boglárka Takács, Luca Kozák, Anna Tóth, István Szögi, István Palkovits, Kristóf Pap, Dominik Illovszky, János Kubasi, Sára Mátó, Petra Lalik, Lilianna Bátori, Hanga Klekner, Ármin Szabados, Dániel Rába, and other excellent Hungarian athletes will also take the start.

Everything is set, therefore, for the 16th Gyulai István Memorial – Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix on July 14 to once again be one of the most outstanding one-day competitions of the international athletics season, where the world’s biggest stars and the excellences of Hungarian athletics will together conjure an unforgettable evening for the Budapest audience.

A stellar atmosphere – just like last year – is guaranteed in the stadium stands. Tickets can be purchased on this Eventim platform.

Member clubs of the Hungarian Athletics Association can purchase tickets with a 10% discount; to do so, the code must be requested from the head of the member club.

16th Gyulai István Memorial – Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Budapest – Events

Men: 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1500 m, 3000 m, 110 m hurdles, 400 m hurdles, pole vault, long jump, shot put, hammer throw

Women: 100 m, 200 m, 1500 m, 100 m hurdles, 400 m hurdles, high jump, pole vault, long jump