Anje Nel

Anje Nel

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Jan 2, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 600 Metres Short Track

Anje Nel is a South Africa sprinter, born on January 2, 2004. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.91 in the 100m, 24.7h in the 200m, 55.66 in the 400m, 2:13.38 in the 800m and 2:10.85 in the 800m. She has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles57.47
2026 season best58.04May 28, 2026 · Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:33.58
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 30, 2026 · 58.68
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 15, 2026: 400 m hurdles 57.47, 600 Metres Short Track 1:33.58, 2026 season best 58.04 (May 28, 2026, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 30, 2026, 58.68 · 22 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mMS 2026South Africa 100 m all-time list12.91819 pts––
200mPotchefstroom 2022South Africa 200 m all-time list24.7h*970 pts––
400mPretoria 2023South Africa 400 m all-time list55.66989 pts––
800mMS 2025South Africa 800 m all-time list2:13.38936 pts––
800mIndoorTX 20262:10.851,014 pts–#446
100mHMS 2026South Africa 100 m hurdles all-time list14.33977 pts––

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202660mH Indoor8.99–Feb 13, 2026Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
202660mH 9.13–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026100m 12.91-0.5Mar 28, 2026Alumni Bulldog Relays
2026100mH 14.33+1.3May 1, 2026Maroon and White Tune-Up
2026400mH 58.04–May 28, 2026NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:10.85–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026800m Indoor2:10.85–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026800m-short-track 2:14.01–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Anje Nel's 400 m hurdles personal best is 57.47, set on Aug 4, 2022 in Pascual Guerrero Stadium, Cali (COL).

Anje Nel competes in the 400 m hurdles and 600 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 58.04, set on May 28, 2026 in Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 30, 2026, 58.68.