Marquis Richards

Birth dateJul 29, 1991

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Marquis Richards is a Switzerland sprinter, born on July 29, 1991. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

His personal bests include 10.68 in the 100m, 23.46 in the 200m, 40.55 in the 4x100m, 2.00 in the HJ and 5.55 in the PV. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Key facts

Pole Vault

5.55

#672 all-time

2017 season best

2.00

Jun 21, 2017 · Muttenz (SUI)

2017 season best

Age

35 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Pole Vault 5.55 (#672 all-time), 2017 season best 2.00 (Jun 21, 2017, Muttenz (SUI)) · 35 years old

Personal bests

100m

10.68

200m

23.46

4x100m

40.55

2.00

5.55

#672 all-time

7.27

14.58

60m

7.13

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2017	HJ	2.00	-	Jun 21, 2017	↓	Muttenz (SUI)
2016	PV	5.42	-	Feb 6, 2016	↓	Potsdam (GER) (i)
2015	HJ	1.90	-	May 16, 2015	↓	Bern (SUI)
2015	PV	5.30	-	Feb 7, 2015	↓	Potsdam (GER) (i)
2015	100m	11.16	-0.2	May 27, 2015	↓	Riehen (SUI)
2015	4x100m	40.55	-	May 16, 2015	↑	Bern (SUI)
2014	PV	5.55	-	Aug 24, 2014	↓	Arlesheim (SUI)
2014	LJ	7.09	+0.4	Jun 9, 2014	↓	Basel (SUI)
2014	100m	10.68	+1.8	Sep 20, 2014	↓	Langenthal (SUI)
2014	TJ	14.58	-1.0	Sep 20, 2014	-	Langenthal (SUI)
2014	4x100m	41.03	-	May 31, 2014	↑	Winterthur (SUI)
2013	HJ	1.95	-	Sep 21, 2013	↓	Basel (SUI)
2013	PV	5.33	-	Aug 25, 2013	↓	Arlesheim (SUI)
2013	LJ	7.27	+0.7	Sep 21, 2013	↓	Basel (SUI)
2013	100m	10.72	+3.7	Sep 7, 2013	↓	Regensdorf (SUI)
2012	PV	5.20	-	Jan 29, 2012	↓	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
2012	LJ	6.50	+0.7	May 5, 2012	↓	Riehen (SUI)
2012	60m	7.13	-	Jan 14, 2012	-	Basel (SUI) (i)
2012	100m	10.84	-0.2	Jun 30, 2012	↓	Nottwil (SUI)
2011	PV	5.22	-	Aug 21, 2011	↓	Arlesheim (SUI)
2011	LJ	6.76	+0.4	Sep 17, 2011	↓	Bern (SUI)
2010	PV	5.31	-	Aug 15, 2010	↓	Arlesheim (SUI)
2010	100m	11.08	+0.4	Jun 12, 2010	↓	Riehen (SUI)
2010	4x100m	42.13	-	Jun 26, 2010	↑	Heilbronn (GER)
2009	PV	5.10	-	Jun 1, 2009	↓	Oberhaugstett (GER)
2008	PV	4.70	-	Aug 30, 2008	↓	Olten (SUI)
2008	200m	23.46	-1.0	Jul 5, 2008	↑	Basel (SUI)
2007	200m	23.51	-0.4	Aug 25, 2007	↑	Bern (SUI)

2017

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
HJ	1.95	-	Sep 3	Langenthal Swiss Club Championships, Langenthal
HJ	2.00	-	Jun 21	Muttenz Athletics Night, Muttenz

2016

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.32	-	Feb 20	Magglingen Stabmeeting, Magglingen (i)
PV	5.42	-	Feb 6	Potsdam Stabhochsprung-Meeting, Potsdam (i)
PV	5.21	-	Jan 31	Zweibrücken Hallenstürmer-Cup, Zweibrücken (i) - Elite Event

