Julien Wanders facts for kids
Julien Wanders at Morat-Fribourg in 2024
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 18 March 1996 Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 10 km, Half marathon |
| Club | Stade Genève |
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| Personal best(s) |
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Julien Wanders is a super-fast long-distance runner from Switzerland. He was born on March 18, 1996. Julien is famous for holding the European record in the half marathon race. He ran it in an amazing 59 minutes and 13 seconds! He set this record at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in 2019.
Julien spends about half of each year training in Iten, Kenya. The other half of the year, he trains in Europe. This helps him stay in top shape for his races.
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Julien Wanders' Running Achievements
Julien Wanders has competed in many important races around the world. He has won several races and set impressive personal bests.
Early Races and Wins
In 2016, Julien started making a name for himself in road races. He finished 4th in the Corrida bulloise and 3rd in the Course urbaine de Bâle. He also placed 4th in the Course de l'Escalade in Geneva.
The year 2017 was a great one for Julien. He won several road races, showing how strong he was becoming. He took first place in the Corrida bulloise, Course urbaine de Bâle, and Course de l'Escalade. He also won the Corrida de Houilles, a 10-kilometer race.
Setting Records and Competing Globally
In 2018, Julien continued to shine. He finished 2nd in the Barcelona Half Marathon. He also placed 8th at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Valencia, Spain. He kept his winning streak going in road races, winning the Corrida bulloise, Course urbaine de Bâle, and Course de l'Escalade again. He also won the Corrida de Houilles for the second year in a row.
The year 2019 was very important for Julien. He set his incredible European record in the half marathon at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon. He also won the Monaco Run 5 km Herculis race. Julien competed in the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, where he ran in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres races. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2019 European Cross Country Championships.
In 2020, Julien competed in the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia. In 2021, he represented Switzerland at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, running in the 10,000 metres event.
Julien Wanders' Best Times
Julien has set many personal best times in different running distances. These are his fastest times ever recorded in official races:
- 5000 metres: 13 minutes, 13.84 seconds (set in Lausanne in 2019)
- 10,000 metres: 27 minutes, 17.29 seconds (a Swiss National Record, set in Hengelo in 2019)
- 10 kilometres: 27 minutes, 13 seconds (a European Record, set in Valencia in 2020)
- Half marathon: 59 minutes, 13 seconds (a European Record, set in Ras Al Khaimah in 2019)
- Marathon: 2 hours, 11 minutes, 52 seconds (set in Paris in 2022)
External links
- Official website: http://julienwanders.ch/
See also
In Spanish: Julien Wanders para niños
