18 years ago,in the space of 70 minutes at the Weltklasse Zurich, three World Records were broken. The 5000m, the 800m and the 3000m Steeplechase.

13 August 1997: 5000 m 12:41.86-Haile Gebrselassie-Ethiopia

The memorable 1997 edition featured the 5000 metres rematch between Gebrselassie and Daniel Komen. The former ran one of his greatest races in a World record of 12:41.86. One week later Komen improved the World record in Brussels (12:39.74).

13 August,1997, 800 m 1:41.24 Wilson Kipketer Denmark

Danish star Wilson Kipketer smashed Sebastian Coe’s long standing World record with 1:41.24 in 800 metres. Video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOS3RQU92Z4

1m:41.24s(WR)-1997
200m:23.0s (0.00s)
400m:48.2s (25.2s) – Pacemaker Tengelei
600m:1m:14.3s (26.1s)
800m:1m:41.24s (26.94s)

13 August 1997:3000 m steeplechase 7:59.08 Wilson Boit Kipketer Kenya

Wilson Boit Kipketer from Kenya set the third World record of the meeting, running the 3000 metres steeplechase in 7:59.08.