FLA Monthly Competations in Luxembourg
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January 2026
| Date | Time | Event | Type | Location |
| 4 (Sun) | 08:45 | Réidener Wanterlaf 2026 | Road Race | Atert-Lycée |
| 4 (Sun) | 13:00 | Meeting Regio 2 | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 10 (Sat) | 11:00 | Meeting Regio 3 | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 18 (Sun) | 15:00 | CMCM Luxembourg Indoor Meeting | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 24 (Sat) | 11:00 | Youth National Championships Indoor | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 25 (Sun) | 09:30 | Leidelenger Wanterlaf | Road Race | Leudelange |
| 25 (Sun) | 13:00 | Challenge Tageblatt Indoor 1 | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 31 (Sat) | 13:00 | Meeting Regio 4 | Indoor | Luxembourg |
February 2026
| Date | Time | Event | Type | Location |
| 1 (Sun) | 10:00 | Kids Cup | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 1 (Sun) | 13:45 | Challenge Tageblatt 2 | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 8 (Sun) | 10:00 | Habschter Charity Walk & Run | Trail Race | Hobscheid |
| 28 (Sun) | 13:00 | Match International Jeunes U14-U16 | Indoor | Luxembourg |
March 2026
| Date | Time | Event | Type | Location |
| 1 (Sun) | 09:00 | CGDIS Spiridon Run | Road Race | Kockelscheuer |
| 1 (Sun) | 13:00 | National Championships Indoor | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 7 (Sat) | 09:00 | Challenge Tageblatt 3 & Kids Cup | Indoor | Luxembourg |
| 8 (Sun) | 10:00 | 28 Postlaf | Road Race | Luxembourg |
| 15 (Sun) | 11:00 | National Championships 10km Road | Road Race | Diekirch |
| 15 (Sun) | 11:00 | Foyer Nordstadsemi | Road Race | Diekirch |
| 20–22 | — | World Athletics Indoor Championships | Indoor | Torun |
| 22 (Sun) | 09:00 | 48. Tour de Dudelange | Road Race | Dudelange |
The Fédération Luxembourgeoise d’Athlétisme (FLA) is the governing body for track and field, road racing, and cross-country in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. While a small nation, its athletics history is marked by a world-famous Olympic gold medal and a recent resurgence on the international stage.
🏛️ Foundations (1928)
The FLA was officially established on November 11, 1928. It was created to replace the former Fédération des Sociétés Luxembourgeoises des Sports Athlétiques (FSLSA), aiming to provide a more specialized structure for track and field as the sport’s popularity grew in Europe.
- Affiliations: It joined World Athletics (formerly IAAF) in 1952 and is a founding member of the European Athletics Association.
- First President: Edmond Marx (1928–1940).
🥇 The “Golden Era”: Josy Barthel
The most significant moment in the federation’s history occurred at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games.
Josy Barthel, a middle-distance runner, stunned the world by winning the gold medal in the 1,500 meters. To this day, he remains Luxembourg’s only Olympic gold medalist in an athletic discipline.
Legacy of a Champion: After his retirement, Barthel served as the President of the FLA from 1962 to 1972. His influence was so profound that the national stadium in Luxembourg City was named the Stade Josy Barthel in his honor.
📈 Evolution and Key Milestones
Since the Barthel era, the FLA has focused on professionalizing the sport and developing modern infrastructure.
- The 1970s & 80s: This period saw the rise of notable athletes like Roland Bombardella, who set a national record of 10.41s in the 100m (1979) that stood for decades, and Danièle Kaber, who finished 7th in the 1988 Seoul Olympics marathon.
- The “Coque” Era: The opening of the Centre National Sportif et Culturel (d’Coque) provided athletes with world-class indoor training facilities, leading to the creation of the CMCM Luxembourg Indoor Meeting, now a prestigious stop on the World Athletics Indoor Tour.
- Small States Success: Luxembourg has been a dominant force in the Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE), frequently topping the medal table in athletics.
🚀 Recent History (2020s)
In the last few years, Luxembourgish athletics has experienced a “New Wave” of talent breaking long-standing records:
| Athlete | Discipline | Achievement |
| Patrizia van der Weken | 100m Sprint | First Luxembourger to win a World University Games gold (2023) and indoor European/World bronze medals (2024-2025). |
| Charles Grethen | 1,500m | Reached the Olympic final in Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021), finishing 12th with a national record of 3:32.86. |
| Ruben Querinjean | 3,000m Steeple | Breakout star of 2025, winning the World University Games and competing in the Diamond League. |
| Bob Bertemes | Shot Put | Frequently ranks among the top European throwers, holding a personal best over 22 meters. |
📋 Current Leadership
The federation is currently led by Stéphanie Empain (President) and Steve Helminger (General Secretary). They oversee dozens of local clubs, with CSL (Cercle d’Athlétisme Luxembourg) being one of the largest and most historic, following its own merger of several city clubs in 2000.
Would you like me to look up the specific national records currently held by Luxembourgish athletes?
Luxembourgish athletics is currently in a “Golden Age” of record-breaking. Within just the last year, several long-standing national marks have fallen, particularly in women’s middle-distance and men’s steeplechase.
Here are the primary national records as of January 2026:
🏃♂️ Men’s National Records
The men’s records are dominated by Tokyo 2020 finalist Charles Grethen and the rising star Ruben Querinjean.
As of early 2026, Luxembourg’s men’s athletics records are headlined by a golden generation of middle-distance runners and the continued dominance of shot putter Bob Bertemes.
Recent highlights include Ruben Querinjean‘s breakthrough in the 3,000m and Charles Grethen maintaining his legendary status in the 1,500m.
