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Nadia Battocletti added a national record to her achievements, running 3:57.54 in the 1500m at Bellinzona. She led four women under 4:00, ahead of American runners Addison Wiley and Aster Areri.
This follows her European double and Diamond League win. She defended her 5000m title and won the 10,000m at the European Championships. Battocletti also claimed her first global title in March. Read more racing coverage.
Other highlights include Mykolas Alekna's discus win and Angelica Moser's pole vault victory. Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi won the men's 100m, and Tamari Davis took the women's race. Related: Audrey Werro sets new national record in Zürich 800m.
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Battocletti caps remarkable summer with national record in Switzerland. Nadia Battocletti added a national record to her achievements, running 3:57.54 in the 1500m at Bellinzona. She led four women under 4:00, ahead of American runners Addison Wiley and Aster Areri.
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Runner World published this brief on August 31, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 31, 2026.
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