Viktor Röthlin

Who Is Viktor Rothlin?

Viktor Rothlin is a Swiss marathon runner. He used to run long distances for fun and for sport. He is known for his steady pace and his love of the road.

Fans think of him as a calm and steady athlete. He has a quiet smile and a friendly voice. He enjoys sharing stories about his runs and his life in Switzerland.

Early Life and Background

Viktor Rothlin was born on October fourteen 1974.

Career and Claim to Fame

His official website is en.wikipedia.org wiki ViktorRothlin.

Birthday, Age and Zodiac

Viktor Rothlin was born on October fourteen 1974. He is fifty two years old. His zodiac sign is Libra. Libras are known for being fair and balanced. They like harmony and they often help others find peace.

Fun Facts and Legacy

Viktor Rothlin is a Swiss marathon runner who was born on October fourteen 1974. He is fifty two years old and his sign is Libra. His official website is en.wikipedia.org wiki ViktorRothlin. Fans remember him for his steady steps and his calm smile.

Viktor Röthlin - Quick Facts

Profile Overview of Viktor Röthlin

Viktor Röthlin (born 14 October 1974 in Kerns, Obwalden) is a Swiss former long-distance runner, who specialized in the marathon.

Röthlin won the silver medal at the 2006 European Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, the bronze medal at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, Japan, and the gold medal at the 2010 European Championships in Barcelona, Spain.

He also competed in the marathon at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia (finishing 36th), at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece (where he did not finish), at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China (where he placed 6th in a time of 2:10:35) and at the 2012 Olympics in London, Great Britain (where he finished in 11th with a time of 2:12:48).

Röthlin has set four Swiss national records at the marathon distance: In September 2001 at the Berlin Marathon, his time of 2:10:54 eclipsed the previous Swiss national record of 2:11:10 (set by Daniel Boltz in 1991). In April 2004, in his victory at the Zürich Marathon, Röthlin lowered the national record to 2:09:56. In April 2007, he lowered the national record again, when he won the Zürich Marathon in a time of 2:08:20, and in February 2008, he once more improved the Swiss record to 2:07:23 when he won the Tokyo Marathon.

Röthlin attempted no marathons in 2009, because he contracted thrombosis during a flight from the United Arab Emirates in the Spring of 2009, which led to a pulmonary embolism and fluid buildup in his chest; the condition was treated with rest and medication.

At the 2012 Tokyo Marathon he had his fastest performance since his victory in 2008, as he finished fifth with a time of 2:08:32 hours.

Röthlin retired from competitive marathon running in 2014, after finishing fifth at the European Championships in Zürich.

Since retiring, Röthlin has been active in coaching, becoming the coach of Matthias Kyburz in 2024.

Source: adapted from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_R%C3%B6thlin), text available under CC BY-SA 4.0.