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Video series | Lea Sprunger vs Timea Bacsinszky
Before shining on the track, the evening of the 5 July at Athletissima, the Swiss athletics stars test themselves in other sports. Discover these next two months our four video series. We start this Monday on a tennis court, with the world finalist on 400 m hurdles Lea Sprunger against the semi-finalist of Roland-Garros Timea Bacsinszky!

Athletissima 2018 : Ticketing Open And First Stars Confirmed!
NEWS | The 43rd edition of Athletissima Lausanne Diamond League officially kicks off this Monday 16th April with the opening of the Box-office and the announcement of the first 5 superstars and of the best swiss athletes. A new attractive offer for families is also available this year.

Memories | The photo-gallery of Athletissima 2017
MERCY | Selection of the best moments of the fabulous athletic night in Lausanne. 150 freeze frame to go back into the magic atmosphere of the 42nd edition of Athletissima. Admire the bodies performing at their highest level, between mercy, jubilation and disillusion.

Video | Biggest Moments of the 42nd Edition
EMOTION | Video of the great athletic night in Lausanne on July 6 2017. With 7 STADIUM RECORDS by Wayde Van Niekerk (RSA/400 m), Genzebe Dibaba (ETH/mile), Muktar Edris (ETH/5000 m), Sara Kolak (CRO/javelin), Ryan Crouser (USA/shop put), Mariya Lasitskene (ANA/high jump) and the pole vaulters Sam Kendricks (USA) and Pawel Wojciechowski (POL). In the middle of the party, the biggest swiss moments. What an edition!

Ideal Night in Lausanne
Full stadium, terrific atmosphere, perfect weather and many tremendous performances in Lausanne. The 42nd edition of Athletissima was one of the best ever. With 2 Diamond League records, 5 world leads and 7 stadium records. The biggest heroes of the night are Wayde Van Niekerk (RSA), Genzebe Dibaba (ETH), Muktar Edris (ETH), Sara Kolak (CRO), Ryan Crouser (USA), Mariya Lasitskene, Sam Kendricks (USA) et Pawel Wojciechowski (POL). Carried by a fantastic crowd, with Swiss athletes at their best level. Pure athletics! Summary and pictures of every discipline below. Goose bumps guaranteed!

Get your Ticket at the Stadium from 12 pm!
TICKETS | A few seats are still free for today’s big athletic night. You do not already have your ticket? Get it from 12 am at the stadium. The online box-office will be closed from 10 am this morning. Meet strat at 18 pm, main program from 8 pm.

Press Confrences in Live-Stream
LIVE | One day before Athletissima 2017, the meeting stars speak in front of medias during the traditionnal press confrences. Start at 10 am with the swiss athletes Kariem Hussein, Selina Büchel and Julien Wanders. End at 3 pm with world record holder Wayde Van Niekerk.

Lavillenie welcomed as a Superstar
WELCOME | In Lausanne, we unroll the red carpet for the superstars. Yesterday at 1 pm, the pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie arrived at the athlete’s hotel. The Frenchman received a gift, wink to our video series.

Video Teaser | Thriller on the 800 m
PREVIEW | Selina Büchel, Laura Muir, Sifan Hassan, Francine Niyonsaba: the women’s 800 m will be a thriller Thursday evening in la Pontaise ! Start at 21h30.

PHOTO SHOOTING
The first athletes are arriving in Lausanne. Warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere in the hotel lobby two days before Athletissima. Discover the first world stars and superstars. Two world record holder are already here: Renaud Lavillenie (Pole vault) and Wade Van Niekerk (400 m)!