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12.08.2010 - All-Star Cast for Zurich

With eight days to go before the first Samsung Diamond League final, the impressive line-ups for the events at Weltklasse Zürich have been announced. Once again, the meeting will more than likely present the best fields of the season worldwide. more

30.07.2010 - Giants of Sprint to Clash at Letzigrund Stadium

The clash of the two sprint nations Jamaica and the USA will represent one the main features of Weltklasse Zürich this year. World record holder, Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt will lead the Jamaican squad, while Tyson Gay and his US colleagues will be their strongest opponents. more

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. 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. 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. more

17.08.2010 - As finals approach Diamond Trophy is unveiled - Samsung Diamond League

17 August 2010 – Zürich, Switzerland – With the first of two Samsung Diamond League finals to take place on Thursday (19)* at the Weltklasse Zürich, 16 inaugural Diamond Race winners will be crowned at the conclusion of the action-packed programme at Letzigrund Stadium. more

10.08.2010 - Bolt ends season - lower back injury

10 August 2010 - Munich, Germany - After an assessment from his medical team we can confirm that Usain Bolt will close his 2010 track season and cancel his participation in the Samsung Diamond League meetings - Weltklasse Zurich and Memorial van Damme, Brussels, said a satement issued by the World and Olympic champion's management. more

28.07.2010 - Bolt vs Powell and Gay in Stockholm - Samsung Diamond League

28 July 2010 - Stockholm, Sweden - World record holder Usain Bolt has joined the 100m field for the DN Galan - Samsung Diamond League meeting on 6 August, organisers have announced, where he'll face fellow Samsung Diamond League Ambassadors Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay for the first time this season. more

24.07.2010 - Ambassador Vili hopes to derail Ostapchuk’s Diamond Race hopes – Samsung Diamond League

23 July 2010 - Zürich, Switzerland - For the first time, part of the Weltklasse Zürich action will take place in downtown Zurich.

On 18 August, the world’s best shot putters will be lining up to compete at the impressive main hall of the city’s Main Station. more

13.07.2010 - Cantwell and Ambassador Vili’s ‘Big Shot’ in Stockholm - Samsung Diamond League

13 July 2010 - Stockholm, Sweden – The DN Galan ‘Big Shot’ is bigger than ever. For the 3rd consecutive year Stockholm’s DN Galan – Samsung Diamond League (6 August 2010), will organise their Shot Put competitions, called the ‘Big Shot’, in the picturesque downtown city square of “Kungsträdgården”, one day before the main meeting takes place in the 1912 Olympic stadium. more