Mathias Rusterholz

Birth dateAug 16, 1971

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Mathias Rusterholz is a Switzerland sprinter, born on August 16, 1971. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.81 in the 100m, 21.04 in the 200m, 44.99 in the 400m, 3:02.46 in the 4x400m and 46.62 in the 400m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Key facts

400 m

44.99

#395 all-time

300 Metres

32.78

2000 season best

46.33

Aug 13, 2000 · La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI)

2000 season best

Record

National record · 400 m 44.99

National record

Age

55 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m 44.99 (#395 all-time), 300 Metres 32.78, 2000 season best 46.33 (Aug 13, 2000, La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI)) · National record (400 m) · 55 years old

Personal bests

10.81*

21.04

44.99

3:02.46

46.62

32.78

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2000	100m	10.81	+3.3	Jun 12, 2000	↑	Zofingen (SUI)
2000	200m	21.67	+1.5	Jun 12, 2000	↓	Zofingen (SUI)
2000	400m	46.33	-	Aug 13, 2000	↑	La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI)
2000	400m-short-track	46.64	-	Jan 30, 2000	↓	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
1999	100m	10.83	+1.5	Jun 27, 1999	↑	Meilen (SUI)
1999	200m	21.61	-0.9	Jun 27, 1999	↓	Meilen (SUI)
1999	300m	33.47	-	Aug 1, 1999	↓	Langenthal (SUI)
1999	400m	45.89	-	Aug 8, 1999	↑	Luzern (SUI)
1999	4x400m	3:02.46	-	Aug 28, 1999	↑	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1998	200m	21.25	+1.2	Aug 16, 1998	↓	La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI)
1998	400m	46.03	-	Aug 12, 1998	↑	Weltklasse Zürich
1998	4x400m	3:02.91	-	Aug 23, 1998	↑	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
1997	200m	21.04	-0.9	Jul 27, 1997	↓	Swiss Championships
1997	400m	45.71	-	Aug 13, 1997	↑	Zürich (SUI)
1997	400m-short-track	46.62	-	Feb 16, 1997	↓	Liévin (FRA) (i)
1997	4x400m	3:05.34	-	Aug 9, 1997	↑	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1996	300m	32.78	-	Jul 16, 1996	↓	Wil (SUI)
1996	400m	44.99	-	Jul 3, 1996	↑	Lausanne (SUI)
1996	4x400m	3:03.05	-	Aug 2, 1996	↑	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995	300m	32.92	-	May 10, 1995	↓	Neufeld (SUI)
1995	400m	45.24	-	Jun 20, 1995	↑	Bellinzona (SUI)
1995	4x400m	3:03.91	-	Aug 12, 1995	↑	IAAF World Championships
1994	400m	45.43	-	Aug 17, 1994	↑	Zürich (SUI)
1994	4x400m	3:03.26	-	Sep 11, 1994	↑	Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1993	400m	46.43	-	Jun 12, 1993	↑	Bruxelles (BEL)
1992	4x400m	3:07.26	-	Jul 8, 1992	↑	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1990	400m	47.04	-	Aug 9, 1990	↑	Deveti Septemvri Stadium, Plovdiv (BUL)
1989	400m	48.19	-	Aug 25, 1989	↑	European Junior Championships

2000

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	47.11	-	Aug 23	Cottbus
400m	46.33	-	Aug 13	La Chaux-de-Fonds
400m	46.58	-	Aug 11	Weltklasse Zürich
400m	47.21	-	Aug 5	Bern Swiss Meeting, Bern
400m	47.29	-	Jul 30	Swiss Championships
400m	47.63	-	Jul 29	Swiss Championships, Lugano
200m	21.67	+1.5	Jun 12	Zofingen
100m	10.96	+0.6	Jun 12	Zofingen
100m	10.81	+3.3	Jun 12	Zofingen
400m-short-track	47.30	-	Feb 13	Swiss Indoor Combined Events Championships
400m-short-track	47.94	-	Feb 12	Swiss Indoor Championships
400m-short-track	46.64	-	Jan 30	Magglingen (i)

1999

22 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	46.47	-	Sep 1	Bellinzona
4x400m	3:02.46	-	Aug 28	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400m	46.43	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
4x400m	3:02.46	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400m	46.43	-	Aug 21	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
400m	46.04	-	Aug 11	Weltklasse Zürich
400m	45.89	-	Aug 8	Swiss Championships, Luzern
400m	46.19	-	Aug 7	Swiss Championships
300m	33.47	-	Aug 1	Langenthal
400m	46.26	-	Jul 31	Fribourg
400m	46.78	-	Jul 9	Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
400m	47.05	-	Jul 8	Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
400m	46.92	-	Jul 5	Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
400m	46.82	-	Jul 2	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
200m	21.61	-0.9	Jun 27	Meilen Swissmeetings, Meilen
100m	10.90	-0.6	Jun 27	Meilen Swissmeetings, Meilen
100m	10.83	+1.5	Jun 27	Meilen Swissmeetings, Meilen
400m	46.79	-	Jun 20	Genève International, Genève
400m	47.32	-	Jun 13	Nürnberg Live '99, Nürnberg
400m	47.14	-	May 24	Zofingen Pfingstmeeting, Zofingen
100m	11.07	+0.0	May 23	Zofingen Suiss University Championships, Zofingen
200m	21.89	+0.1	May 23	Zofingen Suiss University Championships, Zofingen

1998

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	46.80	-	Aug 25	Lausanne National, Lausanne
4x400m	3:02.91	-	Aug 23	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
4x400m	3:05.11	-	Aug 22	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
4x400m	3:05.11	-	Aug 18	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
4x400m	3:02.91	-	Aug 18	Budapest European Championships, Népstadion, Budapest
200m	21.25	+1.2	Aug 16	La Chaux-de-Fonds
400m	46.03	-	Aug 12	Weltklasse Zürich
400m	47.71	-	Aug 2	Waldshut-Tiengen
400m	46.38	-	Jun 20	Genève
400m	47.08	-	Jun 5	European Cup 1st League Group A, Budapest
400m	46.35	-	May 27	Cottbus 9. Int. Lausitzer Leichtathletik Meeting, Cottbus
400m	46.69	-	May 24	Jena Zeiss Meeting, Jena

1997

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	46.25	-	Aug 28	Catania Universiade, Catania
400m	46.12	-	Aug 18	Bellinzona International, Bellinzona
400m	45.71	-	Aug 13	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
4x400m	3:05.34	-	Aug 9	IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mathias Rusterholz's 400 m personal best?

Mathias Rusterholz's 400 m personal best is 44.99, set on Jul 3, 1996 in Lausanne (SUI), #395 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mathias Rusterholz compete in?

Mathias Rusterholz competes in the 400 m and 300 Metres.

How did Mathias Rusterholz perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 46.33, set on Aug 13, 2000 in La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI).