Is this the future of sports broadcasting? Drone flies behind the women’s hurdles event with an incredible view of Citius Meeting in Switzerland
- A drone flew after the 100 meters for women, offering a fascinating view
- Native Swiss star Ditaji Kamundji won the race with a finish of 12.47 seconds in Bern
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A track event in Bern, Switzerland, was taken to new heights — in the form of a drone.
In the 100m hurdles final at the sixth annual Citius Meeting, Swiss-born Ditaji Kamundji won the race with a finish of 12.47 seconds.
Kamundji won ahead of Amoi Brown from Jamaica (12.51) and Pia Skrzyszowska from Poland (12.59).
With the win, she claimed the Swiss record for the 100 m hurdles, surpassing a 2011 record of 12.62 seconds held by Lisa Ureech.
According to athleticwatch.comthe 21-year-old moved into first place on the European season list.
The footage captured by House of Drones offers a glimpse into the future, which could potentially spark more interest in athletics.
Footage of a women’s 100m hurdle race in Bern, Switzerland, was captured by a drone
Ditaji Kambundji claimed the Swiss record in the 100 meters with 12.47 seconds at the Citius Meeting
There are several examples of how new technology has been integrated into sporting events around the world.
The SkyCam has become a staple of NFL coverage over the decades, creating some incredible angles over the years.
Perhaps most notable is Cordarrelle Patterson’s return touchdown kickoff in 2019 vs. the New Orleans Saints.
Usain Bolt was famously hit by a cameraman when he tried to step over a railing at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics.
South African cricketer Anrich Nortje was hit by a spider camera during a match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne