Céline Schärer
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Céline Schärer is a professional Swiss
triathlete, National U23 Champion of the year 2010 and member of the National Team (Team Olympic Distance).
In 2006 Céline Schärer took part in her first ITU competition. In 2007 she placed 24th and 31st respectively in the Junior European and the Junior World Championships, and she won several national triathlons in her age category: Duathlon Irchel (13 May 2007, youth A), Aquathlon Basel (26 May 2007, youth A), Triathlon Murthen (10 June 2007, junior), and Zyttrum Triathlon (16 June 2007, youth A).
In 2008 and 2009 she achieved four top ten positions in Junior European Cups, in Switzerland she won the Zürich Triathlon (12 July 2008) and the Uster Triathlon (24 August 2008, junior), in 2009 she won the VW Circuit (junior) and placed second in the National Junior Championships. In 2010 she placed 9th in the European U23 Championships and 23rd in the World U23 Championships.
In Switzerland, Céline Schärer represents the swimming club Schwimmclub Frauenfeld and the triathlon club Tri Team Zugerland (Triathlon Checkpoint Zugerland).
Since 2008 Céline Schärer also takes part in the prestigious French Club Championship Series Lyonnaise des Eaux
, first for the club Ste. Geneviève, since 2009 for Tri Club Chateauroux 36. In Paris (18 July 2010) she placed 35th, at the Grand Final of this circuit in La Baule (18 September 2010) she placed 30th and, as the second best of her club, was still among the three triathlètes classants l'équipe. Most of the Lyonnaise des Eaux triathletes of Tri Chateaueoux are foreign elite stars like Ricarda Lisk
, Magali Messmer
, Daniela Ryf
, Melanie Annaheim
or Schärer's team mate in the National team, Ruth Nivon Machoud
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Céline Schärer lives in Steinhausen
and finished the Fachmittelschule, a kind of high school, in Zug
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Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
triathlete, National U23 Champion of the year 2010 and member of the National Team (Team Olympic Distance).
In 2006 Céline Schärer took part in her first ITU competition. In 2007 she placed 24th and 31st respectively in the Junior European and the Junior World Championships, and she won several national triathlons in her age category: Duathlon Irchel (13 May 2007, youth A), Aquathlon Basel (26 May 2007, youth A), Triathlon Murthen (10 June 2007, junior), and Zyttrum Triathlon (16 June 2007, youth A).
In 2008 and 2009 she achieved four top ten positions in Junior European Cups, in Switzerland she won the Zürich Triathlon (12 July 2008) and the Uster Triathlon (24 August 2008, junior), in 2009 she won the VW Circuit (junior) and placed second in the National Junior Championships. In 2010 she placed 9th in the European U23 Championships and 23rd in the World U23 Championships.
In Switzerland, Céline Schärer represents the swimming club Schwimmclub Frauenfeld and the triathlon club Tri Team Zugerland (Triathlon Checkpoint Zugerland).
Since 2008 Céline Schärer also takes part in the prestigious French Club Championship Series Lyonnaise des Eaux
Grand Prix de Triathlon
The Grand Prix de Triathlon , defines itself as the most outstanding triathlon event in France and attracts numerous international elite triathletes hired by French clubs.The Grand Prix may not be confused with the Coupe de France des Clubs, which is not a...
, first for the club Ste. Geneviève, since 2009 for Tri Club Chateauroux 36. In Paris (18 July 2010) she placed 35th, at the Grand Final of this circuit in La Baule (18 September 2010) she placed 30th and, as the second best of her club, was still among the three triathlètes classants l'équipe. Most of the Lyonnaise des Eaux triathletes of Tri Chateaueoux are foreign elite stars like Ricarda Lisk
Ricarda Lisk
Ricarda Lisk , is a professional German triathlete, National Elite Champion of the year 2010, and a permanent member of the German Kader, i.e...
, Magali Messmer
Magali Messmer
Magali Di Marco Messmer , is one of the most seasoned professional elite triathletes and part of the Swiss National Team since 1995. She took part in two Olympic Games, placing 3rd in Sydney and 13th in Beijing...
, Daniela Ryf
Daniela Ryf
Daniela Ryf is a Swiss triathlete who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008, she finished seventh in the Olympic triathlon event. In 2010, Ryf placed third in the inaugural 2010 ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships....
, Melanie Annaheim
Melanie Annaheim
Melanie Annaheim is a professional Swiss triathlete, member of the National Team and bronze medalist of the 2009 Swiss Championships....
or Schärer's team mate in the National team, Ruth Nivon Machoud
Ruth Nivon Machoud
Ruth Nivon Machoud is a professional Mexican Swiss triathlete and since 2009 permanent member of the Swiss National Team.Since 2006 Ruth Nivon Machoud has taken part in ITU events...
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Céline Schärer lives in Steinhausen
Steinhausen
Steinhausen may refer to*Steinhausen an der Rottum, Baden-Württemberg, Germany*Steinhausen, a settlement and the district capital of Steinhausen Constituency, Namibia*Steinhausen, Canton Zug, Switzerland...
and finished the Fachmittelschule, a kind of high school, in Zug
Zug
Zug , is a German-speaking city in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing nets and hence to the right to fish.The city of Zug is located in the Canton of Zug and is its capital...
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ITU Competitions
Unless indicated otherwise the following competitions are triathlons (Olympic Distance) and belong to the Elite category. The list is based upon the official ITU rankings and the athlete's ITU Profile Page.| Date | Competition | Place | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-23 | European Championships (Junior) | Autun | 26 |
| 2007-06-29 | European Championships (Junior) | Copenhagen | 24 |
| 2007-08-30 | BG World Championships (Junior) | Hamburg | 31 |
| 2008-05-10 | European Championships (Junior) | Lisbon | 13 |
| 2008-06-28 | European Cup (Junior) | Holten | 7 |
| 2008-09-06 | European Cup (Junior) | Pulpí | 2 |
| 2009-06-06 | European Cup (Junior) | Vienna | 6 |
| 2009-06-20 | European Cup (Junior) | Tarzo Revine | 5 |
| 2009-07-02 | European Championships (Junior) | Holten | 20 |
| 2009-08-23 | European Cup | Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) | 17 |
| 2010-05-30 | African Cup | Larache | 9 |
| 2010-08-15 | European Cup | Geneva | DNF |
| 2010-08-28 | European Championships (U23) | Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto) | 9 |
| 2010-09-08 | Dextro Energy World Championship Series, Grand Final: U23 Championships | Budapest | 23 |
| 2011-04-17 | World Cup | Ishigaki | 28 |
| 2011-07-09 | Premium European Cup | Holten | 6 |
| 2011-07-24 | European Cup | Geneva | 4 |
| 2011-08-14 | World Cup | Tiszaújváros | 38 |