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21.11.2011 - A Logo for Zürich 2014 – UBS a Partner for the Championships

A crown of lights mirroring the 31 light poles of Letzigrund Stadium will serve as official logo for the European Athletics Championships in Zurich to be held from 12 to 17 August 2014.

At a media conference, the Zurich promoters presented the corporate visual identity for the event during which about 1 400 athletes from 50 nations will be hunting titles and medals. Two and a half years before the first starting gun will be going off, UBS, who is also a sponsor of the national athletics team, has signed on as a main partner for the mega event. more

08.09.2011 - Meeting 2011: Event by Event

Read the short reports event by event.

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08.09.2011 - Weltklasse Zurich off to the right start! Adams and Armstrong win the shot put – national record for Ott!

What a prelude to Weltklasse Zurich! The “Swiss at heart” Valerie Adams (NZL) and Dylan Armstrong (CAN) win the Diamond League competitions after a suspenseful six rounds in the jam-packed shot put arena at Zurich’s main station.

The Swiss Gregori Ott fulfils his dream with a 20.00 m throw – a new Swiss U18 record. more

07.09.2011 - Athlete's Quotes Before the Meeting

Quotes from today's press conference with Asafa Powell (JAM), Sally Pearson (AUS) and Yohan Blake (JAM), plus an interview with Yelena Isinbayewa

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06.09.2011 - Weltklasse Zürich stars inspire youngsters at 11 locations

Two days before the prestigious athletics meeting at Letzigrund Stadium, Weltklasse Zürich visited 11 locations around German-speaking Switzerland. Between 90 and 180 children at each venue of the traditional kids’ event trained happily and enthusiastically under the guidance of  international stars and local athletes.

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06.09.2011 - Weltklasse Zürich 2011 - Event by Event

At Weltklasse Zurich 2011, every event is a highlight. Take a look at each disciplin and check for yourself - including Wednesday's Shot Put!

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06.09.2011 - Weltklasse Zürich Showdown – Shot Put Prelude at Zurich Main Station on Wednesday – An Action-Packed Programme of Events on Thursday

After Daegu, Zurich: The world’s best athletes are gathering for a big showdown and for the Samsung Diamond League final in Zurich this week.

All of the evening’s events boast star-studded line-ups. All in all, athletes competing in Zurich combine more than 100 positions in the Daegu finals, 19 gold medals, 18 silver medals, and 15 bronze medals. In addition, three world record holders, 13 Olympic champions, and 17 world leaders are getting ready to shine at Letzigrund Stadium. more

05.09.2011 - A week of Weltklasse Zürich is about to begin!

On Tuesday, Weltklasse Zürich will get under way with a number of pre-meeting events: At noon, the exhibition Experience World-Class Performances will be opened at Zurich Main Station.

In the evening, stars will meet with kids for eleven fun training sessions at locations around the German-speaking part of Switzerland. more

31.08.2011 - Weltklasse Zürich Up Close – Two Days of Athletics at Zurich Main Station

Weltklasse Zürich at Zurich Main Station: The majestic hall of Zurich’s main train station will serve as a stage for the Samsung Diamond League shot put events on Wednesday, 7 September, bringing the best shot putters in the world some genuine Weltklasse Zürich atmosphere to the Zurich city centre for the second time.

World Champion Valerie Adams (New Zealand) will head the line-up for the women’s event after spending this summer training in Magglingen, Switzerland. In the men’s event, the Swiss fans will be excited to watch new local talent Gregori Ott perform on the Weltklasse Zürich platform for the first time. more

15.08.2011 - Local Heroes and the World’s Superstars

Strong athletes representing Switzerland will be lining up at Letzigrund Stadium this year, right next to the world’s top performers of the current outdoor athletics season.

Together, they form the top-class cast for Weltklasse Zürich 2011, the Samsung Diamond League Final. more