From June 28 to July 7, the 7th edition of the 10 Marathon in 10 Days event took place in Bad Blumau in Styria, Austria.
The aim was to run a marathon every day for 10 days.
Those who successfully completed one marathon received a finisher’s medal, and those who completed all 10 marathons received an eleventh official finisher’s medal.
Read moreThe third edition of the Reichenau Marathon took place on June 16.
It started in Switzerland, then ran around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island of Reichenau and back to Switzerland through the Wollmatinger Forest and the flea market in Constance.
Read moreIt was marathon number 457.
The 23rd edition of the LGT Alpine Marathon from Bendern to Malbun took place on June 8, 2024.
There were 1870 m of ascent and 720 m of descent to overcome.
Over snowfields, over small streams, through large puddles - not really the ideal stomping ground for a long-distance triathlete.
Nevertheless, there was marathon number 456.
Read moreThe last Winterthur Marathon took place on May 26, 2024.
This race was characterized by endless gravel and trail paths with hurdles over roots.
Read moreAfter the Eastern Switzerland Marathon Days, there are now 455 marathons.
The first Eastern Switzerland Marathon Days took place from May 1st to 12th.
The aim was to run a marathon every day for 12 days.
Organized by Christian Marti from the 100 Marathon Club Switzerland, interested runners from many countries took part.
Beat Knechtle was the only runner to finish all 12 marathons.
In the gallery you can see all diplomas of all 12 days.
Read morePresenter 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?
Read moreFor 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.
Read moreScholarGPS 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:
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