Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 1998. (Athlete, 02 Dec 2010)
Reason: "After the accident, I missed sports the most. I tried different sports during my rehabilitation and eventually discovered wheelchair racing." (focus.swiss, 24 Mar 2023)
Awards: He was named Athlete of the Year for 2021 by Sport Union Schweiz in Switzerland. (Instagram profile, 10 Apr 2022)
He was flag bearer for Switzerland at the opening ceremony of the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, Germany. (IPC, 20 Aug 2018)
In 2015 he received the Prix Chapeau from Panathlon-Club Luzern in Switzerland for outstanding achievement in sport. (luzern.panathlon.ch, 10 Feb 2015)
He was presented with a special achievement award for his performances in 2014 by the Swiss Paralympic Committee. (swissparalympic.ch, 24 Oct 2014)
He was Switzerland's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (willisauerbote.ch, 30 Aug 2012)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked as a consultant with the Swiss Paraplegics Association. (LinkedIn profile, 01 May 2024; spv.ch, 01 Jan 2023; luzernerzeitung.ch, 31 May 2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 27, 1971
Place of ResidenceNOTTWIL
OccupationAthlete, Consultant
EducationAarau School of Design, Switzerland
Languages SpokenGerman
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T52 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 17.51 |
| 2 | Men's 200m T52 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 31.41 |
| 2 | 100m - T52 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 17.69 |
| 3 | Men's 200m T52 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 32.35 |
| 4 | 100m - T52 | 2012 | London, GBR | 18.41 |
| 4 | Men's 200m T52 | 2012 | London, GBR | 32.75 |
| 5 | 100m - T52 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 18.08 |
| 5 | 100m - T52 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 18.19 |
| 6 | 400m - T52 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:07.72 |
| 8 | 400m - T52 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 1:06.63 |
| 8 | Men's 200m T52 | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 36.00 |
| 8 | 400m - T52 | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 1:12.34 |
| 9 | 400m - T52 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:05.10 |
| 9 | 100m - T52 | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 18.82 |
| 10 | 400m - T52 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:05.60 |
| 11 | 400m - T52 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:03.73 |
| 12 | Men's 800m T52 | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 2:18.57 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men's 200m T52 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 32.54 |
| 1 | 400m - T52 | 2002 | Lille, FRA | 1:05.19 |
| 1 | Men's 4 x 100m Relay T51-53 | 1998 | Birmingham, GBR | 1:19.79 |
| 1 | Men's 4 x 400m Relay T51-53 | 1998 | Birmingham, GBR | 5:08.89 |
| 2 | 100m - T52 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 17.74 |
| 2 | 100m - T52 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 17.82 |
| 2 | Men's 200m T52 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 31.91 |
| 2 | Men's 200m T52 | 2002 | Lille, FRA | 34.88 |
| 3 | 100m - T52 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 17.84 |
| 3 | 100m - T52 | 2002 | Lille, FRA | 18.72 |
| 3 | 100m - T52 | 1998 | Birmingham, GBR | 19.98 |
| 4 | 100m - T52 | 2017 | London, GBR | 18.00 |
| 4 | 100m - T52 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 18.24 |
| 4 | Men's 200m T52 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 33.28 |
| 6 | 400m - T52 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 1:07.83 |
| 6 | 400m - T52 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 1:03.96 |
| 6 | Men's 800m T52 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 2:18.15 |
| 7 | 100m - T52 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 18.17 |
| 7 | 400m - T52 | 2017 | London, GBR | 1:04.83 |
| 7 | 400m - T52 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 1:07.58 |
| 7 | 400m - T52 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 1:09.84 |
| 8 | 100m - T52 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 17.95 |
| 9 | 100m - T52 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 18.34 |
| 9 | Men's 800m T52 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 2:27.12 |
| 11 | 400m - T52 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 1:05.83 |
| 12 | 400m - T52 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 1:05.82 |
| 15 | 400m - T52 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 1:10.39 |
| DNF | Men's 5000m T52 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | DNF |
