Athletissima is an annual athletics meeting in
Lausanne
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,
Switzerland. Previously one of the five
IAAF Super Grand Prix
The IAAF Super Grand Prix was an annual series of one-day track and field competitions organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). Over the competition's history, a total of nine different meetings were part of the ...
events, it is now part of the
Diamond League.
The first edition was held on 8 July 1977 in the
Stade Pierre de Coubertin. In 1986 the event was moved to the
Stade olympique de la Pontaise.
The
UBS has been the main sponsor of Athletissima Lausanne since 1982. Other sponsors are Vaudoise Assurances,
Omega
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, Erdgas and
Nike
Nike often refers to:
* Nike (mythology), a Greek goddess who personifies victory
* Nike, Inc., a major American producer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment
Nike may also refer to:
People
* Nike (name), a surname and feminine give ...
.
World records
Over the course of its history, three
world records
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have been set at Athletissima.
Meeting records
Men
Women
See also
*
Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern
Notes and references
External links
Diamond League – Lausanne Official Web Site
{{Portal bar, Sport, Switzerland
Sports competitions in Lausanne
Athletics in Switzerland
Diamond League
IAAF Super Grand Prix
Recurring sporting events established in 1977
1977 establishments in Switzerland
IAAF Grand Prix
IAAF World Outdoor Meetings