Franziska Rochat-Moser
Swiss distance runner
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| Intro | Swiss distance runner | |
| Places | Switzerland | |
| was | Runner Athlete Marathon runner | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 17 August 1966, Herzogenbuchsee, Switzerland | |
| Death | 7 March 2002Lausanne, Switzerland (aged 35 years) | |
| Star sign | Leo |
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Biography
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. She died in an avalanche while climbing in the Swiss Alps.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |