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Swiss heptomathletes' champion sets sights on gold at indoor World Championships

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At the 2018 Indoor European Athletics Final, Simon Ehammer of Switzerland finished second with a time that placed him just behind France's Kévin Visser but ahead of Italy's Andrea Bagnato and Germany's Felix Baumgartner to secure his spot at this year's World Championships in Belgrade. The Swiss athlete will now compete for the gold medal against top contenders including Kenya's David Rudisha, who won a previous event with an impressive time that set new records earlier today as well

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    Simon Ehammer is currently competing in the heptathlon at the World Indoor Championships.
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    Ehammer has taken a strong lead early on and appears to be well-positioned for victory.
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    The event takes place during the 2026 indoor world championships held indoors.
March 20 "E" Hammer takes off and immediately faces the challenge in heptathlon.

Simon Ehammer is on track to win the gold medal in heptathlon at a significant start.

— [Mar 20, 13:05] Heptathlon: Ehammer en route vers l'or (Bluewin.ch)

Ehammer has successfully completed his first event and immediately moved forward toward victory without hesitation or delay in the heptathlon competition at a major indoor championship.

— [Mar 20, 13:12] Ehammer parte a razzo e si mette subito davanti (Rsi.ch)

Ehammer is progressing through his events with strong performance and remains on track to secure gold in the heptathlon at this year's indoor world championships.

— [Mar 20, 13:45] Athlétisme - Mondiaux en salle 2026 - Ehammer en route vers l'or (Rts.ch)

Ehammer has successfully executed his initial event and is now positioned ahead of the competition in a race for gold.

— [Mar 20, 13:45] Athlétisme - Mondiaux en salle 2026 - Ehammer en route vers l'or (Rts.ch)

Ehammer has successfully completed his first event and is now leading the competition in a race for gold.

— [Mar 20, 13:45] Athlétisme - Mondiaux en salle 2026 - Ehammer en route vers l'or (Rts.ch)