coronavirus pandemic, the opening of a track and field event in Switzerland this week started with a disclaimer.Welcoming viewers to the broadcast of the Weltklasse Zürich Thursday, commentator Steve Cram explained organizers were trying something new — and complicated.“It’s different,” Cram said. “It’s a challenge.
Bear with us.”Rather than cancel the 2020 edition of the 90-year-old event due to the global pandemic, organizers brought athletes together in a sort of virtual competition.
Canada reports 10 new coronavirus-related deaths, more than 300 new cases The event was hosted out of Switzerland, but competitors were in seven cities around the world.“The athletes cannot come to Zürich,” said Christophe Joho, one of the meet’s.