Michel Gigandet

Birth dateApr 12, 1976

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Michel Gigandet is a Switzerland sprinter, born on April 12, 1976. He competes primarily in the 100m and PV.

His personal bests include 10.74 in the 100m and 5.50 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

5.50

#857 all-time

2003 season best

4.90

May 31, 2003 · Locarno (SUI)

2003 season best

Age

50 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Pole Vault 5.50 (#857 all-time), 2003 season best 4.90 (May 31, 2003, Locarno (SUI)) · 50 years old

Personal bests

100m

10.74*

5.50

#857 all-time

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2003	PV	4.90	-	May 31, 2003	↑	Locarno (SUI)
2002	PV	5.10	-	Sep 14, 2002	↑	Bern (SUI)
2001	PV	5.00	-	May 26, 2001	↑	Frauenfeld (SUI)
2000	PV	5.50	-	Aug 5, 2000	↑	Bern (SUI)
1999	PV	5.50	-	Jul 31, 1999	↑	Fribourg (SUI)
1998	PV	5.41	-	Jun 13, 1998	↑	Bonn (GER)
1998	100m	10.74	+2.7	May 23, 1998	-	Langenthal (SUI)
1997	PV	5.45	-	Sep 28, 1997	↑	Bellinzona (SUI)

2003

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	4.90	-	May 31	Locarno

2002

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.10	-	Sep 14	Bern Swiss National League A Final, Bern
PV	5.00	-	Aug 18	La Chaux-de-Fonds
PV	5.00	-	Jun 23	Fribourg International Meeting, Fribourg

2001

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.00	-	Aug 19	La Chaux-de-Fonds Résisprint International, La Chaux-de-Fonds
PV	5.00	-	May 26	Frauenfeld Swiss Club Championships, Frauenfeld

2000

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.36	-	Aug 18	Langenthal
PV	5.40	-	Aug 13	La Chaux-de-Fonds
PV	5.50	-	Aug 5	Bern Swiss Meeting, Bern
PV	5.30	-	Jul 30	Swiss Championships
PV	5.20	-	Jul 9	Oslo European Cup First League Gr., Oslo
PV	5.20	-	Jun 17	Stuttgart German University Championships, Stuttgart
PV	4.80	-	May 28	Bern
PV	5.30	-	Feb 18	Chemnitz Erdgas Indoor Meeting, Chemnitz (i)
PV	5.30	-	Feb 12	Swiss Indoor Championships
PV	5.30	-	Feb 9	Pireaus Athina 2000, Pireaus (i)
PV	5.05	-	Feb 2	Erfurt TEAG Indoor 2000., Erfurt (i)
PV	5.40	-	Jan 29	Magglingen (i)

1999

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.10	-	Aug 8	Swiss Championships, Luzern
PV	5.50	-	Jul 31	Fribourg
PV	5.20	-	Jul 23	Cuxhaven
PV	5.30	-	Jul 11	Jona Obersmeeting, Jona
PV	5.40	-	Jun 6	European Cup 1st League Group B, Athina
PV	5.10	-	May 24	Wesel
PV	5.20	-	May 22	Baunatal

1998

16 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.20	-	Aug 16	La Chaux-de-Fonds
PV	5.00	-	Jul 11	Nürnberg Junior Linford Christie Cup., Nürnberg
PV	5.32	-	Jul 10	Hof Int. Pole Vault Meeting, Hof
PV	5.30	-	Jul 5	Swiss Championships
PV	5.30	-	Jul 2	Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
PV	5.30	-	Jun 28	Wil Swiss Meeting, Wil
PV	5.30	-	Jun 22	Jockgrim
PV	5.21	-	Jun 20	Much
PV	5.21	-	Jun 16	Dormagen
PV	5.41	-	Jun 13	Bonn
PV	4.60	-	Jun 12	Regensburg
PV	5.30	-	Jun 6	European Cup 1st League Group A, Budapest
PV	5.00	-	May 23	Langenthal
100m	10.74	+2.7	May 23	Langenthal
PV	5.10	-	Feb 15	Swiss Indoor Championships
PV	5.03	-	Feb 7	Bad Segeberg (i)

1997

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
PV	5.45	-	Sep 28	Bellinzona
PV	5.32	-	Aug 17	Langenthal
PV	5.30	-	Jul 27	Swiss Championships
PV	5.20	-	Jul 12	Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
PV	5.40	-	Jul 10	Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
PV	5.20	-	Jul 10	Turku European U23 Championships, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
PV	5.10	-	May 31	Wil

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Michel Gigandet's Pole Vault personal best?

Michel Gigandet's Pole Vault personal best is 5.50, set on Jul 31, 1999 in Fribourg (SUI), #857 on the all-time list.

Which events does Michel Gigandet compete in?

Michel Gigandet competes in the Pole Vault.

How did Michel Gigandet perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 4.90, set on May 31, 2003 in Locarno (SUI).