Emma Zapletalová competes in Diamond League Zürich

Slovak hurdler Emma Zapletalová is set to compete in the Weltklasse Zürich, a prestigious stop in the 2026 Wanda Diamond League series. The event, held at the historic Letzigrund stadium, serves as a critical penultimate fixture before the Diamond League final in Brussels.

Zapletalová enters the competition in exceptional form, holding the season's best time of 52.30 seconds in the 400m hurdles and currently reigning as the European champion. She has maintained a perfect record in the Diamond League this season, winning all five of her previous starts.

Her competitors in Zürich include high-profile athletes such as Rushell Clayton from Jamaica, Anna Cockrell from the USA, and Gianna Woodruff from Panama. The winner of the event stands to earn significant prize money, with Diamond+ discipline winners receiving up to $20,000.