The Italian Athletics Federation (FIDAL) has submitted Rome’s bid to host the 2024 European Athletics Championships, with the Colosseum lined up as the stage for shot put events.
The Stadio Olimpico would be the main venue for Rome's 2024 European Athletics Championship (by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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