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Sonja Knöpfli

Sonja Knöpfli

SUISUIWomen
Birth dateJul 11, 1977
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Sonja Knöpfli is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on July 11, 1977. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:08.52 in the 800m, 4:19.03 in the 1500m, 9:49.14 in the 3000m, 16:14.85 in the 5000m and 1:15:08 in the Semi. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Key facts
1500 m
4:19.03
Half Marathon
1:15:08
2006 season best
7:51:34
Jun 10, 2006
2006 season best
Record
National record · 100 Kilometres Road 7:51:34
National record
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 1500 m 4:19.03, Half Marathon 1:15:08, 2006 season best 7:51:34 (Jun 10, 2006) · National record (100 Kilometres Road) · 49 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2006
100Kilomet
7:51:34-Jun 10, 2006
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2005
100Kilomet
8:00:52-Jun 17, 2005
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2000
1500m
4:30.71-Jun 7, 2000
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2000
Semi
1:15:08-Apr 15, 2000--
1999
1500m
4:26.46-May 24, 1999
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1999
3000m
9:49.14-May 13, 1999--
1999
5000m
16:14.85-Jun 9, 1999
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1998
800m
2:11.07-Aug 25, 1998
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1998
1500m
4:19.03-Jun 19, 1998
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1997
1500m
4:25.84-May 28, 1997
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1997
CrossCount
17:30-Feb 16, 1997
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1997
5000m
18:27.75-Jun 7, 1997
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1996
1500m
4:24.85-Jun 25, 1996
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1996
CrossCount
11:14-Dec 15, 1996
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3rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1995
800m
2:08.52-Jul 27, 1995
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European Junior Championships
1995
CrossCount
15:43-Mar 25, 1995
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2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100Kilomet
7:51:34-Jun 10Biel Swiss 100 km Championships, Biel

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
100Kilomet
8:00:52-Jun 17Biel Swiss 100km Championships, Biel

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:30.71-Jun 7Kassel Askina 2000, Kassel
Semi
1:15:08-Apr 15Schwyz Half Marathon, Schwyz

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:25.01-Aug 7Swiss Championships, Luzern
5000m
16:14.85-Jun 9Koblenz
1500m
4:26.46-May 24Basel St. Jakob-Leichtathletik Station, Basel
3000m
9:49.14-May 13Langenthal

1998

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:26.08-Aug 29Meilen
800m
2:11.07-Aug 25Lausanne National, Lausanne
1500m
4:29.24-Jul 5Swiss Championships, Frauenfeld
1500m
4:46.77-Jul 4Swiss Championships, Frauenfeld
1500m
4:19.03-Jun 19Rhede
1500m
4:25.90-Jun 6European Cup 1st League Group A, Budapest
1500m
4:20.89-Jun 1Basel

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
18:27.75-Jun 7European Cup 1st League Group B, Dublin
1500m
4:25.84-May 28Kassel
CrossCount
17:30-Feb 1627th REEBOK EUROCROSS, Diekirch

1996

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
11:14-Dec 153rd European Cross Country Championships, Charleroi
1500m
4:24.85-Jun 25Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
CrossCount
15:00-Mar 2324th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stellenbosch

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:08.52-Jul 27European Junior Championships
CrossCount
15:43-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships, Durham

Honours

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Swiss Championships

5000 Metres

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sonja Knöpfli's 1500 m personal best?

Sonja Knöpfli's 1500 m personal best is 4:19.03, set on Jun 19, 1998 in Rhede (GER).

Which events does Sonja Knöpfli compete in?

Sonja Knöpfli competes in the 1500 m and Half Marathon.

How did Sonja Knöpfli perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 7:51:34, set on Jun 10, 2006.