Simon Ehammer in long jump training in Teufen, Switzerland on July 9, 2024.
Simon Ehammer poses for a portrait in Teufen, Switzerland on July 9, 2024

Simon
Ehammer

Switzerland

Switzerland

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Athletics

A world-class long jumper with a best of 8.45m, Swiss athlete ​Simon Ehammer is focused on achieving glory in the decathlon.

Date of birth

7 February 2000

Place of birth

Stein

Age

25

Nationality

Switzerland

Switzerland

Disciplines

Decathlon / Long Jump

A naturally gifted athlete, it’s no surprise that Simon Ehammer chose to pursue a career in the sport of decathlon. Providing the ultimate all-round athletics test, the 10-event contest allows the Swiss to demonstrate his ability across a range of disciplines that require speed, power and no shortage of skill.

Simon enjoyed plenty of success as a junior, including securing gold at the 2019 European Athletics U20 Championships, before stepping up to the elite ranks and setting a new national record.