Career
Schwarthoff had his best season in 1995 when set a new German record of 13.05 secretary in Bremen. He was expected to compete for a silver or bronze medal at the World Championships in Gothenburg behind the overwhelming favourite Allen Johnson from the United States. However, Schwarthoff did not finish the semi-final as he fell over a hurdle.
100 metres - 10.57 (1996)
200 metres - 20.86 (1991)
110 metres hurdles - 13.05 (1995) - German record
Long jump - 7.69 (1986).
