Philippe Besson

SwitzerlandSwitzerlandActive
Born
Jan 1, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
Marathon

Philippe Besson is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1994. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 4:10.62 in the 1500m, 15:17.27 in the 5000m, 2:21:15 in the Marathon and 31:52 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Personal best · Marathon2:21:15
2026 season best2:22:24Apr 12, 2026 · Zürich
2026 season best
Last competitionSwiss ChampionshipsJul 25, 2026 · 15:03.31
Swiss Championships

As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:21:15, 2026 season best 2:22:24 (Apr 12, 2026, Zürich (SUI)) · Last competition: Swiss Championships, Jul 25, 2026, 15:03.31 · 32 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mZug 20264:10.62734 pts–
5000mFreienbach 202415:17.27759 pts–
MarathonZürich 20252:21:15936 pts–
10KilometrOberriet 202631:52–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:10.62–Jun 24, 2026Zuger Abendmeeting
20265000m 15:03.31–Jul 25, 2026Swiss Championships
202610Kilometr 31:52–Mar 22, 2026Rhylauf
2026Marathon 2:22:24–Apr 12, 2026Zürich Marathon
2025Marathon 2:21:15–Apr 13, 2025Zürich Marathon
20245000m 15:17.27–May 29, 202436. Freienbacher Abendmeeting, Sportanlage Chrummen, Freienbach
202410Kilometr 32:18–Sep 28, 2024StraLugano
2024Marathon 2:22:29–Dec 1, 2024Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
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Philippe Besson's Marathon personal best is 2:21:15, set on Apr 13, 2025 in Zürich (SUI).

Philippe Besson competes in the Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:22:24, set on Apr 12, 2026 in Zürich (SUI). Last competition: Swiss Championships on Jul 25, 2026, 15:03.31.