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Entry list confirmed: 30 top stars in seven arenas will team up for a unique live event
All of the eight events of the “Weltklasse Zürich Inspiration Games” have been finalised. In addition, a three-way competition in the men’s pole vault featuring world champion Sam Kendricks (USA), world championship bronze medallist Piotr Lisek (POL) and Valentin Lavillenie (FRA) will be held.

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Weltklasse Zürich Inspiration Games: 30 top stars to compete in eight events at seven arenas
The OneMillionRun on 30 and 31 May marked the beginning of the Weltklasse Zürich Inspiration Series. People all over Switzerland ran more than one million kilometres within 48 hours. On 9 July, the athletics community is in for a live athletics treat at Weltklasse level: At the Weltklasse Zürich Inspiration Games, a Wanda Diamond League exhibition event, 30 top stars will – simultaneously – compete in eight disciplines – at seven venues. The 90-minute event will be produced by SRG SSR and broadcast live in three Swiss language areas and worldwide.

[Translate to English:] Die Sportnation Schweiz läuft gemeinsam für die Zukunft

Weltklasse Zürich to host Wanda Diamond League Finals in 2021 and 2022 instead of September 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Weltklasse Zürich 2020 cannot be held as Wanda Diamond League finals this year. The three-day event had been scheduled for 9 to 11 September. Instead, Zurich will host the series’ final events in 2021 and 2022. Despite the fact that the Swiss Federal Council has banned large events only until the end of August, staging the finals in their intended form is unrealistic. The Zurich promoters are not burying their heads in the sand, however. Weltklasse Zürich is working hard to create novel platforms for this year.

A run for everyone – a starting signal for all of Switzerland
1 million kilometres in 48 hours: After restrictions against the spreading of the coronavirus have been eased, people in Switzerland will be running together again. Things may just be a bit different for the time being. The OneMillionRun (30 and 31 May) will therefore be unlike any other sports event, both in its setup and its scope.

Update Weltklasse Zürich 2020
Weltklasse Zürich has big plans for 2020: As host of the Wanda Diamond League Finals, Zurich is in the midst of preparing for a three-day athletics spectacle with no less than 24 final events on Sechseläutenplatz, at Main Station, and at Letzigrund Stadium. At this time, it is unclear, to what extent the coronavirus crisis will influence the complex organisation of the event scheduled for 9 to 11 September. The next weeks will show whether - despite potential additional requirements and challenges – Weltklasse Zürich 2020 can be held as planned.

[Translate to English:] Coronavirus: Abbruch UBS Kids Cup Team Saison

«New Spheres»: Three Days, 24 Finals
With its 2020 edition, the world’s most prestigious athletics meeting is entering new spheres: As host of the final event of the Wanda Diamond League, Weltklasse Zürich will stage 24 events (instead of 16 as in previous years). There will be three days of competition – and three venues: Sechseläutenplatz, the city’s famous square by the lake, Zurich Main Station, and Letzigrund Stadium.

Are you ready for Weltklasse Zürich 2020?
On 11 September 2020, Weltklasse Zürich will take place in the Letzigrund Stadium. Public ticket sales start on 12 May. You don't want to wait that long? No problem. Weltklasse Zürich-Friends can buy their ticket one week prioir. Exclusive VIP hospitality packages and value vouchers are already available.