Nov 19 2009
22.11.2009 World Athletics Gala
2009 World Athletics Gala
Montecarlo, 22 November 2009
The world-wide Athletics family will gather for yet another prestigious celebration when the 2009 World Athletics Gala is held at the Salle des Etoiles of the Sporting Club d’Eté this Sunday 22 November. Hosted by International Athletic Foundation (IAF) Honorary President HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and IAF & IAAF President Lamine Diack and Sponsored by MONDO and CMB Bank, the World Athletics Gala will be highlighted by the announcements of the Male and the Female World Athlete of the Year 2009, with the awards presented live on stage.
Five men and five women – the World Athletes of the Year Finalists - are in contention for the prestigious award:
Men
Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia
Usain Bolt, Jamaica
Tyson Gay, USA
Steven Hooker, Australia
Andreas Thorkildsen, Norway
Women
Yelena Isinbayeva, Russia
Sanya Richards, USA
Valerie Vili, New Zealand
Blanka Vlasic, Croatia
Anita Wlodarczyk, Poland
MONDO wish all the Finalists to enjoy their Special Night and to continue delivering top performances.
