Records, Rivalries, and Rising Stars Shine at the 2025 Spitzen Leichtathletik Meeting in Lucerne
A night of thrilling performances and national pride lit up the Allmend Stadium as the 2025 Spitzen Leichtathletik Meeting delivered world-class athletics in front of a packed Lucerne crowd. Swiss hurdles star Jason Joseph electrified the home fans by equalling his own national record in the men’s 110m hurdles with 13.07, while European champion Ditaji Kambundji stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.49. From pole vault brilliance by Angelica Moser to standout sprints, throws, and distance races, the World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze meeting showcased some of the finest talent from across the globe, reaffirming Lucerne’s place as a midsummer hotspot on the international athletics circuit.
Men's 110m Hurdles:
Jason Joseph equalled his own Swiss record in the men’s 110 metres hurdles clocking 13.07 at the Spitzenleichtathletikmeeting at the Allmend Stadium in Lucerne. Trey Cunningham, winner at two Diamond League meetings in Paris and Monaco, placed second in 13.22 ahead of 2021 Olympic champion Hansle Parchment (13.26) and European and world indoor silver medallist Wilhelm Belocian (13.27).
Women’s 100 metres hurdles:
European indoor champion and record holder Ditaji Kambundji won the women’s 100 metres hurdles in 12.49 one week after clocking the second fastest time in her career with 12.43 in Monaco. World under 20 champion Kerrica Hill from Jamaica finished second improving her PB to 12.54.
Women’s pole vault:
European outdoor and indoor champion Angelica Moser from Switzerland cleared 4.76m to win the women’s pole vault ahead of New Zealand’s Oliva McTaggart, who equalled her PB with 4.71m. Moser needed three attempts at 4.61m before clearing 4.71m on her first attempt and a second-time clearance at 4.76m.
Women’s long jump:
European and world indoor silver medallist Annik Kaelin leapt to 6.72m to win the women’s long jump ahead of 2021 European indoor champion Jazmin Sawyers (6.60m).
Men’s shot put:
Leonardo Fabbri from Italy, European outdoor champion in Rome and Diamond League winner in Brussels, topped the men’s shot put with 21.62m in the fourth round. Fabbri produced three more throws over the 21 metres barrier. His complete series included 21.07m, 21.41m, foul, 21.62m, 20.97m and 21.35m. Marcus Thomsen from Norway placed second with 20.88m ahead of Konrad Bukowiecki (20.74m).
Women’s javelin throw:
Colombia’s For Ruiz Hurtado, world silver medallist in Budapest 2023, claimed the win in the women’s javelin throw with 62.04m ahead of Marija Vucenovic (61.61m).
Men’s javelin throw:
Poland’s Cyprian Mrzyglod speared to 84.50m to win the men’s javelin throw over Lithuania’s Edis Matusevicius (84.05m).
Women’s 400 metres hurdles:
Lina Nielsen from Great Britain won the women’s 400 metres hurdles in 54”74 ahead of Belgium’s Naomi Van Den Broeck, who improved her PB to 54.78.
Women’s 100 metres:
Jamaica’s Jonielle Smith stormed to a win in the women’s 100 metres in 11.12 ahead of European indoor champion Zaynab Dosso (11.24).
Men’s 100 metres:
Nigeria’s Israel Okon won the men’s 100 metres improving his PB to 10.06. His compatriot Kayinsola Ajayi, second at the NCAA Championships in 2024 and last year’s winner in Lucerne, finished second in 10.09.
Women’s 800 metres:
Clara Liberman from France won the women’s 800 metres in 1:59.25 holding off Poland’s Angelika Sarna, who improved her PB to 1:59.39.
Men’s 1500 metres:
José Carlos Pinto from Portugal won the men’s 1500 metres in 3:34.60 over Frenchman Pierrik Jocteur Monrozier (3:34.95).
Men’s 400 metres:
Jereem Richards, world indoor champion in Belgrade 2022, won the men’s 400 metres in 45.11 ahead of Jamaica’s Rusheen McDonald (45.30).
Men’s 200 metres:
Olympic finalist Makanaishe Charamba from Zimbabwe won the men’s 200 metres in 20.14 ahead of European champion Timothe Mumenthaler (20.36) into a headwind of -0.2 m/s.
Women’s 200 metres:
Léonie Pointet won the women’s 200 metres in 22.89 edging Anthonique Strachan from Bahamas (22.93) and Renée Regis from Great Britain (22.99).
