Stars of the evening
On 27 August at Letzigrund Stadium, the world's best track and field athletes will be in top form as they compete for the crown at Weltklasse Zürich. Who will be there? Which masters of their craft have already confirmed their participation? Which stars can the world's best audience look forward to? We show the highlights and the names on our constantly updated list.
Women’s 100m hurdles – World Champion vs. Olympic Champion vs. World Record Holder
World Champion Ditaji Kambundji faces Olympic Champion Masai Russell and World Record Holder Tobi Amusan in her home race. Three of the biggest names in the 100m hurdles, a race of superlatives and nail-biting excitement right up to the final hurdle – who will come out on top at the Letzigrund Stadium?
Women’s 100m – Olympic champion vs World Champion
Olympic champion Julien Alfred versus world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden: on 27 August, two of the world’s fastest women will face off at the sold-out Letzigrund. A sprint duel that promises to keep the tension high right up to the finish line – and raises the question: who is number one over 100 metres?
Swiss power at Weltklasse Zürich 2026
Swiss athletics is currently enjoying a historic run of success – and Weltklasse Zürich 2026 will bring its biggest stars, such as Simon Ehammer, Ditaji Kambundji, Audrey Werro and Angelica Moser, to the big stage. Hopp Schwiiz!
