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Res Brügger received IAAF President’s Award
IAAF President Sebastian Coe presented the President's Award to VfG/LCZ Honorary President Andreas Brügger at the IAAF Athletics Awards Gala in Monaco. Brügger has not only made the World Class Zurich Athletics Meeting what it is today, but has also made a significant contribution to the development and professionalisation of athletics. The former meeting director is now 91 years old.
Ticket sale 2019 starts on 14 May
On 29 August 2019, 25'000 enthusiastic spectators will transform the Letzigrund Stadium into the athlete's favourite place to be. Inflamed atmosphere, top sports performances and you can be right in the middle of it! Experience the impressive setting on Zurich's most world-class evening. Register now as Weltklasse Zürich Friend and benefit from the exclusive ticket pre-sale.
UBS Kids Cup supports the stars of tomorrow
In the summer of 2018, 155'683 kids took part in the junior athletics project of Weltklasse Zürich and Swiss Athletics - new record! This continues a success story that has already taken the first athletes to the top, named "UBS Kids Cup Generation". Read more about the successful junior project and about kids as future stars.
Final-Disciplines of Weltklasse Zürich 2019 announced
In 2019, Weltklasse Zürich will host the final of the IAAF Diamond League in 16 disciplines once again. Now it has been decided in which disciplines the winners will leave the Letzigrund with the coveted diamond. In addition to the Diamond Trophy, prize money amounting to 50,000 US dollars is also on offer.
Outstanding IAAF Diamond League Final Performances at Weltklasse Zürich
25 000 spectators celebrated athletics in a night full of atmosphere and highlights at Letzigrund Stadium yesterday. Among many stellar performances at the first of two IAAF Diamond League was a new meeting record: New Zealander Thomas Walsh’s shot flew to a Letzigrund Stadium record of 22.60.
Timur Morgunov high-flyer at Zurich main station
In Weltklasse Zurich's pre-event at Zurich main station Timur Morgunov won the pole vault competition on Wednesday evening. The 21-year-old cleared 5.91m. Once more, passersby and athletics fans saw a spectacular night of track and field und experienced high-level performances the closest possible way.
Timur Morgunov high-flyer at Zurich main station
In Weltklasse Zurich's pre-event at Zurich main station Timur Morgunov won the pole vault competition on Wednesday evening. The 21-year-old cleared 5.91m. Once more, passersby and athletics fans saw a spectacular night of track and field und experienced high-level performances the closest possible way.
Weltklasse Zürich 2018 – Event by Event
Spectacular duels, excitement, extraordinary performances, and outstanding results by the minute. Weltklasse Zürich 2018 will be a great celebration of athletics. A look at what the meeting’s programme of events has in store for tomorrow night.
Weltklasse Zürich 2018 Facts and Figures
12 world champions, 11 European champions, and 10 Olympic champions will be on the hunt for 16 highly-coveted IAAF Diamond League Trophies at Letzigrund Stadium on Thursday night.
