Charles Devantay

Charles Devantay

SwitzerlandSwitzerlandActive
Born
Feb 14, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 Metres Short Track

Charles Devantay is a Switzerland sprinter, born on February 14, 1998. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.47 in the 100m, 21.01 in the 200m, 45.50 in the 400m, 1:57.17 in the 800m and 40.61 in the 4x100m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Personal best · 400 m45.50
#981 all-time
2026 season best50.62Jul 25, 2026
2026 season best
National record3:12.774x400 Metres Relay Short Track
National record
Personal best · 200 Metres Short Track21.31

As of Nov 13, 2026: 400 m 45.50 (#981 all-time), 200 Metres Short Track 21.31, 2026 season best 50.62 (Jul 25, 2026) · Last competition: Swiss Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 50.62 · National record (4x400 Metres Relay Short Track) · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBulle 2021Switzerland 100 m all-time list10.47*1,050 pts–
200mBulle 2021Switzerland 200 m all-time list21.011,066 pts–
400mLausanne 2024Switzerland 400 m all-time list45.501,145 pts#981
800mBern 2019Switzerland 800 m all-time list1:57.17832 pts–
4x100mFrauenfeld 2022Switzerland 4 × 100 m all-time list40.61–
4x400mCluj-Napoca 2021Switzerland 4 × 400 m all-time list3:05.31–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 50.62–Jul 25, 2026Swiss Championships
2025400m 46.71–Aug 13, 2025Fribourg International Meeting, Stade universitaire de St-Léonard, Fribourg
2024100m 10.87+1.6Sep 14, 2024SVM Nationalliga B
2024200m 21.27-1.7Jul 6, 2024Meeting de la Gruyère, Stade Bouleyres, Bulle
20244x100m 41.75–Sep 14, 2024SVM Nationalliga B
2024400m 45.50–Jul 27, 2024Meeting national de courses, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
2024400m-short-track Indoor46.72–Feb 18, 2024Swiss Indoor Championships, Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (i)
20244x400m 3:12.77–Aug 2, 2024Stade de France, Paris (FRA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Charles Devantay's 400 m personal best is 45.50, set on Jul 27, 2024 in Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI), #981 on the all-time list.

Charles Devantay competes in the 400 m and 200 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 50.62, set on Jul 25, 2026. Last competition: Swiss Championships on Jul 25, 2026, 50.62.