Rome Revealed in Passing: Chronology
Megan Simmonds made the moment more than just her 12.50 win in the women's 100m hurdles, drawing a roar from the crowd. (Photographs by Donald Reynolds)

Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology

Finding the sport where it thrives can sometimes be a matter of perception, luck or even meeting the action halfway — and agreeing to connect on the other side of the world.

Tens of thousands a miles removed from the scene of his prior Chronology, photographer Donald Reynolds found himself in Rome and wandered along the course of a cycling race before settling upon the practice track at Stadio Olympico ahead of the fourth Diamond League meeting.

As the lights of the main stadium drew crowds the following day, marquee names of the sport delivered world leads and season bests that he captured frame by frame before the series shifted to Stockholm just days later.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Just hours after arriving in Rome, the late stages of a cycling race were framed by the iconic Colosseum.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Jordan Anthony continues his progression in his first season on the professional circuit and was locked in as he prepared for the men’s 100m.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Nikki Hiltz eased into practice seeming relaxed and in solid form as they turned their attention to the meeting the following day.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
The practice track and field adjacent to Stadio Olympico was a picturesque calm before the competition, with the throwing circle providing an expanded view of the training grounds.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Anna Cockrell cruised over each hurdle with precision that seemed automatic as she was set to run the women’s 400m hurdles.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Amy Hunt took a pause to pose during practice and snapped back into her routine as competition loomed.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
A moment of encouraging the javelin to be one with the throw ensured that each attempt was meaningful — and a success.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
A sign of reaching some of the heights in the sport were subtle but symbolic as the practice session continues.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
With a live broadcast camera perched on a motorcycle, the cycling race showed that the spirit of sport was vibrant in Rome.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Keely Hodgkinson found poise as she ventured for a planned side mission into the women’s 400m.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Noah Lyles locked in and visualized his showdown in the men’s 100m, which he would win in 9.88.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Practice was both calm and infused with bits of explosiveness ahead of competition on deck the next day.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Julien Alfred was beaming as she bolted to a commanding 21.93 win in the women’s 200m.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
With each cleared height, the stadium erupted as the bar rose higher and higher.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
A final bit of preparation before the men’s 800m was in order as Donavan Brazier was set to hit the track.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
After her win in the women’s 100m, Megan Simmonds was elated and basked in the moment of her victory.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Georgia Hunter Bell stormed to a 3:58.63 win in the women’s 1,500m and was all smiles after throwing down a well-timed late kick.
Rome Revealed En Masse: Chronology
Kendra Harrison took a very close second in the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.54 but was excited that her early season build up was on schedule.

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