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How do track and field athletes actually qualify for major championships? Since 2019, there has been an international ranking system in which results from meetings such as the one in Cottbus also play a role. The ranking is based on a points system. It consists of: Performance achieved  – the corresponding points are taken from a scoring table Importance of the competition  – the more important the event (Olympic Games, World Championships), the more points Placement in the r

In 2019, World Athletics introduced two global ranking systems: one for athletes in a specific discipline, and one for the events in which those athletes compete. These two rankings are interdependent: athletes’ performances influence the meeting’s position in the event rankings, while the meeting’s quality determines how many points an athlete can earn for their performance at that event. The Springer-Meeting Cottbus is part of the World Athletics Continental Bronze Tour – t

The men's pole vault competition at the World Championships in Tokyo was one of the highest-quality events in the history of the championships. The women, on the other hand, faced challenging weather conditions in the high jump. How do you stay motivated when you know beforehand that the winner will almost certainly be Armand Duplantis? For the pole vaulters, it’s not a question. They embrace the camaraderie and celebrate every great performance. Still, Sam Kendricks (USA) mu

Get your tickets at the CottbusService, via the ticket hotline +49 355 7542 444 or online at www.cmt-cottbus.de .    Ticket point:  CottbusService Stadthalle Cottbus Berliner Platz 6 03046 Cottbus    Opening hours:  Mon–Fri: 10 AM–6 PM | Sat: 10 AM–2 PM    Save the date and join us – we’re looking forward to seeing you! For more information visit: https://www.springer-meeting-cottbus.de/en/tickets

We’re pleased to share that many of our sponsors and partners from last year will be supporting our event in the upcoming year again....

On January 28, 2026, it’s all happening again in Cottbus: Get ready for world-class high jump and pole vault action! Top international...

The 21st Jump Meeting in the Media Interviews, background reports, results:  Media outlets from around the world reported on the 21st...