Franziska Rochat-Moser at the New York Marathon – she explores boundaries, triumphs in New York and dies tragically

– She pushes boundaries, triumphs in New York and dies tragically

Franziska Rochat-Moser wins the prestigious New York Marathon in 1997 – as the first and only Swiss woman to date. And the woman from Bern perfectly managed to slip into two roles.

– Published: 02.11.2021, 05:40—

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And then “God Save the Queen” blared out of the loudspeakers in Central Park. This is worthy and beautiful on this November 2, 1997, God shall the marathonkprotect queen. But at this point in time, the British national anthem is the wrong one. The New York organizers are in trouble and completely taken by surprise by the winner from Switzerland. Neither lies the Swisspsalm ready to play another Swiss flag to hoist.