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Balgrist University Hospital new Weltklasse Zürich Lead Medical Partner
”Together Weltklasse”. This will be the guiding principle for the new, multi-year partnership of Weltklasse Zürich and Balgrist University Hospital. As new Lead Medical Partner, Balgrist University Hospital will provide medical care for the athletics stars while they are in Zurich for the world’s most prestigious one-day meeting.

Weltklasse Zürich 2024: Programme of events confirmed
Wanda Diamond League Final to be held in Zurich again in 2028 and 2029

Weltklasse Zürich 2024 on 5 September
Wanda Diamond League dates for 2024 announced

Highlights of an evening full of word class athletics
Once again, the world’s best athletes staged an exciting show at Weltklasse Zürich. There was more than one scramble at the finish line and in final attempts at Letzigrund Stadium. A number of Olympic and world champion felt the squeeze, and some world championship scores were successfully settled.

Post-world championship showdown at Letzigrund Stadium
Twelve Olympic champions and twelve new world champions are set to compete at Letzigrund Stadium on Thursday, 31 August. 14 Wanda Diamond League events will be held, and just as many new Zurich Trophies will be awarded. And the popular 4x100m relay race will make a comeback and conclude the programme of events of Weltklasse Zürich 2023.

Weltklasse Zürich at Zurich Main Station: Nina Kennedy outshines her opponents
Athletes, fans, and the magnificent setting of Weltklasse Zürich at Zurich Main Station created more than just a first taste of what is to come at Letzigrund Stadium on Thursday. Winner Nina Kennedy (AUS), local hero Angelica Moser, who placed fourth, and their colleagues thrilled a large crowd.

Weltklasse Zürich Experiences: Getting a glimpse into the world of athletics
Presented by UBS, the Weltklasse Zürich Experiences carry the fascination of athletics beyond the stadium in three different formats. Numerous sports-mad participants enjoyed the opportunity to get moving during a relaxed jog with stars, for instance.

How to follow Weltklasse Zürich live on TV
When the world's best athletes compete at the Letzigrund stadium tomorrow night, fans from all over the world will be able to follow the competitions live. The table shows an overview of the international TV broadcasts.

Weltklasse Zürich features superb Swiss athletes
To the Swiss stars of athletics, Weltklasse Zürich is a highlight of their outdoor season, in their planning even. 18 of them – more than ever before – will be part of the international programme of events on Thursday night, ten will compete in an individual event.

Kids clinic: A big comeback for Jugend trainiert mit Weltklasse Zürich
Gianmarco Tamberi, die Kambundji-Schwestern oder Simon Ehammer. Das waren nur einige der grossen Namen, welche die Teilnehmenden von Jugend trainiert mit Weltklasse Zürich anhimmeln durften. Als die Stars für die «beliebteste Trainingsstunde der Schweiz» aufliefen, empfingen sie 500 leuchtende Augenpaare. Sie gehörten den glücklichen Kindern, die unter den 3000 Interessierten ein Teilnahmerecht zugelost erhalten hatten. Für zahlreiche Kids dürfte das Training mit den Weltstars die Initialzündung sein, um mit Laufen, Springen oder Werfen anzufangen. Oder aber sie kamen ihren Vorbildern für einmal besonders nahe und nutzten diese Gelegenheit, um auf Autogramm- und Selfiejagd zu gehen. Die Stars erfüllten jeden Wunsch lächelnd und sorgten damit erst recht für Begeisterung. «As a child, I collected autographs myself and looked up to older athletes,» says Mujinga Kambundji, surrounded by a whole crowd of children. «For me, it's a privilege to pass something on to the next generation.» And what does Switzerland’s fastest woman give her young followers to take with them? «The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy what you do.» Whether sprinting, jumping or throwing.