Rochat-Moser, Franziska (1966–2002)

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Rochat-Moser, Franziska (1966–2002)

Swiss marathon runner. Name variations: Franziska Moser. Born Franziska Moser, Aug 17, 1966, in Crissier, Switzerland; died of injuries, Mar 7, 2002, when a snow ledge collapsed while she was climbing in Swiss Alps, near Lausanne; m. Philippe Rochat (chef).

Began athletic career in orienteering; won Swiss marathon championship (1989) and Frankfurt Marathon (1994); won New York City Marathon (1997); placed 2nd in Boston Marathon (1999); retired from competition following hip operation (2001); gave up law career to run the three-star gourmet restaurant Girardet at L'Hotel de Ville in hometown of Crissier with husband.

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