Franziska Rochat-Moser
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Franziska Rochat-Moser (17 August 1966 – 7 March 2002) was a long-distance runner from Switzerland, who represented her native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She won the 1997 New York City Marathon.
Moser was married to Philippe Rochat, renowned chef and owner of a prominent French restaurant.[1] She died in an avalanche while climbing in the Swiss Alps.[2]
Achievements
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Switzerland | |||||
1991 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 17th | Marathon | 2:44:07 |
1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | — | Marathon | DNF |
1993 | Lausanne Marathon | Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 2:42:06 |
1994 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 1st | Marathon | 2:27:44 |
1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 18th | Marathon | 2:34:48 |
1997 | World Championships | Athens, Greece | 8th | Marathon | 2:36:16 |
Jungfrau Marathon | Interlaken, Switzerland | 1st | Marathon | 3:22:49 | |
New York City Marathon | New York, United States | 1st | Marathon | 2:28:43 |
References
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- 1966 births
- 2002 deaths
- Swiss marathon runners
- People from Vaud
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Olympic athletes of Switzerland
- New York City Marathon winners
- Deaths in avalanches
- Mountaineering deaths
- Natural disaster deaths in Switzerland
- Frankfurt Marathon winners
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