Before the Athletica in Lausanne – Campundji: “I’m nervous and don’t know what to expect” – Sports

Almost no more running training

Although she is looking forward to her performance in the 100 meters in Athens, the veteran track and field athlete is also feeling unusually nervous. “I’m nervous because I don’t know what the race will be like and what to expect,” says Kambundji.

In training, she greatly reduced the load on her feet, and in the end only completed two units on the track per week. The soreness in the foot is mainly due to strain, but the whole end of the season was not up for discussion realistically. “We always wanted to find a solution.”

For her as a runner, the few running courses are “not easy”, and there is a big question mark over her form. In Lausanne it feels good if you can finish a clean race technically. “And when you see that I can build on this performance. Then I leave the train with a smile,” Kambunji says.

Emmer and Joseph wave win daily

Many other Swiss athletes also take part in the match, which takes place at the Pontes Stadium. Long jumper Simon Emmer and hurdler Jason Joseph can look forward to winning this day.

The 800-meter duel between Audrey Wirou and Laure Hoffmann will attract particular interest in western Switzerland. Hurdler Ditaji Kambundji currently has a season’s best time of 12.78 seconds. On the Athletissima stage, the third-place finisher presents an opportunity to target her personal best time (12.70). Ricky Petrucciani, runner-up at the 400m European Championships, pole vaulter Angelica Moser and women’s relay also participate.