{"id":3354,"date":"2026-03-24T07:45:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zurich.diamondleague.com\/simon-ehammer-is-world-champion-and-the-new-world-record-holder-in-the-combined-events\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T07:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:49:42","slug":"simon-ehammer-is-world-champion-and-the-new-world-record-holder-in-the-combined-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zurich.diamondleague.com\/en\/simon-ehammer-is-world-champion-and-the-new-world-record-holder-in-the-combined-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Ehammer is World Champion \u2013 and the new world record holder in the combined events!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Simon Ehammer made history at the World Indoor Championships in Toru\u0144: with an outstanding performance, he crowned himself World Indoor Champion for the second time and simultaneously set a new world record \u2013 an impressive testament to his exceptional status in combined events.<\/p>\n\n

Another milestone in an extraordinary career whose foundations were laid early on \u2013 at the UBS Kids Cup<\/a>. This unique youth development project is supported by Weltklasse Z\u00fcrich together with Swiss Athletics and main partner UBS. Simon has embodied the values of this initiative for many years like few others: his journey from young talent to the top of the world inspires children and young people across the country. <\/p>\n\n

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Simon Ehammer at the UBS Kids Cup Swiss Final (Photo: Diego Menzi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

His appearance last summer also remains unforgettable: at Weltklasse Z\u00fcrich on the Sechsel\u00e4utenplatz, he created great emotion, an electrifying atmosphere, and goosebump moments in the heart of Zurich with his victory as part of the Wanda Diamond League<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Diamond League champion in long jump Simon Ehammer at Weltklasse Z\u00fcrich on Sechsel\u00e4utenplatz in 2025 (Foto: Keystone-SDA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

However, his path to the top of the world was anything but straightforward. Time and again, Simon had to face setbacks \u2013 unfortunate fourth-place finishes, abandoned competitions, missed opportunities. Yet these very experiences have shaped him. Each time, he came back stronger \u2013 more focused, more determined, and with even greater belief in his abilities. This, too, makes him a role model. <\/p>\n\n

Beyond all his sporting achievements, Simon also inspires with his likeable, down-to-earth, and open-minded personality \u2013 qualities that make him not only a great athlete but also a true figure of identification.<\/p>\n\n

Today, Simon Ehammer stands as a symbol of what is possible in sport: with talent, hard work, and unwavering determination, even the highest goals can be achieved.<\/p>\n\n

He is not only a world champion and world record holder, but also one of the most inspiring personalities in Swiss athletics \u2013 and an outstanding ambassador for Weltklasse Z\u00fcrich and the UBS Kids Cup.<\/p>\n\n

Congratulations, dear Simon, on this world-class achievement \u2013 chapeau to you, your team, and everyone who has supported you along the way!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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