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Wanda Diamond League to increase athlete prize money to highest ever level
From next season, the Wanda Diamond League will increase the prize money for athletes to the highest level in the history of the series. This also applies to Weltklasse Zürich, the 2025 final of the prestigious meeting series.
Magnificent performances, a splendid setting, an enthralled crowd: Looking back at Weltklasse Zürich 2024
Four Olympic champions cement their status
The global stars of athletics performed on a level befitting their rank at Weltklasse Zürich 2024. All eyes were on the new Olympic champions of Paris. Four of them prevailed at the sold-out Letzigrund Stadium once again.
A record run for a double Olympic champion and a historic Swiss triumph
Two out four Olympic champions in individual events suffered a defeat at Weltklasse Zürich. Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet (KEN) had 25 000 fans jumping out of their seats in the 5000m. She broke the meeting record in a new world leading time. Local fans were also ecstatic about the 4x100m team’s first win at Letzigrund Stadium.
Karsten vs. Mondo: A win for the pole vault specialist
The two were both highly motivated, they were both very confident. But only one of them could win in the end. It was Sweden’s pole vault record holder who won what may be the most extraordinary clash in the history of Weltklasse Zürich. Mondo Duplantis defeated Karsten Warholm in the 100m.
A third win for pole vaulter Nina Kennedy at Zurich Main Station
Pulsating beats, thunderous applause, and spectacular jumps at Zurich Main Station: For the fifth time, the world’s top pole vaulters provided a fascinating Weltklasse Zürich at Zurich Main Station show. And just as in 2022 on Sechseläutenplatz and in 2023 at the city’s main train station, it was Australian Nina Kennedy who flew higher than anyone else. European champion and local hero Angelica Moser placed fourth once again despite her personal indoor record.
Olympic rematches and potential records at Letzigrund Stadium
Numerous Olympic and world champions are getting ready to compete in 13 Wanda Diamond League events on Thursday night. Local fans will be excited to see more Swiss stars in the meeting’s international programme of events than ever before.
Three Olympic champions and Angelica Moser at Zurich Main Station
The pole vaulters are set to fly high at Weltklasse Zürich at Zurich Main Station for the fifth time. The line-up includes three Olympic champions and all 2024 Olympic medallists. European champion and local hero Angelica Moser is determined to reach the Weltklasse Zürich podium for the first time.
Ready for the showdown: Karsten vs. Mondo
400m h world record holder Karsten Warholm and pole vault world record holder Mondo Duplantis lining up for a 100m duel? This may be the most unusual clash Weltklasse Zürich has ever presented. On the eve of the race, the two competitors both seemed convinced they can win.
