Senegalese Athletic Federation (La fédération sénégalaise d'athlétisme) after a highly successful first edition in 2010 welcomes the second edition of IAAF World Challenge meeting on Saturday, May 28, 2011 in the heart of Leopold Sedar Senghor stadium in Dakar. This meeting provides every year the best of Senegal athletics to confront with the biggest names in world athletics in front of 60,000 spectators. The 2011 edition is no exception to the rule. This event will be broadcasted live in over 130 countries worldwide.

Events

• Men / Hommes: 100m - 200m - 400m - 800m - 3000m - 400m H – High Jump - Long Jump- Shot Put
• Women / Dames: 100m - 200m - 400m - 800m - 400m H – Long Jump – Shot Put - Hammer Throw

General information (Geography)

Dakar is the capital city of Senegal, located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula, on the country's Atlantic coast. It is Senegal's largest city. Its position, on the western edge of Africa (it is the westernmost city on the African mainland), is an advantageous departure point for trans-Atlantic and European trade; this fact aided its growth into a major regional port. According to December 31, 2005 official estimates, the city of Dakar proper has a population of 1,030,594, whereas the population of the Dakar metropolitan area is estimated at 2.45 million people.[3]

Dakar is a major administrative centre, home to the National Assembly of Senegal and Senegal Presidential Palace. Dakar has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh), with a short rainy season and a lengthy dry season. Dakar's rainy season lasts from July to October while the dry season covers the remaining eight months. The city sees approximately 540 mm of precipitation per year.

Dakar between December and April is usually pleasantly warm. Nights during this time of the year are comfortable. Between May and November, the city becomes decidedly warmer.

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Contact

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