My Interests
"Naturally there is much more about me than sports"
Family Man
Being a devoted husband and father is my top priority. Family time creates the foundation for everything else in life.
Winter Swimming
The invigorating challenge of cold water swimming builds mental resilience and physical strength.
Triathlon
Triathlon is a vent for me. Doing a tough training in the morning is probably the best way to start my day.
3D & Design
Creating and visualizing in three dimensions combines technical skills with artistic expression.
Reading Science Fiction
Science fiction books expand the imagination and explore possibilities beyond our current reality.
Diving
Exploring underwater worlds brings peace and wonder, discovering life beneath the surface.
Traveling
Experiencing different cultures and landscapes broadens perspectives and creates lasting memories.
Cooking
Creating delicious meals brings joy and nourishment to family and friends.
Hiking and Winter Sports
Mountain adventures and winter activities connect me with nature and provide physical challenges.
Sports Timeline
2017
Green City Marathon Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
I liked this initiative, and together with my brother we did the entire course. We switched running and cycling throughout the race, and it was a great experience sharing this challenge as a team.
Distance: 42.195 km
Family team marathon completion
2017
Gigathlon 2017
Switzerland
Multi-stage endurance event across Switzerland with experience report shared.
Multi-day endurance completion
2017
Zürich Marathon
Zürich, Switzerland
On my birthday, I finished the Zürich Marathon. My goal was to maintain a 5:30 pace, which I achieved. It was a mental challenge, but I was ready and recovered quickly afterward.
Distance: 42.195 km
Time: 5:30 pace
Birthday marathon with perfect pacing
2016
Swissman Triathlon
Switzerland
A long day with many experiences, together with all my supporters at Swissman 2016. Due to thunderstorms, the swim was cancelled turning it into a duathlon. Despite overcoming a previous muscle fiber tear, I cycled challenging mountain passes including Gotthard, Furka, and Grimsel, then completed a demanding 42.2km marathon. The beauty of such competitions is not the goal, but the journey there.
Distance: 4km run + 180km bike + 42.2km run
Completed extreme duathlon in challenging conditions
2015
Transruinaulta Marathon
Switzerland
Mountain marathon with significant elevation gain through scenic Swiss landscapes.
Distance: 42.195 km
Mountain marathon completion
2015
Cologne Triathlon Weekend
Cologne, Germany
Participated just two weeks after the Inferno Triathlon.
Back-to-back triathlon completion
2015
Inferno Triathlon
Switzerland
Reaching the Schilthorn for the second time, I focused on finding inner peace and setting clear goals. This race emphasized the importance of mental preparation and having support from the people around me during these extreme challenges.
Distance: Olympic+ distance with extreme elevation
Second Inferno with mental mastery
2015
Ironman Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany
After internal debate about attempting a long-distance triathlon, I found myself satisfied with my previous performances and saw the 140.6-mile race as an intriguing challenge. Despite extensive preparation and commitment to the full Ironman distance, I did not finish this race.
Distance: 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run
DNF - Did not finish
2014
Jungfrau Marathon
Interlaken, Switzerland
For my first marathon, I chose quite a challenge. Thanks to Martin, I got one of the coveted starting spots for the Jungfrau Marathon. The day before, I still had ankle pain - a slight irritation of the posterior tibial tendon, but I completed this demanding mountain course.
Distance: 42.195 km
First marathon despite injury
2014
Inferno Triathlon
Switzerland
Two years after first encountering triathlon at the Uster Triathlon 2012, where I rode a route with what seemed like an incredible number of elevation meters in a relay, I never would have thought what would come next in my athletic journey. This marked the beginning of my serious triathlon pursuits.
Distance: Olympic+ distance with extreme elevation
First Inferno completion - journey begins