On December 28, 2025, the fifth edition of the Mittelland Marathon, the so-called “winter edition,” took place in Wangen an der Aare.
With temperatures of 1 °C, strong winds, and little sunshine, the runners had to complete six laps.
Read moreIt was a good idea to add another marathon to the tally at the end of the year.
The fourth edition of Cannero 6 ore took place on December 7. Beautifully situated on Lake Maggiore, the race consisted of laps of 2145 m in length and 10 m in elevation gain on granite slabs and cobblestones. For a €25 entry fee, participants enjoyed a perfectly organized competition, with the village priest sending the runners on their way, a large buffet, and, at the end, a large medal and a backpack full of natural products.
Read moreScholarGPS has updated Scholar Profiles and Rankings. Beat Knechtle is listed as a highly ranked scholar in the fields of anthropometry, life sciences, and physiology. His H-index is 60. He ranks first in half marathons and second in world championships and Ironman triathlons.
Read moreThe full evaluation can be found at Beat Knechtle | Scholar Profiles and Rankings | ScholarGPS
Physician and endurance athlete