Interview in the current issue of “Unterwegs” (“On the Road”)

Presenter Claudia Marty-Eggenberger is on the train with Beat Knechtle, a doctor, professor, and endurance athlete who talks about his everyday life as an ultra-triathlete.

No one in the world has completed as many Ironman triathlons as you: Non-stop, swimming 3.8 kilometers ten times, cycling 180 kilometers, and running 42 kilometers of a marathon. You are also a doctor and have published over 760 scientific papers as a professor at the University of Zurich. How does a person manage that?

Guy Rossi

For over three decades, Guy Rossi has immersed himself in the world of ultra triathlons, swimming, biking, and running with unwavering enthusiasm and passion. His journey began in Colmar in 1987 during the 24 Hours of Triathlon, where he completed eight hours each of swimming, cycling, and running solo. This event marked the beginning of a lifelong affair with the triathlon’s elements—water, wind, and earth—which he had been drawn to since his childhood in Marseille. There, he developed his endurance on the volleyball court, eventually playing for the French university and military teams.

Named as an inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS

ScholarGPS celebrates Highly Ranked Scholars™ for their exceptional performance in various Fields, Disciplines, and Specialties. Beat Knechtle’s prolific publication record, the high impact of his work, and the outstanding quality of his scholarly contributions have placed him in the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide.

View the scholar profile and rankings: https://scholargps.com/scholars/67150059533305/beat-knechtle?tracking_id=1a93f3978f22ffc68c8c

Listed below is a summary of the areas (and Beat Knechtle’s ranking in those areas) in which he has been awarded Highly Ranked Scholar status based on his accomplishments over the totality of his career (lifetime) and over the prior five years:

2nd Hallwyl Castle Marathon

The second edition of the Schloss Hallwyl Marathon took place on April 27.

The runners had to complete 2 laps around Lake Hallwil, starting and finishing in Beinwil am See.

The conditions were perfect, and the views of the Alps were breathtaking, depending on the direction of the run.

It was marathon number 442.

The run has the rating ’extremely recommendable'.

Zurich Marathon

1 week after summer temperatures in Germany, the Zurich Marathon followed at around 4 °C and sleet showers. Marathon Number 441.

See more https://www.zuerichmarathon.ch/

23rd LIWA running event

On April 14, the 23rd LIWA running event took place in Lichtenwald, Germany, with the Schurwald Marathon. Around 700 meters of altitude almost exclusively in the forest.

Marathon number 440 took place in summer temperatures.

3rd Arbon Marathon

The 3rd Arbon Marathon took place on March 31. It started in Arbon, looped to Rorschach, and then looped to Uttwil.

There was lots of gravel, lots of wind, and lots of sun.

But the postponement by one day was a good idea, as there was a lot of rain on the planned day.

This is marathon number 439.

50 km run Arbon

To celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Ursula and Christian Marti organized a 50 km run in proper style.

Only a marathon would have been possible.

Unfortunately, there were no more finisher medals for the marathon course, so it had to be 50 km.

This turned out to be marathon number 438.

IUTA World Cup 2023

In recognition of the podium finish in the 2023 Overall World Cup, the IUTA presented us with a beautiful trophy.

This year is a marathon year.

Comeback next year.