Photo: Unknown (IOC Olympic Museum, Switzerland)—Public domain
Paul Martin
- Born
- Aug 11, 1901
- Events
- 1500 m · 800 m
Paul Martin is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on August 11, 1901. He competes primarily in the 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 1:58.4h in the 800m and 3:58.4h in the 1500m. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.
Personal best · 1500 m3:58.4h
1936 season best2:00.0hAug 2, 1936
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 800 m1:58.4h
As of Oct 31, 2026: 1500 m 3:58.4h, 800 m 1:58.4h, 1936 season best 2:00.0h (Aug 2, 1936) · Last competition: The XI Olympic Games, Aug 5, 1936, – · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 125 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 800m | 2:00.0h | – | Aug 2, 1936 | – |
| 1934 | 1500m | 4:01.8h | – | Sep 7, 1934 | Torino European Championships |
| 1932 | 800m | 1:58.4h | – | Aug 1, 1932 | – |
| 1932 | 1500m | 3:59.1h | – | Aug 3, 1932 | – |
| 1928 | 800m | 1:53.3 | – | Jul 29, 1928 | The IX Olympic Games |
| 1928 | 1500m | 3:58.4h | – | Aug 2, 1928 | – |
| 1924 | 800m | 1:52.6 | – | Jul 8, 1924 | The VIII Olympic Games |