Sandra Gasser

Sandra Gasser

Born
Jul 27, 1962 (64 years old)
Birthplace
Bern, Switzerland
Events
1000 Metres · 1500 m
Height
1.71 m

Sandra Gasser (born 27 July 1962 in Bern) is a retired Swiss track and field athlete who specialised in middle distance running After the 1987 World Championships, where placed third in the 1500 metres, she failed a doping test and was disqualified.

Following her two-year ban, she rejoined the world elite and won bronze medals at both the 1990 European Championships and 1993 World Indoor Championships, although in the final of the latter, she fell before the finish line Sandra Gasser won seven Swiss championship titles, and still holds the Swiss national record in 800 metres.

Their legacy in athletics continues through the records and inspiration they provided to future competitors.

Personal best · 1000 Metres2:31.51
2005 season best12.40Jul 5, 2005 · Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
National record2:31.511000 Metres
Personal best · 1500 m4:01.10

As of Nov 12, 2026: 1000 Metres 2:31.51, 1500 m 4:01.10 (#220 all-time), 2005 season best 12.40 (Jul 5, 2005, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)) · National record (1000 Metres) · 64 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mLausanne 2005Switzerland 100 m all-time list12.40914 pts–
800mBerlin 1987Switzerland 800 m all-time list1:58.901,182 pts#321
MileZürich 1990Switzerland Mile all-time list4:24.941,156 pts–
3000mLausanne 1990Switzerland 3000 m all-time list8:54.131,126 pts#863

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2005100m 12.40+0.8Jul 5, 2005Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1994800m 2:05.48–Jun 4, 1994FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
19941500m Indoor4:12.73–Feb 6, 1994Stuttgart (GER) (i)
19941500m-short-track 4:12.73–Feb 6, 1994–
19941500m-short-track Indoor4:12.73–Feb 6, 1994Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1993800m 2:00.93–May 22, 1993New York, NY (USA)
1993800m-short-track 2:02.68–Mar 6, 1993–
1993800m-short-track Indoor2:02.68–Mar 6, 1993Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sandra Gasser's 1000 Metres personal best is 2:31.51, set on Sep 13, 1989 in Jerez de la Frontera (ESP).

Sandra Gasser competes in the 1000 Metres and 1500 m.

2005 season best: 12.40, set on Jul 5, 2005 in Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI).