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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.
CYBATHLON at Weltklasse Zürich
People and technology meet at Zurich main station. On Tuesday 27 August, the ETH Zurich CYBATHLON together with Weltklasse Zürich will host a number of thrilling competitions at Zurich main station. At the CYBATHLON Experience, commuters will find out how innovative technology can assist people with disabilities in everyday life.
100 days to go
Preparations for Weltklasse Zürich, the athletics highlight on 29 August in the Letzigrund Stadium, are in full swing. Not only in terms of organisation, but also among the top athletes. The season has already started for some stars and the first qualification points on the #RoadToTheFinal have been distributed. We give a small overview including a video of the production of the high-quality Diamond Trophies.
Ticket sales for Weltklasse Zürich started!
If you are not at the Letzigrund Stadium on 29 August, you are definitely doing something wrong. Because Swiss athletics fans will be part of the best sports audience in the world. Let's encourage our Swiss stars Mujinga Kambundji, Lea Sprunger and Alex Wilson as well as the absolute world class athletes at the final of the IAAF Diamond League to top performances. A very special atmosphere is guaranteed. Get your tickets now for the athletics highlight 2019.