There will be no shortage of star power at the Diamond League circuit's latest stop, the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome.

The Stadio Olimpico will host 14 events that will award Diamond League points and the lineup includes 11 Olympic champions, 15 Diamond League champions, and a total of 62 medallists from the Olympics and world championships.

FAQ What you need to know about (and how to watch) Diamond League track & field

Here are some of the key events to watch for when the event begins in the Italian capital on Friday at 3 p.m. ET on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem:

Men's 100m

The start list for this contest includes Tokyo Olympic silver medallist and Paris 2024 bronze medallist Fred Kerley of the United States, as well as fellow Americans Trayvon Bromell, Courtney Lindsay, and Brando

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