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Matthias Kyburz
SwitzerlandActive- Born
- Mar 5, 1990 (36 years old)
- Birthplace
- Rheinfelden, Switzerland
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Matthias Kyburz (born 5 March 1990) is a Swiss long-distance runner who competes in the marathon, and a former world champion in international orienteering.
On 7 April 2024 Kyburz ran 2:07:44 in his Marathon debut, becoming the third fastest Swiss athlete of all time over the distance after Tadesse Abraham and his coach Viktor Röthlin, and achieving the qualifying standard for the 2024 Olympic Games.
In the Olympic marathon, Kyburz finished in 30th place. In orienteering, Kyburz has won eight gold medals at the World Orienteering Championships, making him the fourth most successful male orienteer in history by number of gold medals won at world championships at the time of his retirement in 2025.
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:06:48 (#390 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:29, 2026 season best 2:08:37 (Apr 12, 2026, Paris (FRA)) · Last competition: SwissCityMarathon Lucerne - Half Marathon & 10K, Oct 25, 2026, 1:02:53 · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:01:29 | – | Mar 29, 2026 | Generali Berliner Halbmarathon |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:08:37 | – | Apr 12, 2026 | Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris |
| 2025 | RoadRace | 21:16 | – | Dec 7, 2025 | Course de l'Escalade |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:01:46 | – | Jan 26, 2025 | Medio Maraton Sevilla, Sevilla |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:06:48 | – | Feb 23, 2025 | Zurich Maratón Sevilla |
| 2024 | RoadRace | 21:13 | – | Dec 8, 2024 | Course de l'Escalade |
| 2024 | 10MilesRoa | 48:26 | – | May 18, 2024 | Grand-Prix von Bern |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:02:25 | – | Mar 17, 2024 | Rhylauf - Half Marathon |