Filippo Balestra

Filippo Balestra

Born
May 24, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
600 Metres · 800 m

Filippo Balestra is a Switzerland sprinter, born on May 24, 2003. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 11.92 in the 100m, 51.00 in the 400m, 1:53.45 in the 800m, 4:04.25 in the 1500m and 1:58.20 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Personal best · 600 Metres1:20.10
2026 season best1:22.17May 14, 2026 · Stadion Hard, Langenthal
Personal best · 800 m1:53.45
Last competitionArge AlpSep 19, 2026 · 1:54.20

As of Nov 13, 2026: 600 Metres 1:20.10, 800 m 1:53.45, 2026 season best 1:22.17 (May 14, 2026, Stadion Hard, Langenthal (SUI)) · Last competition: Arge Alp, Sep 19, 2026, 1:54.20 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mBellinzona 2020Switzerland 100 m all-time list11.92635 pts––
400mLocarno 2025Switzerland 400 m all-time list51.00800 pts––
800mFribourg 2025Switzerland 800 m all-time list1:53.45930 pts––
1500mLocarno 2026Switzerland 1500 m all-time list4:04.25805 pts––
800m-short-trackGordola 20261:58.20855 pts––
800m-short-trackIndoorGordola 20261:58.20855 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m 1:22.17–May 14, 2026Nationales Auffahrts-Meeting
2026600m-short-track 1:22.43–Feb 1, 2026Biel/Bienne Athletics Hallenmeeting
2026600m-short-track Indoor1:22.43–Feb 1, 2026Biel/Bienne Athletics Hallenmeeting
2026800m 1:52.75–Jul 25, 2026Swiss Championships
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:58.20–Jan 24, 2026Campionati Ticinesi indoor
2026800m-short-track 1:58.20–Jan 24, 2026Campionati Ticinesi indoor
20261500m 4:04.25–Jun 6, 2026Grand Prix FTAL 1, Stadium Lido, Locarno
2025400m 51.00–Sep 6, 2025CT Assoluti and Open, Stadium Lido, Locarno
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Filippo Balestra's 600 Metres personal best is 1:20.10, set on Aug 9, 2025 in Sportanlage Wisacher, Regensdorf (SUI).

Filippo Balestra competes in the 600 Metres and 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:22.17, set on May 14, 2026 in Stadion Hard, Langenthal (SUI). Last competition: Arge Alp on Sep 19, 2026, 1:54.20.