Mujinga Kambundji Narrowly Misses Her Swiss Record
-
Loading... - Arthur Girard
- 22 Jul 2024
- 64 Views
- 0 Like
- 0 Comment
At the international athletics meeting held in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss sprinters celebrated a remarkable double victory in the 100 meters, showcasing their exceptional talent and readiness for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
Mujinga Kambundji, the 32-year-old sprinter from Bern, seized the opportunity presented by the ideal conditions at the event. She clocked an impressive 10.90 seconds in the 100 meters, marking her second-best performance ever. Kambundji came agonizingly close to breaking her own Swiss record, set two years ago, missing it by just one-hundredth of a second. This race also saw her improve her season's best time by eleven hundredths of a second.
Salomé Kora, a 30-year-old sprinter from St. Gallen, secured second place with an outstanding time of 10.95 seconds. This performance makes her the third Swiss woman to run the 100 meters in under eleven seconds, joining the elite ranks of Kambundji and Ajla Del Ponte (10.90). Kora's time reflects a remarkable improvement of 17 hundredths of a second over her personal best, significantly boosting her confidence just twelve days before the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris.
The success of Kambundji and Kora was bolstered by the favorable conditions in La Chaux-de-Fonds, including the altitude and a supportive tailwind of 1.4 meters per second. These conditions, combined with their rigorous training and determination, contributed to their stellar performances.
As the Swiss sprinters prepare for the global stage, their recent achievements in La Chaux-de-Fonds highlight their potential to make a significant impact at the Olympic Games. The near-record performance by Kambundji and the personal best by Kora are testaments to their hard work and dedication, setting the stage for an exciting athletic showdown in Paris.
