On December 22, 2025, Albert Stricker (1923) passed away at the age of 103. Not only did he set European records in the half marathon and marathon, he is also the only Swiss athlete to hold an official IAU world record. In 2018, he set the world record in the 12-hour run in the M90 age category at 52.967 km at the 12-hour run in Basel. IAU Records - IAU - International Association of Ultrarunners
Ten years ago, he was also featured on Swiss television. Folge 1: Marathonläufer Albert Stricker - Glanz & Gloria-Clip - Play SRF