The Swiss-born global sportswear brand "On" announced the signing of Swiss sports icon Mujinga Kambundji, one of the world's most respected sprinters. Kambundji, a two-time World Indoor and European Champion, has long been a symbol of Swiss speed. Her decorated career includes multiple global titles, national records from 60m to 200m, two Swiss Sportswoman of the Year awards, and multiple Olympic final appearances in the 100m and 200m, solidifying her as one of the world's elite sprinters. She was sidelined last year due to maternity break and planning return to track soon as a mom.
The partnership marks a return to Swiss roots and family, as Mujinga joins her sister, World Champion Ditaji Kambundji, on the On global roster. Two-time Olympic champion steeplechaser Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco was also joined the Swiss brand's high-caliber performance team recently.
“Mujinga is more than Switzerland’s fastest woman; she is a pioneer who redefined the landscape of Swiss athletics, carving a path so that the professional standards today’s athletes take for granted were made possible by her grit," says Flavio Calligaris, Senior Director of Athlete Strategy and Partnerships at On.
“Joining the On family is much more than a partnership; it's the beginning of the most meaningful chapter of my career," says Mujinga. "I now want to show that being a mother isn’t the end of my athletic journey, but the start of something even greater. As a Swiss athlete, I’ve watched On transform the world of running. Their commitment to innovation and “Dream On” philosophy aligns with my own drive to push boundaries. Our goal is to inspire the next generation to believe that no dream is too big to pursue. I can’t wait to step into the starting blocks powered by Swiss innovation, and sharing this meaningful chapter with my sister, Ditaji.”
Text: On bulletin, Athletics Podium
