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Janis Gächter

Janis Gächter

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Birth dateJul 9, 1996
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Janis Gächter is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on July 9, 1996. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:58.10 in the 800m, 3:53.11 in the 1500m, 8:25.43 in the 3000m, 14:19.62 in the 5000m and 30:23.32 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Key facts
1500 m
3:53.11
5000 m
14:19.62
2026 season best
31:51
Mar 22, 2026 · Oberriet (SUI)
Last competition
Zürich Marathon
Apr 12, 2026 · 2:20:53
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:53.11, 5000 m 14:19.62, 2026 season best 31:51 (Mar 22, 2026, Oberriet (SUI)) · Last competition: Zürich Marathon, Apr 12, 2026, 2:20:53 · 30 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
31:51-Mar 22, 2026
Rhylauf
2026
Marathon
2:20:53-Apr 12, 2026
Zürich Marathon
2025
10Kilometr
30:21-Feb 23, 2025
10km de Payerne
2025
Marathon
2:21:56-Apr 13, 2025
Zürich Marathon
2024
CrossCount
0:34-Mar 2, 2024
Swiss Cross Country Championships, Moghegno - XC 3.0km
2024
Semi
1:08:05-Mar 17, 2024
Rhylauf - Half Marathon
2023
1500m
4:02.81-Jun 11, 2023
Kantonale Einkampfmeisterschaften Aargau, Stadion Niedermatten, Wohlen
2023
3000m
8:25.43-Jun 17, 2023
Meeting Meilen, Allmend, Meilen
2023
5000m
14:29.32-May 20, 2023
Lange Laufnacht, Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion, Karlsruhe
2023
CrossCount
29:14-Mar 5, 2023
Swiss Cross Country Championships, St. Maurice - XC 9.0km
2023
10000m
30:23.32-May 6, 2023
Swiss 10,000m Championships, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
2023
10Kilometr
30:37-Mar 25, 2023
Uster 10K
2023
Semi
1:07:42-Oct 29, 2023
SwissCityMarathon - Lucerne - Half Marathon
2022
1000m
2:31.89-Jun 15, 2022
Sportanlage Chrummen, Freienbach (SUI)
2022
5000m
14:19.62-May 21, 2022
6. Lange Laufnacht, Karlsruhe
2022
RoadRace
23:11-Dec 4, 2022-Course de l'Escalade
2022
10000m
30:25.17-Jun 10, 2022
Swiss 10,000m / 3000mSC Championships, Stadion Buchholz, Uster
2022
10Kilometr
31:26-Apr 10, 2022
Zürich (SUI)
2021
3000m
8:26.53-May 13, 2021
Stadion Hard, Langenthal (SUI)
2021
5000m
14:53.24-Jun 25, 2021
Swiss Championships, Stadion Hard, Langenthal
2021
10000m
30:50.21-Jun 4, 2021
Swiss 10,000m/Steeple Championships
2020
3000m
8:35.0h-Jul 14, 2020
Brugg (SUI)
2020
3000m-short-track
8:35.09-Feb 16, 2020-Swiss Indoor Championships, Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (i)
2020
5000m
14:34.07-Jun 16, 2020
Meierwiesen Stadion, Wetzikon (SUI)
2020
10000m
30:33.76-Jun 26, 2020
Swiss 10,000m + 3000mSC Championships
2019
1500m
3:53.11-Aug 10, 2019
Regensdorf (SUI)
2019
3000m
8:31.38-Aug 14, 2019
Riehen (SUI)
2019
5000m
14:38.87-Aug 23, 2019
Swiss Championships, Stadion Schützenmatte, Basel
2019
Semi
1:11:34-Oct 6, 2019
Skinfit Halbmarathon
2018
3000m
8:39.46-May 10, 2018
Langenthal (SUI)
2018
5000m
15:01.92-Sep 8, 2018
Aarau (SUI)
2017
1000m
2:30.26-May 25, 2017
Langenthal (SUI)
2017
1500m
4:00.43-Jul 22, 2017
Zürich (SUI)
2017
3000m
9:04.01-Jun 18, 2017
Rapperswil-Jona (SUI)
2016
1000m
2:29.55-Aug 13, 2016
Bern (SUI)
2016
1500m
3:57.72-Aug 17, 2016
Regensdorf (SUI)
2016
3000m
8:36.18-Jun 4, 2016
Rapperswil-Jona (SUI)
2015
800m
1:58.10-Aug 22, 2015-Rapperswil-Jona (SUI)
2015
1500m
4:01.43-Aug 18, 2015
Regensdorf (SUI)
2015
3000m
8:54.34-May 14, 2015
Langenthal (SUI)
2015
5000m
15:18.17-May 27, 2015
Koblenz (GER)
2014
3000m
8:46.27-Jun 28, 2014
Rapperswil-Jona (SUI)
2014
5000m
15:27.68-Jun 18, 2014
Freienbach (SUI)
2013
1500m
4:11.82-Jul 4, 2013
Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
2013
3000m
8:56.93-Sep 7, 2013
Zug (SUI)
2013
5000m
15:46.16-Aug 25, 2013
Rapperswil-Jona (SUI)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:53-Apr 12Zürich Marathon
10Kilometr
31:51-Mar 22Rhylauf

