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Franz Meier
SUIMenBirth dateSep 16, 1956
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Franz Meier is a Switzerland hurdler, born on September 16, 1956. He competes primarily in the 110mH and 400mH.
His personal bests include 14.75 in the 110mH and 49.42 in the 400mH. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.
Key facts
Age
69 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.42 (#582 all-time), 1984 season best 49.42 (Aug 22, 1984, Zürich (SUI)) · 69 years old
PB
Personal bests
14.75
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 400mH | 49.42 | - | Aug 22, 1984 | ↑ | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1983 | 400mH | 49.53 | - | Jul 24, 1983 | ↑ | Frauenfeld (SUI) |
| 1982 | 400mH | 50.31 | - | Jul 3, 1982 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 1981 | 400mH | 50.07 | - | Aug 19, 1981 | ↑ | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1980 | 110mH | 14.75 | - | Aug 15, 1980 | - | Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1980 | 400mH | 50.00 | - | Jul 26, 1980 | ↑ | Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS) |
| 1979 | 400mH | 50.48 | - | Aug 12, 1979 | ↑ | Zug (SUI) |
| 1978 | 400mH | 49.84 | - | Aug 31, 1978 | ↑ | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
| 1977 | 400mH | 50.5h | - | Jun 7, 1977 | ↑ | Aarau (SUI) |
| 1975 | 400mH | 52.44 | - | Aug 23, 1975 | ↑ | European Junior Championships |
1984
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.88 | - | Sep 8 | Romedal |
400mH | 50.38 | - | Aug 31 | Roma Golden Gala, Roma |
400mH | 50.25 | - | Aug 29 | Koblenz |
400mH | 49.68 | - | Aug 26 | Köln |
400mH | 49.42 | - | Aug 22 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
400mH | 49.89 | - | Aug 4 | The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
400mH | 49.81 | - | Aug 3 | The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA |
400mH | 49.77 | - | Jul 22 | Zofingen |
400mH | 49.59 | - | Jul 10 | Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne |
400mH | 50.30 | - | Jun 9 | Fürth |
400mH | 50.11 | - | May 30 | Schwechat |
1983
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.42 | - | Aug 20 | European Cup Final B, Praha |
400mH | 50.31 | - | Aug 8 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
400mH | 50.31 | - | Aug 7 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
400mH | 50.09 | - | Aug 7 | IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki |
400mH | 49.53 | - | Jul 24 | Frauenfeld Swiss Ch., Frauenfeld |
400mH | 50.11 | - | Jun 4 | Bratislava |
400mH | 50.13 | - | May 23 | Zofingen |
400mH | 50.46 | - | May 14 | Milano |
1982
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.33 | - | Sep 7 | Athina European Championships |
400mH | 50.68 | - | Sep 6 | Athina European Championships |
400mH | 50.33 | - | Sep 6 | Athina European Championships |
400mH | 50.34 | - | Aug 18 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
400mH | 50.70 | - | Aug 14 | Bern |
400mH | 50.31 | - | Jul 3 | Dublin |
400mH | 50.42 | - | Jun 19 | Lausanne |
400mH | 50.91 | - | Jun 12 | Lausanne |
1981
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.95 | - | Aug 31 | London |
400mH | 50.92 | - | Aug 23 | Nice Nikaia, Nice |
400mH | 50.07 | - | Aug 19 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
400mH | 50.15 | - | Aug 9 | Bern |
400mH | 50.89 | - | Jul 7 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
400mH | 50.8HT | - | Jul 4 | European Cup Semi Final, Warszawa |
400mH | 50.59 | - | Jun 15 | Göteborg |
1980
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
110mH | 14.75 | - | Aug 15 | Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne |
400mH | 50.00 | - | Jul 26 | The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva |
400mH | 50.12 | - | Jul 25 | The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva |
400mH | 50.32 | - | Jul 24 | The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva |
400mH | 50.00 | - | Jun 14 | Winterthur |
1979
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.48 | - | Aug 12 | Zug NC, Zug |
1978
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 49.84 | - | Aug 31 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
400mH | 50.12 | - | Aug 30 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
400mH | 50.66 | - | Aug 29 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
400mH | 50.12 | - | Aug 29 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
400mH | 49.84 | - | Aug 29 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
1977
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 50.5HT | - | Jun 7 | Aarau |
1975
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400mH | 52.72 | - | Aug 24 | European Junior Championships |
400mH | 52.44 | - | Aug 23 | European Junior Championships |
400mH | 53.87 | - | Aug 22 | European Junior Championships |
400mH | 52.44 | - | Aug 22 | European Junior Championships |
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Honours
7
1980The XXII Olympic Games
400 Metres Hurdles
4
1978Praha European Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
4
1978Praha European Championships
400 Metres Hurdles
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Franz Meier's 400 m hurdles personal best?
Franz Meier's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.42, set on Aug 22, 1984 in Zürich (SUI), #582 on the all-time list.
Which events does Franz Meier compete in?
Franz Meier competes in the 400 m hurdles.
How did Franz Meier perform in 1984?
1984 season best: 49.42, set on Aug 22, 1984 in Zürich (SUI).