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

[Translate to English:] Felix Frei neuer Präsident des Vereins für Grossveranstaltungen

The Weltklasse Zürich 2017 programme of events

The new format of the IAAF Diamond League will premiere next year, and the first grand finale will be held at Letzigrund Stadium on 24 August.

IAAF Diamond League Innovations to add to the Magnetism of Weltklasse Zürich

The IAAF Diamond League will introduce a new system next year. Weltklasse Zürich will be a grand finale of the series and a highlight of the season. 1.6 million US dollars in prize money will be up for grabs at Letzigrund Stadium.

[Translate to English:] Erdgas und Weltklasse Zürich verlängern Zusammenarbeit

[Translate to English:] Erdgas und Weltklasse Zürich verlängern Zusammenarbeit

Elaine Thompson shining twice at Weltklasse Zürich

Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson (Jamaica; 21.85) first defeated world champion Dafne Schippers (Netherlands; 21.86) by a hair’s breadth in the 200m. And at the end of this year’s Weltklasse Zürich programme of events, she also lead the Jamaican 4x100m team to a convincing win in the Zurich Trophy.