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Rolf Gysin
SUIMenBirth dateJan 29, 1952
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Rolf Gysin is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on January 29, 1952. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:45.97 in the 800m, 3:37.7h in the 1500m, 3:55.89 in the Mile, 1:47.6h in the 800m-short-track and 2:17.7h in the 1000m. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.
Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:47.6h
1500 m
3:37.7h
Age
74 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.6h, 1500 m 3:37.7h, 1980 season best 3:40.34 (Jun 15, 1980, Bremen (GER)) · 74 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1500m | 3:40.34 | - | Jun 15, 1980 | ↓ | Bremen (GER) |
| 1979 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.6h | - | Feb 24, 1979 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i) |
| 1979 | 800m | 1:49.5h | - | Feb 25, 1979 | ↓ | European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i) |
| 1979 | 1000m | 2:19.43 | - | Sep 6, 1979 | ↓ | Koblenz (GER) |
| 1979 | 1500m | 3:42.86 | - | Jul 18, 1979 | ↓ | Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1978 | 800m-short-track | 1:51.2h | - | Mar 11, 1978 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i) |
| 1978 | 800m | 1:47.31 | - | Sep 17, 1978 | ↓ | Schaan (LIE) |
| 1978 | 1500m | 3:39.04 | - | Jul 13, 1978 | ↓ | Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1978 | Mile | 3:58.5 | - | Sep 5, 1978 | ↓ | - |
| 1977 | 800m-short-track | 1:50.7h | - | Mar 12, 1977 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
| 1977 | 800m | 1:47.0h | - | Aug 16, 1977 | ↓ | Bruxelles (BEL) |
| 1976 | 800m | 1:47.70 | - | Aug 14, 1976 | ↓ | Viareggio (ITA) |
| 1976 | 1500m | 3:38.03 | - | Jul 5, 1976 | ↓ | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1976 | Mile | 3:55.89 | - | Jul 9, 1976 | ↓ | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1975 | 800m | 1:45.97 | - | Aug 20, 1975 | ↓ | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1975 | 1000m | 2:17.7h | - | Aug 26, 1975 | ↓ | Stuttgart (GER) |
| 1975 | 1500m | 3:38.8h | - | Jun 20, 1975 | ↓ | Warszawa (POL) |
| 1974 | 800m | 1:47.5h | - | Jul 31, 1974 | ↓ | Scandinavium, Göteborg (SWE) (i) |
| 1974 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.73 | - | Mar 9, 1974 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i) |
| 1974 | 1500m | 3:38.6h | - | Sep 12, 1974 | ↓ | Århus (DEN) |
| 1974 | Mile | 3:56.88 | - | Aug 16, 1974 | ↓ | - |
| 1973 | 800m | 1:46.6h | - | Jul 6, 1973 | ↓ | Ahoy, Rotterdam (NED) (i) |
| 1973 | 800m-short-track | 1:50.14 | - | Mar 10, 1973 | ↑ | European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) |
| 1973 | 1500m | 3:37.7h | - | Jun 24, 1973 | ↓ | Århus (DEN) |
| 1972 | 800m | 1:47.46 | - | Aug 31, 1972 | ↓ | Olympiastadion, München (GER) |
1980
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:46.48 | - | Aug 15 | Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne |
1500m | 3:40.34 | - | Jun 15 | Bremen |
1979
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1000m | 2:19.43 | - | Sep 6 | Koblenz |
1500m | 3:42.86 | - | Jul 18 | Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne |
800m-short-track | 1:49.5HT | - | Feb 25 | European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:49.5HT | - | Feb 24 | European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:49.6HT | - | Feb 24 | European Indoor Championships, Ferry-Dusika-Halle, Wien (i) |
1978
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:47.31 | - | Sep 17 | Schaan |
Mile | 3:58.5 | - | Sep 5 | - |
1500m | 3:41.0HT | - | Sep 3 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
1500m | 3:43.2HT | - | Sep 1 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
1500m | 3:41.0HT | - | Aug 29 | Praha European Championships, Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha |
1500m | 3:39.04 | - | Jul 13 | Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne |
800m-short-track | 1:49.3HT | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:51.2HT | - | Mar 11 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:49.3HT | - | Mar 11 | European Indoor Championships, Palazzo dello Sport, Milano (i) |
1977
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:47.0HT | - | Aug 16 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles |
800m-short-track | 1:47.6HT | - | Mar 13 | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:48.4HT | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:47.6HT | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:50.7HT | - | Mar 12 | European Indoor Championships, Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (i) |
1976
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:47.70 | - | Aug 14 | Viareggio |
1500m | 3:42.69 | - | Jul 29 | The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal |
800m | 1:48.69 | - | Jul 23 | The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal |
Mile | 3:55.89 | - | Jul 9 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
1500m | 3:38.03 | - | Jul 5 | Stockholm |
800m | 1:48.07 | - | Jun 19 | Wien |
1500m | 3:38.4HT | - | May 21 | Köln |
1975
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1000m | 2:17.7HT | - | Aug 26 | Stuttgart |
800m | 1:45.97 | - | Aug 20 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
1500m | 3:40.46 | - | Jul 1 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
1500m | 3:38.8HT | - | Jun 20 | Warszawa |
1974
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:38.6HT | - | Sep 12 | Aarhus, Århus |
1500m | 3:41.8HT | - | Sep 8 | Roma European Championships |
1500m | 3:42.6HT | - | Sep 6 | Roma European Championships |
1500m | 3:41.8HT | - | Sep 2 | Roma European Championships |
Mile | 3:56.88 | - | Aug 16 | - |
800m | 1:47.5HT | - | Jul 31 | Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo |
800m-short-track | 1:50.70 | - | Mar 10 | European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:49.73 | - | Mar 9 | European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:50.70 | - | Mar 9 | European Indoor Championships, Scandinavium, Göteborg (i) |
1973
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:46.6HT | - | Jul 6 | Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich |
1500m | 3:37.7HT | - | Jun 24 | Aarhus, Århus |
800m-short-track | 1:50.14 | - | Mar 10 | European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i) |
1972
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:48.2HT | - | Sep 1 | The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München |
800m | 1:47.46 | - | Aug 31 | The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München |
Honours
6
1979European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
5
1978European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
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1977European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
8
1974Roma European Championships
1500 Metres
4
1974European Indoor Championships
800 Metres Short Track
8
1974Roma European Championships
1500 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Rolf Gysin's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?
Rolf Gysin's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:47.6h, set on Mar 13, 1977 in Velódromo de Anoeta, San Sebastián (ESP) (i).
Which events does Rolf Gysin compete in?
Rolf Gysin competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.
How did Rolf Gysin perform in 1980?
1980 season best: 3:40.34, set on Jun 15, 1980 in Bremen (GER).