| Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern | |
|---|---|
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| Date | June–July |
| Location | Lucerne, Switzerland  |
| Event type | Track and field |
| Established | 1987 |
| Official site | spitzenleichtathletik.ch |
The Spitzen Leichtathletik Luzern (English: Top Athletics Lucerne) is an annual track and field meet that takes place in Lucerne, Switzerland. First held in 1987, the meeting usually takes place in July at Stadion Allmend. [1]
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