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Bernhard Vifian

Bernhard Vifian

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Birth dateOct 8, 1955
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Bernhard Vifian is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on October 8, 1955. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:47.59 in the 800m, 3:38.40 in the 1500m, 3:43.9h in the 1500m-short-track and 2:19.65 in the 1000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Key facts
1500 m
3:38.40
800 m
1:47.59
1978 season best
3:39.29
Aug 18, 1978
1978 season best
Last competition
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
Sep 1, 1978 · 3:42.5h
Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:38.40, 800 m 1:47.59, 1978 season best 3:39.29 (Aug 18, 1978) · Last competition: Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha, Sep 1, 1978, 3:42.5h · 70 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
1500m
3:39.29-Aug 18, 1978
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1978
1500m-short-track
3:43.9h-Mar 11, 1978-European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1977
800m
1:47.59-Aug 16, 1977--
1977
1000m
2:19.65-May 28, 1977--
1977
1500m
3:38.40-Aug 16, 1977
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1977
CrossCount
40:13-Mar 20, 1977
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1976
1500m
3:39.96-Jun 23, 1976
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1974
1500m
3:41.70-Aug 25, 1974
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1974
CrossCount
22:43-Mar 16, 1974
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1973
1500m
3:42.0h-Jun 3, 1973
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1978

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:42.5HT-Sep 1Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1500m
3:42.5HT-Aug 29Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha
1500m
3:39.29-Aug 18Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
1500m-short-track
3:43.9HT-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)
1500m-short-track
3:43.9HT-Mar 11European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i)

1977

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.41-Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
1500m
3:38.40-Aug 16Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
800m
1:47.59-Aug 16Aarau
1500m
3:41.12-Jul 16European Cup Semi Final, London
1500m
3:40.00-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
1000m
2:19.65-May 28Uster
CrossCount
40:13-Mar 205th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Düsseldorf

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.96-Jun 23Helsinki

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.70-Aug 25Genève
CrossCount
22:43-Mar 162nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Monza

1973

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.70-Aug 25European Junior Championships
1500m
3:48.17-Aug 24European Junior Championships
1500m
3:46.70-Aug 24European Junior Championships
1500m
3:42.0HT-Jun 3Aarau

Honours

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European Junior Championships

1500 Metres

1973
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bernhard Vifian's 1500 m personal best?

Bernhard Vifian's 1500 m personal best is 3:38.40, set on Aug 16, 1977 in Bruxelles (BEL).

Which events does Bernhard Vifian compete in?

Bernhard Vifian competes in the 1500 m and 800 m.

How did Bernhard Vifian perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 3:39.29, set on Aug 18, 1978. Last competition: Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha on Sep 1, 1978, 3:42.5h.