Peter Wirz

Birth dateJul 29, 1960

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Peter Wirz is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on July 29, 1960. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.98 in the 800m, 3:35.83 in the 1500m, 3:55.68 in the Mile, 7:44.89 in the 3000m and 13:38.23 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Key facts

1500 m

3:35.83

#696 all-time

2000 Metres

4:58.29

1990 season best

3:43.06

Aug 1, 1990 · Århus (DEN)

1990 season best

Record

National record · 4x1500 Metres Relay 15:10.76

National record

Age

66 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:35.83 (#696 all-time), 2000 Metres 4:58.29, 1990 season best 3:43.06 (Aug 1, 1990, Århus (DEN)) · National record (4x1500 Metres Relay) · 66 years old

Personal bests

1:47.98

3:35.83

3:55.68

7:44.89

13:38.23

3:40.20

4:58.29

5:06.28

7:51.42

2:18.37

15:10.76

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1990	1500m	3:43.06	-	Aug 1, 1990	↓	Århus (DEN)
1989	1500m	3:42.57	-	Jun 24, 1989	↓	Luzern (SUI)
1989	1500m-short-track	3:42.95	-	Feb 5, 1989	↓	Magglingen (SUI) (i)
1989	2000m	5:04.49	-	Jun 27, 1989	↓	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1989	3000m-short-track	7:51.42	-	Feb 12, 1989	↑	Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1989	3000m	7:59.31	-	Jul 30, 1989	↓	Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1989	5000m	13:38.23	-	Jun 18, 1989	-	Sittard (NED)
1988	1500m	3:36.63	-	Aug 28, 1988	↓	Koblenz (GER)
1988	Mile	4:09.23	-	Jun 24, 1988	↓	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1988	3000m	7:53.33	-	Jun 1, 1988	↓	Sevilla (ESP)
1988	3000m-short-track	7:57.06	-	Feb 27, 1988	↑	Budapest (HUN) (i)
1988	4x1500Metr	15:10.76	-	May 29, 1988	-	Langenthal (SUI)
1987	1500m	3:36.83	-	Jul 10, 1987	↓	London (GBR)
1987	1500m-short-track	3:41.58	-	Feb 1, 1987	↓	Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1987	Mile	3:58.83	-	Aug 19, 1987	↓	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1987	3000m	7:44.89	-	May 28, 1987	↓	Sevilla (ESP)
1986	1500m	3:37.75	-	Aug 29, 1986	↓	Stuttgart European Championships
1986	1500m-short-track	3:48.06	-	Feb 23, 1986	↓	European Indoor Championships
1986	Mile	3:55.68	-	Jul 11, 1986	↓	London (GBR)
1986	CrossCount	37:39.5	-	Mar 23, 1986	-	14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1985	1500m	3:37.83	-	Aug 25, 1985	↓	Köln (GER)
1985	1500m-short-track	3:40.20	-	Feb 23, 1985	↓	Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1984	800m	1:47.98	-	May 26, 1984	↑	Bern (SUI)
1984	1500m	3:35.83	-	Aug 10, 1984	↓	Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984	1500m-short-track	3:41.35	-	Mar 4, 1984	↓	European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i)
1984	2000m	4:58.29	-	Jul 27, 1984	↓	Langenthal (SUI)
1984	2000Metres	5:06.28	-	Feb 1, 1984	-	Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1983	800m	1:49.47	-	Jul 24, 1983	↑	Frauenfeld (SUI)
1983	1000m	2:18.37	-	Jul 29, 1983	-	Bern (SUI)
1983	1500m	3:36.81	-	Jun 30, 1983	↓	Lausanne (SUI)
1983	1500m-short-track	3:41.95	-	Mar 6, 1983	↓	European Indoor Championships
1983	Mile	3:57.34	-	Jul 20, 1983	↓	-
1982	1500m	3:44.26	-	Jul 14, 1982	↓	Lausanne (SUI)
1979	1500m	3:42.66	-	Aug 16, 1979	↓	European Junior Championships
1979	Mile	3:59.75	-	Aug 27, 1979	↓	London (GBR)
1978	800m	1:53.14	-	Jul 13, 1978	↑	Lausanne (SUI)

