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Markus Trinkler

Markus Trinkler

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Birth dateDec 11, 1962
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Markus Trinkler is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on December 11, 1962. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:45.24 in the 800m, 1:47.26 in the 800m-short-track, 2:20.73 in the 1000m, 2:20.73 in the 1000m-short-track and 1:16.30 in the 600m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.24
#540 all-time
1000 Metres Short Track
2:20.73
1991 season best
1:45.24
Aug 7, 1991 · Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1991 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
Aug 25, 1991 · 1:47.67
IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
Record
National record · 1000 Metres Short Track 2:20.73
National record
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.24 (#540 all-time), 1000 Metres Short Track 2:20.73, 1991 season best 1:45.24 (Aug 7, 1991, Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo, Aug 25, 1991, 1:47.67 · National record (1000 Metres Short Track) · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:45.24
#540 all-time
1:47.26
2:20.73
2:20.73
1:16.30

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1991
800m
1:45.24-Aug 7, 1991
↑
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1991
800m-short-track
1:49.13-Mar 8, 1991
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1990
600m
1:16.30-Aug 4, 1990-Baden (SUI)
1990
800m
1:45.47-Aug 20, 1990
↑
Küssnacht (SUI)
1989
800m
1:45.54-Aug 16, 1989
↑
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1989
800m-short-track
1:47.26-Feb 12, 1989
↓
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1989
1000m
2:20.73-Feb 26, 1989
↑
Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1989
1000m-short-track
2:20.73-Feb 26, 1989-Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1988
800m
1:46.11-Aug 17, 1988
↑
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1987
800m
1:46.81-Aug 9, 1987
↑
Bern (SUI)
1986
800m
1:46.91-Aug 20, 1986
↑
Bern (SUI)
1986
1000m
2:22.08-Sep 2, 1986
↑
Lausanne (SUI)

1991

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.67-Aug 25IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
1:47.67-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
800m
1:45.24-Aug 7Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
800m
1:46.04-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
800m-short-track
1:49.13-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships

1990

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.32-Aug 27Split European Championships
800m
1:45.47-Aug 20-
800m
1:45.47-Aug 19Küüsnacht, Küssnacht
800m
1:47.11-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
600m
1:16.30-Aug 4Baden
800m
1:47.33-Jul 12Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m
1:47.18-Jul 4Berlin
800m
1:47.23-Jun 28Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
800m
1:47.99-Jun 15Genève

1989

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.54-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
800m
1:48.89-Aug 6European Cup Final B, Bruxelles
800m
1:46.30-Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m
1:47.75-Jun 18Sittard
800m-short-track
1:49.79-Mar 3IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
1000m-short-track
2:20.73-Feb 26Sindelfingen (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.87-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
800m-short-track
1:51.70-Feb 18European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.26-Feb 12Stuttgart (i)

1988

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.11-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
800m
1:47.04-Aug 14Zug
800m
1:47.94-Jun 24Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.81-Aug 9Bern
800m
1:47.80-Jun 14Fürth

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:22.08-Sep 2Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
800m
1:46.91-Aug 20Bern

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Markus Trinkler's 800 m personal best?

Markus Trinkler's 800 m personal best is 1:45.24, set on Aug 7, 1991 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI), #540 on the all-time list.

Which events does Markus Trinkler compete in?

Markus Trinkler competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.

How did Markus Trinkler perform in 1991?

1991 season best: 1:45.24, set on Aug 7, 1991 in Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI). Last competition: IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo on Aug 25, 1991, 1:47.67.