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Weltklasse Zürich 2017: Showdown in Zurich after London World Championships
After completing their competitions at the IAAF World Championships in London, the world’s best athletes are heading to Zurich where the first of two IAAF Diamond League finals will take place in its new format for the first time. Weltklasse Zürich (on 24 August) will be the next highlight for both fans and athletes: 18 new world champions will try to become a Diamond League champion and to win a share of the 1.6 million US dollar prize money on offer.

[Translate to English:] Qualifikations-Stand der IAAF Diamond League

[Translate to English:] Johannes Vetter gegen Thomas Röhler in Zürich

Mo Farah to Compete at Weltklasse Zürich
A major honour for Weltklasse Zürich: British long-distance star Mo Farah has picked the IAAF Diamond League final at Zurich’s Letzigrund Stadium to bow out from his stunning track career.

[Translate to English:] Amy Macdonald singt bei Weltklasse Zürich

The first top athletes qualify for Weltklasse Zürich
The new IAAF Diamond League format turns Weltklasse Zürich 2017 into a grand finale with even greater drawing power than before: The series’ final will feature exciting athletics action with athletes on the hunt for the fiercely contested Diamond Trophies, which come with an increased prize money award this year. The first stars have already secured their spot on the Zurich entry list.

The world’s leading female pole vaulters to fly high again at Zurich Main Station
After an immensely successful event last year, the world’s leading pole vaulters will compete again at Weltklasse Zürich at Zurich Main Station on Wednesday, 23 August. Reigning Olympic champion Ekaterini Stefanidi (Greece), world champion Yarisley Silva (Cuba), as well as Switzerland’s national record holder Nicole Büchler and U20 world champion Angelica Moser all plan to fly high and treat spectators to another fascinating show.

[Translate to English:] Neuer Finalmodus: Die wichtigsten Fakten

[Translate to English:] Ticketverkauf startet am Dienstag
