Weltklasse Zürich

02.07.2010 - UBS Kids Cup: Athletics Platform for 70,000 Children

The new UBS Kids Cup will represent an ideal platform for more than 70,000 young athletes - throughout Switzerland and throughout the year.

With its new role as a title sponsor of the national athletics kids programme, UBS is to expand its commitment in athletics substantially. UBS also renews both long-term sponsoring agreements with Weltklasse Zürich and Athletissima Lausanne, the two Swiss Diamond League meetings. more

01.05.2010 - European Athletics Championships 2014 to Be Held in Zurich

On the occasion of its meeting in Prangins (Switzerland) today, European Athletics has decided that Zurich is to stage the European Athletics Championships in 2014.

The European Athletics Council has awarded the right to host its most important event to Zurich after a convincing presentation by Swiss Athletics, the Canton and the City of Zurich. The success of the Swiss candidacy will bring the European Athletics Championships to the country for the second time, after the 1954 edition in Berne. more

27.08.2009 - The Stars of Athletics Gather at Weltklasse Zürich

The audience in the sold-out Letzigrund Stadium can expect a unique post-championship showdown at Weltklasse Zürich on Friday. Four world record holders, 16 newly-crowned world champions and 14 2008 Olympic champions, as well as many medal winners will be lining up in the meeting's programme of 16 events.

Meeting Director Patrick K. Magyar looks forward to the 2009 edition of Weltklasse Zürich: „Our stars are healthy and well rested. And we are hoping for good weather. Everything is ready for an outstanding night of athletics." Five days after the world championships, not only 16 world champions and eight additional relay champions, will compete in the Letzigrund Stadium: "In addition, to the Berlin champions, many top athletes have travelled to Zurich, who would like to make amends after the championships. more

27.08.2009 - Carbon-Neutral Weltklasse Zürich: Stars to Travel by Tram

A special tram will take Usain Bolt and all other stars to and from the stadium in a swift and safe ride. The new local means of transportation represents a contribution to the first carbon-neutral Weltklasse Zürich in 2009.

„Inspired and supported by our long-time partner Erdgas, Weltklasse Zürich has taken a long-term and strategic decision to become carbon-neutral as of this year. As the biggest one-day sports event in Switzerland, we are assuming a leading role in organizing sustainable events", Christoph Joho, Head of Marketing of the prestigious athletics meeting, explained. more