Two figureheads of Swiss athletics have decided not to take part in Weltklasse Zürich. Timothé Mumenthaler and Dominic Lobalu do not want to jeopardize their start at the World Championships in Tokyo.
25.08.2025, 20:29
25.08.2025, 21:48
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The Geneva sprinter Mumenthaler has declared a forfeit for the 200 m race. The European champion felt cramps in his back thigh on Saturday after winning the 100 m title last Saturday in Frauenfeld, which is why he did not compete in the 200 m on Sunday. According to his management, which also looks after Dominic Lobalu, the decision not to compete in Zurich is a further precautionary measure in view of the World Championships in Tokyo, which begin on September 13.
The St. Gallen long-distance runner Lobalu will also have to forgo a start at the Weltklasse Zürich home meeting. The European 10,000 m champion is recovering well from the pulled muscle he suffered in training on August 16 and is already running again at a reduced speed. However, a serious competition comes too soon.
