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Weltklasse Zürich 2019: Stars, Heroes, Crowd Favourites
Weltklasse Zürich is always filled to the brim with high-level athletics highlights. Still, some competitions may deserve a particularly close look. In the women’s 200m, for instance, two Olympic champions, the reigning world champion, last year’s European champion, and crowd favourite Mujinga Kambundji will all line up for a very special race.
Time to Write the Next Chapter
What do Mondo Duplantis, Sydney McLaughlin, and Mujinga Kambundji have in common? They are all young, successful, the future of athletics – and on the 2019 Weltklasse Zürich entry lists.
#insideweltklasse – Weltklasse Zürich on social media
Weltklasse Zürich will be providing deep insights into the heart of the operations prior and during this year’s events. Our social media team will stay in touch with all fans throughout the Weltklasse Zürich week. We will cover training sessions and the pole vault competition at Zurich Main Station, stop by the rehearsals for the premiere of “Souvenir”, the new Weltklasse Zürich song, and we will take viewers into the bowels of the arena.
SOLD OUT: Weltklasse Zürich 2019
Letzigrund Stadium will be filled to capacity during this year’s edition of Weltklasse Zurich on 29 August. As always, 25,000 spectators will be cheering the international top stars of athletics at the IAAF Diamond League Final.
Shooting Star to Challenge World Record Holder
The women’s 400m hurdles race will be one of Weltklasse Zürich’s highlights this year. One month after her spectacular world record run in her home country, reigning Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad is returning to Letzigrund Stadium, the arena of her 2018 IAAF Diamond League triumph. She will be facing strong opponents, however.
Sandi Morris, Noah Lyles & Baba Shrimps live on stage
Sports meets music - Souvenir by Baba Shrimps feat. Sandi Morris & Noah Lyles will be the crowning final during the closing ceremony of Weltklasse Zürich on 29 August 2019. A special souvenir for the two exceptional athletes.
Superlative flight show at 'Weltklasse Zürich im Hauptbahnhof'
With a unique event production and sport at the highest level, Weltklasse Zürich will thrill a broad audience on Wednesday, 28 August 2019. Right in the middle of it: The best female pole vaulters in the world. Standing places are free of charge and accessible without a ticket.
Three world record holders already confirmed
The first top athletes have confirmed their participation at the IAAF Diamond League Final at Weltklasse Zürich. Among them are three current world record holders. Not all qualifications have been completed yet and most of the top stars will confirm their participation during the next weeks.
Swiss stars against the world's greatest
The spectators at the completely filled Letzigrund stadium will be able to cheer on strong Swiss athletes and push them to top performances on 29 August. Nine Swiss stars will receive a starting place in the main programme based on their outstanding performances. In addition, the Swiss women's sprint relay team will ensure enthusiasm in the oval.
A “Souvenir” for Athletes, Musicians, and Fans
Baba Shrimps and two Weltklasse Zürich stars to release song next week. The Swiss pop band Baba Shrimps, pole vault Olympic silver medallist Sandi Morris and top sprinter Noah Lyles share a great passion for music. The three popular musicians and the two US athletics stars therefore followed an invitation by Weltklasse Zürich to join forces for a very special project. The result – a souvenir to treasure – was released on July 8.