Sprints & Hurdles
While Luxembourg is traditionally stronger in middle distances, recent indoor seasons have seen consistent performances in the hurdles.
| Event | Record | Athlete | Date |
| 60m (Indoor) | 6.76s | David Fiegen | Jan 25, 2006 |
| 100m (Outdoor) | 10.36s | Roland Bombardella | July 20, 1978 |
| 200m (Outdoor) | 20.77s | Roland Bombardella | Aug 22, 1977 |
| 400m (Outdoor) | 47.16s | David Fiegen | June 15, 2006 |
| 60m Hurdles (Indoor) | 7.88s | Claude Godart | Feb 22, 2003 |
| 110m Hurdles (Outdoor) | 13.78s | Claude Godart | July 21, 2003 |
Middle & Long Distance
This is currently the most active area of the record books. Ruben Querinjean set a massive new 3,000m record in January 2026, signaling his rise as a European-level contender.
| Event | Record | Athlete | Date |
| 800m (Outdoor) | 1:44.81 | David Fiegen | Aug 10, 2006 |
| 1,500m (Indoor) | 3:35.99 | Charles Grethen | Feb 3, 2024 |
| 1,500m (Outdoor) | 3:32.86 | Charles Grethen | Aug 5, 2021 |
| 3,000m (Indoor) | 7:40.72 | Ruben Querinjean | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 5,000m (Outdoor) | 13:20.12 | Ruben Querinjean | July 20, 2025 |
| 10,000m (Outdoor) | 28:46.40 | Justin Gloden | May 15, 1984 |
Jumps & Throws
Bob Bertemes remains the undisputed king of the field events, holding a shot put record that sits among the best in European history.
| Event | Record | Athlete | Date |
| Shot Put (Outdoor) | 22.22m | Bob Bertemes | Aug 4, 2019 |
| Shot Put (Indoor) | 21.93m | Bob Bertemes | Feb 19, 2023 |
| High Jump | 2.17m | Raymond Conzemius | July 6, 1984 |
| Pole Vault | 5.40m | Fabian Mores | May 15, 2004 |
| Long Jump | 7.58m | François Graas | June 19, 1954 |
| Javelin Throw | 75.39m | Antoine Hoffmann | June 22, 2013 |
Recent Milestone: Ruben Querinjean
Querinjean’s performance at the 2026 CMCM Indoor Meeting was a historic moment for the Grand Duchy. By running 7:40.72 in the 3,000m, he not only shattered the national record but also posted one of the fastest times in the world for the early 2026 season. He is now widely considered the successor to Olympic finalist Charles Grethen as the face of Luxembourgish distance running.
🏃♀️ Women’s National Records
Luxembourg’s women’s athletics has seen a massive surge in records recently, led by world-class sprinter Patrizia van der Weken. As of March 2026, the national indoor and outdoor seasons have rewritten the record books across several disciplines.
Below are the most significant current National Records (NR) for Luxembourg’s women’s athletics.
Sprints & Hurdles
The sprint records are currently dominated by van der Weken, who recently lowered her marks during the early 2026 indoor season.
| Event | Record | Athlete | Date |
| 60m (Indoor) | 7.01s | Patrizia van der Weken | Feb 22, 2026 |
| 100m (Outdoor) | 11.00s | Patrizia van der Weken | June 9, 2024 |
| 200m (Indoor) | 23.09s | Patrizia van der Weken | March 1, 2026 |
| 200m (Outdoor) | 23.19s | Patrizia van der Weken | June 22, 2023 |
| 60m Hurdles (Indoor) | 8.08s | Victoria Rausch | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 100m Hurdles (Outdoor) | 13.09s | Victoria Rausch | July 26, 2025 |
Middle & Long Distance
The middle-distance records have seen a shift with Fanny Arendt and Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann setting several new benchmarks in 2025 and 2026.
| Event | Record | Athlete | Date |
| 400m (Outdoor) | 52.84s | Fanny Arendt | May 1, 2025 |
| 800m (Indoor) | 2:00.83 | Fanny Arendt | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 800m (Outdoor) | 2:00.13 | Charline Mathias | July 16, 2024 |
| 1,500m (Outdoor) | 4:05.58 | Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann | July 5, 2025 |
| 3,000m (Outdoor) | 8:48.84 | Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann | July 13, 2025 |
| 5,000m (Outdoor) | 15:29.06 | Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann | Aug 3, 2026* |
| Marathon | 2:29:23 | Danièle Kaber | Sept 23, 1988 |
Note: The 5,000m record by Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann (15:29.06) is one of the most recent additions to the record list.
Jumps & Throws
While the track has seen frequent updates, many of the field records have stood for several years, with Gina Reuland’s pole vault record remaining a high-water mark.
| Event | Record | Athlete | Date |
| High Jump | 1.85m | Élodie Tshilumba | June 9, 2017 |
| Pole Vault | 4.30m | Gina Reuland | June 4, 2015 |
| Long Jump | 6.01m | Claudia Czerwonka | June 10, 2000 |
| Triple Jump | 12.54m | Melody Koffi | June 25, 2025 |
| Shot Put | 14.87m | Stéphanie Krumlovsky | June 5, 2021 |
| Hammer Throw | 58.08m | Sofia Snäll | Aug 3, 2025 |
| Javelin Throw | 57.46m | Noémie Pleimling | Sept 6, 2020 |
Why these matter right now
Patrizia van der Weken’s 7.01s in the 60m is particularly notable as it ranked her among the top 10 in Europe for the 2026 indoor season. She also recently competed in the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland, finishing 8th in the final.