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:56-Apr 13Zürich Marathon
10Kilometr
30:21-Feb 2310km de Payerne

2024

3 performances

2022

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
RoadRace
23:11-Dec 4Course de l'Escalade
1000m
2:31.89-Jun 1534. Freienbacher Abendmeeting, Sportanlage Chrummen, Freienbach
10000m
30:25.17-Jun 10Swiss 10,000m / 3000mSC Championships, Stadion Buchholz, Uster
5000m
14:19.62-May 216. Lange Laufnacht, Karlsruhe
10Kilometr
31:26-Apr 10Zurich City Run 10km, Zürich

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:53.24-Jun 25Swiss Championships, Stadion Hard, Langenthal
10000m
30:50.21-Jun 4Swiss 10,000m/Steeple Championships
5000m
15:00.76-May 22Berner Mini-Meeting Nr. 4, Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
3000m
8:26.53-May 13Nationales Auffahrts-Meeting, Stadion Hard, Langenthal - Open Event

2020

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:35.0HT-Jul 14C-Meeting, Brugg
10000m
30:33.76-Jun 26Swiss 10,000m + 3000mSC Championships
5000m
14:34.07-Jun 16Lauf-Meeting, Meierwiesen Stadion, Wetzikon
3000m-short-track
8:35.09-Feb 16Swiss Indoor Championships, Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (i)
3000m-short-track
8:35.09-Feb 15Swiss Indoor Championships, Athletik Zentrum, St. Gallen (i)

2019

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:11:34-Oct 6Skinfit Halbmarathon
5000m
14:38.87-Aug 24Swiss Championships, Stadion Schützenmatte, Basel
5000m
14:38.87-Aug 23Swiss Championships, Stadion Schützenmatte, Basel
3000m
8:31.38-Aug 14Sommerabendmeeting, Riehen
1500m
3:53.11-Aug 10Abendmeeting, Regensdorf
3000m
8:32.05-Aug 3CITIUS Meeting, Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
5000m
14:48.38-Jul 7Sparkassen Gala und Laufnacht
5000m
14:48.38-Jul 6Sparkassen Gala und Laufnacht
3000m
8:37.89-May 30Auffahrts-Meeting, Langenthal

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:01.92-Sep 8Aarau Swiss U23 Championships, Aarau
3000m
8:45.90-Aug 25Rapperswil-Jona
3000m
8:49.99-Aug 18Regensdorf Abendmeeting, Regensdorf
3000m
8:39.46-May 10Langenthal Auffahrts-Meeting, Langenthal

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:04.58-Sep 10Lausanne Swiss U23 Championships, Lausanne
1500m
4:00.43-Jul 22Swiss Championships, Zürich
3000m
9:04.01-Jun 18Rapperswil-Jona Oberseemeeting, Rapperswil-Jona
1000m
2:30.26-May 25Langenthal Auffahrts-Meeting, Langenthal

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:57.80-Sep 11Langenthal Swiss U23 Championships, Langenthal
1500m
3:57.72-Aug 17Regensdorf Abendmeeting, Regensdorf
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Janis Gächter's 1500 m personal best?

Janis Gächter's 1500 m personal best is 3:53.11, set on Aug 10, 2019 in Regensdorf (SUI).

Which events does Janis Gächter compete in?

Janis Gächter competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

How did Janis Gächter perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 31:51, set on Mar 22, 2026 in Oberriet (SUI). Last competition: Zürich Marathon on Apr 12, 2026, 2:20:53.