Switzerland

Viktor Röthlin

Marathon European Champion

My first heart rate watch in 1990 was from Polar and I never changed this winning team. Right now I like to run, bike and swim with my Polar Vantage V.

About

Discipline:

Marathon (retired 2014)

Born:

October 14, 1974

Personal best:

2:07:23h (Tokyo marathon, 2008)

Pre-race ritual:

Always a Rösti (Swiss potatoes dish) for dinner, the evening before the marathon.

Proudest sporting moment:

Bronze medal at World Championships in Osaka 2007.

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Career highlights

2014

European Championship, Zurich

3rd place

2010

European Championship, Barcelona

1st place

2008

Beijing Olympics

6th place

Tokyo Marathon

1st place and PB, 2h07’23

2007

World Championship, Osaka

3rd place

2006

European Championship, Gothenburg

2nd place

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Viktor Röthlin

Marathon European Champion

About

Discipline:

Born:

Personal best:

Pre-race ritual:

Proudest sporting moment:

Products

Career highlights

2014

European Championship, Zurich

2010

European Championship, Barcelona

2008

Beijing Olympics

Tokyo Marathon

2007

World Championship, Osaka

2006

European Championship, Gothenburg

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The Ins And Outs Of Mobility Training For Triathletes

Yoga As an Active Recovery Workout

Mindful Workouts – Exercises To Relieve Stress

Polar Ignite Vs. Polar Vantage – Which Polar Watch Is Best For Me?

Bored With Your Workout Routine? 3 Exercise Tweaks To Mix It Up

Group Workout Ideas For 2020 And Beyond From Les Mills

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