On August 12, the legend continues in Budapest at the National Athletic Center, as the 15th edition of the Gyulai Istv\u00e1n Memorial \u2013 Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix takes place. As anticipation builds, the organizers have announced even more top-tier athletes set to compete.<\/p>\n
Joining the already world-class men\u2019s hammer throw field is Mykhaylo Kokhan<\/strong> of Ukraine, Olympic bronze medallist and recent winner of the hammer throw at the European Athletics Team Championships in Madrid, where he dominated his event. Interestingly, Kokhan has long considered Hungarian Olympic silver medallist Bence Hal\u00e1sz his role model, and now the two will meet again in Budapest soon. In the shot put, Sweden\u2019s Wictor Petterson<\/strong>, silver medallist at the European Indoor Championships, will also be competing.<\/p>\n The men\u2019s high jump will feature three confirmed contenders. Among them is Czech European indoor silver medallist Jan \u0160tefela<\/strong>, who recently secured maximum points for his country with a commanding win at the European Athletics Team Championships. His main challengers will include Ukraine\u2019s European indoor champion Oleh Doroshchuk<\/strong>, as well as Hungary\u2019s own Gergely T\u00f6r\u00f6k<\/strong>, Universiade bronze medallist, who will have the home crowd behind him. In the pole vault, Australia\u2019s world bronze medallist Kurtis Marschall<\/strong> is expected to deliver a standout performance.<\/p>\n The men\u2019s 3000 metres will see the participation of Oceania record holder Stewart McSweyn<\/strong> of Australia, alongside India\u2019s Gulveer Singh<\/strong>, a two-time Asian champion and current short track Asian record holder in the 5000 metres. In the 800 metres, Dutch European indoor champion Samuel Chapple<\/strong> is set to compete, while in the 100 metres, Hungary\u2019s Dominik Illovszky<\/strong> will line up to the delight of the home fans.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The countdown is on! Don\u2019t miss out on this celebration of athletics, secure your tickets now and be there on August 12 at the National Athletic Center!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n