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Dijati Kambundji is aiming for a strong comeback against top rivals at the Lausanne Diamond League after her Olympic setback.
Dijati Kambundji is gearing up for a crucial comeback at the Lausanne Diamond League this Thursday, where she will face formidable opponents including Cyrena Samba-Mayela and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.
After a disappointing semi-final exit at the Paris Olympics, where she missed the opportunity to compete against gold medalist Masai Russell, Kambundji is determined to reassert her prowess in the 100m hurdles.
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The stage in Lausanne presents not just a platform for redemption but also stiff competition from some of the fastest women in the sport.
Among them is France’s Samba-Mayela, the silver medalist from Paris, who has clocked a season-best of 12.31 seconds.
Not far behind is Puerto Rico’s Camacho-Quinn, also a silver medalist, with a season-best time of 12.35 seconds, showcasing her consistent top form.
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Kambundji, with a season-best of 12.40 seconds, is not far off from her competitors and aims to challenge her personal best as she eyes a podium finish.
“It’s about refining my technique and building the confidence to face such a strong field,” Kambundji shared in a recent interview.
Her resolve is clear, as she seeks to turn her Olympic setback into a driving force for success.
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Adding to the race’s intensity are several other world-class athletes.
Jamaican hurdler Ackera Nugent is entering with a personal best of 12.28 seconds, making her one of the fastest in the lineup.
Meanwhile, Americans Alaysha Johnson and Grace Stark both share a season and personal best of 12.31 seconds, hinting at their readiness to make a significant impact.
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Dutch athlete Nadine Visser and Jamaica’s Danielle Williams are also in the mix, with Visser maintaining a season best of 12.36 seconds and Williams, who has shown she can go as fast as 12.32 seconds, ready to surprise her competitors.
The field is stacked setting the stage for a thrilling race that could see any number of athletes take the top spot.
Off the track, Dijati's story is equally compelling. She and her sister Mujinga, also a renowned sprinter, are the second and fourth daughters of Safuka, a Congolese-Swiss track aficionado and Ruth, a Bernese mother.
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Raised in a multicultural household, the Kambundji sisters grew up fluent in French, German, and English, cementing their status as Swiss icons.
Despite admitting their Italian could use some improvement their linguistic skills and charismatic presence have made them beloved figures in Swiss athletics.
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