History of Marcel Hug in Timeline

Marcel Hug, a Swiss Paralympic athlete known as 'The Silver Bullet', competes in T54 wheelchair racing. He has participated in four Summer Paralympic Games, securing two bronze medals in 2004. In 2010, he achieved four world records within four days. At the 2011 World Championships, he earned a gold in the 10,000m and four silver medals, often contending with rival David Weir. The 2012 London Paralympics saw him win two silvers. Hug dominated the 2013 World Championships with five golds and a silver. The 2016 Rio Paralympics were successful as he won two golds in the 800m and marathon, and two silvers in the 1500m and 5000m.

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January 1986: Marcel Hug's Birth

In January 1986, Marcel Hug was born. He is a Paralympic athlete from Switzerland who competes in category T54 wheelchair racing events.

1986: Birth of Marcel Hug

In 1986, Marcel Hug was born in the municipality of Pfyn in Switzerland with spina bifida. He grew up on a farm as the youngest of four brothers.

2001: Joining Wheelchair Sport Switzerland and sports school

In 2001, Marcel Hug made the athletics team for Wheelchair Sport Switzerland (Rollstuhlsport Schweiz), and was accepted into the sports school at Kreuzlingen.

2002: Acceptance at Schule für Beruf und Weiterbildung

In 2002, Marcel Hug accepted a place at the Schule für Beruf und Weiterbildung (School for Employment and Further Education) in Romanshorn.

2004: Athens Paralympic Games

In 2004, Marcel Hug competed in his first Summer Paralympic Games in Athens for Switzerland, securing two bronze medals.

2004: Summer Paralympics in Athens

In 2004, Marcel Hug represented Switzerland at the Summer Paralympics in Athens, winning two bronze medals in the 800m and 1500m races.

2006: IPC Athletics World Championships

In 2006, Marcel Hug competed at the IPC Athletics World Championships in Assen, Netherlands, winning his first major international gold medal in the men's 10,000m T54 and three silver medals.

2008: Summer Paralympics in Beijing

In 2008, Marcel Hug competed in the Summer Paralympics in Beijing, but the games were a disappointment as he failed to record a single podium finish.

June 2010: Setting World Records

Between June 24 and 27, 2010, Marcel Hug set new world records in four events in the T54 category: 800m, 1,500m, 5,000m, and 10,000m.

2010: Breaking Records

In 2010, Marcel Hug broke the world records previously held by David Weir, raising expectations for the upcoming competitions.

2011: Berlin Marathon Victory

In 2011, Marcel Hug secured his first major city marathon event by winning the Berlin Marathon.

2011: IPC Athletics World Championship

In 2011, at the IPC Athletics World Championship held in Christchurch, New Zealand, Marcel Hug won a gold medal in the 10,000m and silver medals in the 400m, 800m, 1,500m and 5,000m. He was nicknamed 'The Silver Bullet'.

2011: World Championships

In 2011, at the World Championships, Marcel Hug won a gold medal in the 10,000 metres and four silver medals, losing the gold in three events to David Weir.

2011: Setting the Stage for the Paralympics

The 2011 World Championships set the stage for the build-up to the 2012 Summer Paralympics, held in London.

2012: Paralympic Finals Preparation

In 2012, David Weir aimed for the Paralympic finals in London, building up to the event after Marcel Hug broke his records in 2010.

2012: Berlin Marathon Win

In 2012, Marcel Hug won the men's elite wheelchair event at the Berlin Marathon.

2012: London Summer Paralympics and Berlin Marathon Win

In 2012, at the London Summer Paralympics, Marcel Hug won a silver medal in the 800m and finished just outside the medals in the 1,500m and 5,000m. He also won the 2012 Berlin Marathon.

2012: London Summer Paralympics

In 2012, at the Summer Paralympics in London, Marcel Hug won two silver medals in the 800m and the marathon, continuing his rivalry with David Weir.

November 2013: New York Marathon Victory

In November 2013, Marcel Hug won the New York Marathon, edging out Ernst Van Dyk in a close race.

2013: New York City Marathon Win

In 2013, Marcel Hug won the men's elite wheelchair event at the New York City Marathon.

2013: World Championships Domination

In 2013, at the World Championships, Marcel Hug dominated the field, securing five gold medals and one silver medal.

April 2014: London Marathon Victory

On April 13, 2014, Marcel Hug won the London Marathon, beating his long-time rival Weir into second place.

2014: London Marathon Win

In 2014, Marcel Hug won the men's elite wheelchair event at the London Marathon.

April 2015: Boston Marathon Win

On April 20, 2015, Marcel Hug won the Boston Marathon, beating Ernst Van Dyk into second place.

2015: Boston Marathon Win

In 2015, Marcel Hug won the men's elite wheelchair event at the Boston Marathon.

2016: Rio Paralympics and Marathon Wins

In 2016, Marcel Hug competed at the Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, winning two silver medals and two gold medals. He also won the Chicago Marathon and the New York City Marathon.