Ivan Bitzi

Ivan Bitzi (born August 4, 1975 ) is a former Swiss athlete . His specialty was the 110 meter hurdles . He was multiple Swiss champion and is the Swiss record holder over 50 m and 60 m hurdles. He took part in international championships several times. He started for the Horw Athletics Association . In October 2006 he announced his retirement from top-class sport.

Bitzi lives in the municipality of Kriens. He works as a civil engineering project manager for the Ebikon community. He is married and has two children.

successes

• 1999: Swiss champion 110 meter hurdles
• 2002: Swiss champion 110 meter hurdles; Semi-final European Championships 110 meter hurdles, semi-final Indoor European Championships 60 meter hurdles
• 2003: Semi-final indoor world championships 60 meter hurdles
• 2004: Semi-final indoor world championships 60 meter hurdles
• 2005: Participant World Championships 110 meter hurdles; Semi-final European Indoor Championships 60 meter hurdles
• 2006: Swiss champion 110 meter hurdles; Semi-final European Championships 110 meter hurdles; Semi-final indoor world championships 60 meter hurdles

Personal best

• 110-meter hurdles : 13.52 s, July 10, 2005 in miles
• 100-meter run : 10.76 s, August 30, 2003 in Inwil
• 60-meter hurdles : 7.62 s, February 17, 2002 in Magglingen , Swiss record
• 50-meter hurdles: 6.52 s, February 5, 2006 in St. Gallen , Swiss record