Ditaji Kambundji world champion: Switzerland is on fire and RTS commentators create a buzz

Switzerland is jubilant! At the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Ditaji Kambundji became the 100m hurdles world champion, a historic feat for Swiss athletics. But on social media, it's not just her victory that's causing a stir; it's also the passion of RTS commentators John Nicolet and Léa Sprunger.

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A sporting feat by Ditaji Kambundji

By crossing the finish line first, Ditaji Kambundji wrote a new chapter in Swiss sport. Following Mujinga Kambundji, a new star of Swiss athletics is shining on the international stage. For Switzerland, this gold medal is a performance that will go down in history.

Commentators who rock the planet

While the foreign media hailed the victory, what was most striking was the live reaction of the Swiss commentators.

John Nicolet and Léa Sprunger literally exploded with joy. Their raw emotion and contagious enthusiasm contrasted with the often more neutral tone of international channels. The result: the video live streaming is creating a buzz on Twitter/X and crossing borders.

Why is this moment going viral?

Swiss athletics at the top: a world champion. Passionate RTS commentators: a voice that reflects national pride. International buzz: authenticity appeals to a much wider audience than expected.

A spotlight on Switzerland

Thanks to Ditaji Kambundji and the RTS commentators, Switzerland finds itself in the global spotlight. This moment proves that sport, beyond performances, is above all about shared emotion.

👉 Suisse Blog's tweet perfectly illustrates this magic: a champion, passionate commentators, and an entire country behind its star.