The Zürich Trophy, a men’s 4x100m relay race, was initiated in 2007. The spectacular competition, that always also featured a very ambitious and successful Swiss national team, quickly became a traditional highlight of the annual Weltklasse Zürich programme of events.
„After six years, we would like to offer a stage to the women’s national relay team,“ said Meeting Director Patrick K. Magyar. The young sprint squad had made headlines when it qualified for the London Olympic Games last year. And after setting a new national record (43.51) at the European athletics championships in Helsinki, the team is currently ranked 14th in the world, and 7th in the European top list. “The members of our relay team have truly earned themselves an opportunity to compete against the best sprint teams of the world at Letzigrund Stadium. The race will also serve as a high-profile test for the 2014 European athletics championships that will be held in Zurich,” Patrick K. Magyar explained. The teams of Germany and Great Britain have already confirmed to run in this year’s Zürich Trophy.
Weltklasse Zürich 2013 (on 29 August 2013) – the Events
IAAF Diamond League final events men: 100m, 400m, 1500m, 3000m SC, 110m h, high jump, long jump, shot put*, discus throw.
IAAF Diamond League final events women: 200m, 800m, 5000m, 400m h, pole vault, long jump, shot put*, javelin throw.
Additional international events: 200m men, 800m men, 4x100m women.
* Both shot put competitions will be held on the occasion of Weltklasse Zürich at Zurich Main Station on Wednesday, 28 August 2013.
29 April, 2013
