This event is part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze (Category C), signifying a mid-tier international track and field meet. In 2025, it took place on August 24 at the Centro Nacional Loterias Caixa de Desenvolvimento do Atletismo, Bragança Paulista (SP), Brazil.
The event ran in parallel with the Atletismo Brasil Challenger (Category D), giving athletes multiple competition opportunities and the latest chance to earn qualifying standards and ranking points for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (September 13–21).
Start Times:
Challenger (Category D): Began at 9:00 AM, concluding around 11:40 AM.
GP Bronze (Category C): Held later in the day—for instance, the javelin event featuring Luiz Maurício da Silva started at 3:15 PM.
Athlete Highlights:
Erik Cardoso (Sesi-SP): South American record holder in the 100 m (9.93 s), confirmed to race at the GP.
Luiz Maurício da Silva: Thrower of a 91 m javelin mark (one of the world’s best in 2025), competed before departing for pre-Worlds training in Singapore.
Tatiane Raquel da Silva: Brazilian and South American record holder in the women’s 3,000 m steeplechase (9:24.38), also competed in the GP’s obstacle events.
International Field: Athletes represented countries across 20+ nations, including Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, Canada, Jamaica, Japan, Colombia, and others.
Why It Matters
Final World Championships Qualifier: The event marked the last global deadline—August 24—for achieving World Championships qualifying standards or accrual of ranking points.
Accessible & Broadcasted: Held at a public-friendly venue with free entry and televised via TV Brasil Atletismo.