2015

17 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x100m	41.57	-	Oct 7	Mungyeong CISM World Games, Mungyeong
PV	5.00	-	Sep 12	Geislingen Stabhochsprungmeeting, Geislingen
PV	5.22	-	Sep 3	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV	5.22	-	Sep 2	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
PV	5.30	-	Aug 7	Swiss Championships, Zug
PV	5.10	-	Aug 1	Frauenkappelen Stabhochsprungmeeting, Frauenkappelen
PV	5.10	-	Jul 11	Rottach-Egern Stabhochsprung-Meeting, Rottach-Egern
PV	5.20	-	Jun 6	Genève AtletiCAGenève, Genève
PV	5.20	-	May 30	Innsbruck Int. Golden Roof Challenge, Innsbruck
100m	11.16	-0.2	May 27	Riehen Abendmeeting, Riehen
PV	5.05	-	May 16	Bern Swiss Club Championships, Bern
4x100m	40.55	-	May 16	Bern Swiss Club Championships, Bern
HJ	1.90	-	May 16	Bern Swiss Club Championships, Bern
PV	5.20	-	Feb 17	Łódź Pedro's Cup, Łódź (i)
PV	5.30	-	Feb 14	Swiss Indoor Championships, St. Gallen (i)
PV	5.30	-	Feb 7	Potsdam Stabhochsprung-Meeting, Potsdam (i)
PV	5.20	-	Jan 24	Magglingen Hallenmeeting, Magglingen (i)

2014

28 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
TJ	14.58	-1.0	Sep 20	Langenthal Swiss Club Championships, Langenthal
100m	10.68	+1.8	Sep 20	Langenthal Swiss Club Championships, Langenthal
PV	5.20	-	Sep 6	Geislingen Stabhochsprungmeeting, Geislingen
PV	5.20	-	Aug 31	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
PV	5.55	-	Aug 24	Arlesheim Pole Vault Meeting, Arlesheim
PV	5.40	-	Aug 14	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
PV	5.40	-	Aug 12	Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich
PV	5.40	-	Jul 25	Swiss Championships, Frauenfeld
PV	5.52	-	Jul 20	Rheinau-Freistett Hanauerland Spiele, Rheinau-Freistett
PV	5.45	-	Jul 14	Linz Gugl Games, Linz
PV	5.30	-	Jul 5	Rottach-Egern Stabhochsprung-Meeting, Rottach-Egern
PV	5.17	-	Jul 3	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
PV	5.00	-	Jun 22	European Athletics Team Championships Second League
PV	5.21	-	Jun 14	Genève AtletiCAGenève - EAP Int. Meeting, Genève
PV	5.35	-	Jun 13	Pierre Bénite Meeting National, Pierre Bénite
LJ	7.09	+0.4	Jun 9	Basel Susanne Meier Memorial, Basel
PV	5.20	-	Jun 9	Basel Susanne Meier Memorial, Basel
PV	5.18	-	Jun 7	Innsbruck Golden Roof Challenge, Innsbruck
4x100m	41.03	-	May 31	Winterthur Swiss Club Championships, Winterthur
LJ	6.50	+1.3	May 31	Winterthur Swiss Club Championships, Winterthur
LJ	7.03	+3.2	May 31	Winterthur Swiss Club Championships, Winterthur
PV	5.20	-	May 31	Winterthur Swiss Club Championships, Winterthur
PV	5.22	-	May 24	Arlesheim Pole Vault Meeting, Arlesheim
100m	10.81	+1.0	May 21	Muttenz Athletics Night, Muttenz
PV	5.40	-	May 17	Basel Hürden- und Sprint-Meeting, Basel
PV	5.28	-	Mar 8	Manchester Pole Vault Meeting, Manchester (i)
PV	5.34	-	Mar 1	Bad Oeynhausen Stabhochsprung-Meeting, Bad Oeynhausen (i)
PV	5.15	-	Feb 19	Praha (i)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Marquis Richards's Pole Vault personal best?

Marquis Richards's Pole Vault personal best is 5.55, set on Aug 24, 2014 in Arlesheim (SUI), #672 on the all-time list.

Which events does Marquis Richards compete in?

Marquis Richards competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Marquis Richards perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 2.00, set on Jun 21, 2017 in Muttenz (SUI).