1990

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:43.06	-	Aug 1	Aarhus, Århus

1989

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:00.66	-	Aug 5	European Cup Final B, Bruxelles
3000m	7:59.31	-	Jul 30	Jona
3000m	8:06.65	-	Jul 10	Nice Nikaia, Nice
2000m	5:04.49	-	Jun 27	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1500m	3:42.57	-	Jun 24	Luzern
5000m	13:38.23	-	Jun 18	Sittard
3000m-short-track	7:53.70	-	Mar 4	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
3000m-short-track	7:53.70	-	Mar 3	IAAF World Indoor Championships, Budapest Sportcsarnok, Budapest (i)
1500m-short-track	3:44.45	-	Feb 26	Sindelfingen (i)
3000m-short-track	DNF	-	Feb 18	European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
3000m-short-track	8:03.73	-	Feb 18	European Indoor Championships, Sporthal Houtrust, Den Haag (i)
3000m-short-track	7:51.42	-	Feb 12	Stuttgart (i)
1500m-short-track	3:42.95	-	Feb 5	Magglingen (i)
3000m-short-track	7:58.98	-	Feb 1	Genova (i)

1988

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:41.26	-	Sep 29	The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
1500m	3:36.63	-	Aug 28	Koblenz
3000m	7:58.00	-	Aug 23	Bern
1500m	3:38.25	-	Aug 17	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
1500m	3:39.24	-	Jul 10	Nice
1500m	3:43.89	-	Jul 8	London Peugeot Games, London
1500m	3:37.46	-	Jul 2	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
3000m	8:07.30	-	Jun 26	Gävle
Mile	4:09.23	-	Jun 24	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
3000m	7:53.33	-	Jun 1	Sevilla
4x1500Metr	15:10.76	-	May 29	Langenthal
3000m-short-track	7:57.06	-	Feb 27	Budapest (i)

1987

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:44.05	-	Sep 11	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1500m	3:43.00	-	Sep 3	IAAF World Championships
1500m	3:43.00	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships
Mile	3:58.83	-	Aug 19	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
1500m	3:43.53	-	Aug 9	Bern
1500m	3:37.58	-	Jul 13	Nice Nikaïa, Nice
1500m	3:36.83	-	Jul 10	London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
1500m	3:38.61	-	Jun 30	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m	3:45.99	-	Jun 18	Lüdenscheid
3000m	7:44.89	-	May 28	Sevilla
3000m	7:44.89	-	Apr 28	Sevilla
1500m-short-track	3:41.58	-	Feb 1	Stuttgart (i)

1986

11 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:44.09	-	Aug 31	Stuttgart European Championships
1500m	3:37.75	-	Aug 29	Stuttgart European Championships
1500m	3:44.09	-	Aug 26	Stuttgart European Championships
1500m	3:37.75	-	Aug 26	Stuttgart European Championships
Mile	3:55.68	-	Jul 11	London Peugeot-Talbot Games, London
1500m	3:38.14	-	Jul 1	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m	3:44.88	-	May 31	Lisboa
CrossCount	37:39.5	-	Mar 23	14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1500m-short-track	3:48.06	-	Feb 23	European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track	3:48.23	-	Feb 22	European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track	3:48.06	-	Feb 22	European Indoor Championships

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Peter Wirz's 1500 m personal best?

Peter Wirz's 1500 m personal best is 3:35.83, set on Aug 10, 1984 in Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA), #696 on the all-time list.

Which events does Peter Wirz compete in?

Peter Wirz competes in the 1500 m and 2000 Metres.

How did Peter Wirz perform in 1990?

1990 season best: 3:43.06, set on Aug 1, 1990 in Århus (DEN).