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Werner Meier

Werner Meier

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Birth dateMay 31, 1949
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Werner Meier is a Switzerland middle-distance runner, born on May 31, 1949. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:39.2h in the 1500m, 7:48.8h in the 3000m, 13:35.04 in the 5000m, 2:14:50 in the Marathon and 3:46.5h in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Switzerland.

Key facts
3000 m
7:48.8h
1500 m
3:39.2h
1984 season best
2:14:50
Mar 18, 1984
1984 season best
Record
National record · 4x800 Metres Relay 7:30.80
National record
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 3000 m 7:48.8h, 1500 m 3:39.2h, 1984 season best 2:14:50 (Mar 18, 1984) · National record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 77 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:39.2HT
7:48.8HT
13:35.04
2:14:50
3:46.5HT
5:07.6HT
8:02.60
48:00
7:30.80
1:18:29

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1984
Marathon
2:14:50-Mar 18, 1984
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1983
CrossCount
41:30-Mar 20, 1983
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1983
10MilesRoa
48:00-May 21, 1983--
1983
Marathon
2:15:06-Sep 25, 1983
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1981
25Kilometr
1:18:29-Oct 10, 1981--
1979
CrossCount
41:45-Mar 25, 1979
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1975
1500m
3:40.8h-Aug 13, 1975
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1975
1500m-short-track
3:46.5h-Mar 8, 1975-European Indoor Championships
1975
3000m
7:48.8h-Jul 3, 1975--
1975
5000m
13:35.04-Jul 1, 1975
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1974
1500m
3:39.91-Jun 27, 1974
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1974
2000m
5:07.6h-Aug 20, 1974--
1974
4x800Metre
7:30.80-Jul 31, 1974--
1974
5000m
13:38.4h-Jul 12, 1974
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1973
1500m
3:39.2h-Jun 30, 1973
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1973
3000m-short-track
8:02.60-Mar 10, 1973-European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)
1973
5000m
13:37.8h-Jul 6, 1973
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1972
1500m
3:43.2h-Sep 8, 1972
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1984

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:50-Mar 18Barcelona

1983

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:06-Sep 25Berlin Marathon, Berlin
10MilesRoa
48:00-May 21Grand Prix of Bern, Bern
CrossCount
41:30-Mar 2011th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Gateshead

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
25Kilometr
1:18:29-Oct 10Swiss 25 km Road Running Championships, Aarau

1979

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
41:45-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Limerick

1975

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.8HT-Aug 13Aarau
3000m
7:48.8HT-Jul 3Oslo
5000m
13:35.04-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m-short-track
3:58.9HT-Mar 9European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:58.9HT-Mar 8European Indoor Championships
1500m-short-track
3:46.5HT-Mar 8European Indoor Championships

1974

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:05.4HT-Sep 6Roma European Championships
5000m
14:05.4HT-Sep 2Roma European Championships
2000m
5:07.6HT-Aug 20Aarau
4x800Metre
7:30.80-Jul 31Zürich
5000m
13:38.4HT-Jul 12London
1500m
3:39.91-Jun 27Helsinki World Games, Helsinki

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:37.8HT-Jul 6Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
1500m
3:39.2HT-Jun 30European Cup Preliminary Rounds, Lisboa
3000m-short-track
8:02.60-Mar 10European Indoor Championships, Ahoy, Rotterdam (i)

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.2HT-Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München

Honours

7

European Indoor Championships

1500 Metres Short Track

1975
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Werner Meier's 3000 m personal best?

Werner Meier's 3000 m personal best is 7:48.8h, set on Jul 3, 1975 in Oslo (NOR).

Which events does Werner Meier compete in?

Werner Meier competes in the 3000 m and 1500 m.

How did Werner Meier perform in 1984?

1984 season best: 2:14:50, set on Mar 18, 1984.