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.

[Translate to English:] Lea Sprunger und Co. begeisterten 1000 Kids

[Translate to English:] Einmalige Flugshow mit der Stabhochsprung-Weltelite

Entry lists online

At Weltklasse Zürich, the world's best athletes are once again running to the top of their game. From now on, you can see in our current starting list who will participate in the summit meeting of international athletics stars. The IAAF Diamond League final in the sold-out Letzigrund Stadium will hit the headlines with exciting duels and absolute top performances.

Weltklasse Zürich live

Watch exclusive insides behind the scenes of Weltklasse Zürich and follow the competition live. In addition to TV broadcasting, Weltklasse Zürich will offer live broadcasts on Facebook and Instagram for the first time. Two athletics stars were won as faces of the Weltklasse Zürich week: Colin Jackson (photo) and Alexandra Wester.

Weltklasse Zürich Stars - Part 3

On August 30, the legendary Letzigrund stadium will host Weltklasse Zürich as the final of the IAAF Diamond League. The best athletes in the world had to qualify during the season. Now the first stars have been chosen for this important event. Today we present to you: The headliners over 5000m, 100m and in the pole vault of the women as well as 1500m of the men.