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Arista Hefer Nienaber
RSAWomenBirth dateDec 9, 1987
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Arista Hefer Nienaber is a South Africa sprinter, born on December 9, 1987. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
Her personal bests include 12.07 in the 100m, 23.70 in the 200m, 53.26 in the 400m, 46.90 in the 4x100m and 3:36.05 in the 4x400m. She has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
As of Oct 2, 2026: 400 m 53.26, 200 m 23.70, 2014 season best 53.26 (Apr 12, 2014) · 38 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 200m | 23.70 | -0.3 | Apr 26, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2014 | 400m | 53.26 | - | Apr 12, 2014 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | 200m | 23.84 | +1.5 | Mar 2, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | 400m | 53.88 | - | Mar 16, 2013 | ↑ | - |
| 2013 | 4x400m | 3:36.05 | - | Jul 12, 2013 | - | - |
| 2012 | 200m | 24.04 | +1.4 | May 5, 2012 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 100m | 12.07 | +1.0 | Mar 4, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2010 | 200m | 24.46 | -0.8 | Mar 4, 2010 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | 200m | 24.59 | - | Jan 23, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2009 | 400m | 55.99 | - | Jan 23, 2009 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 200m | 24.25 | +1.9 | Mar 27, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2008 | 400m | 54.30 | - | Mar 27, 2008 | ↑ | - |
| 2007 | 200m | 24.48 | +2.6 | Mar 31, 2007 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 100m | 12.12 | +0.6 | Jan 20, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 200m | 24.26 | +3.8 | Jan 20, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2006 | 4x100m | 46.90 | - | Aug 19, 2006 | - | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
| 2006 | 400m | 55.06 | - | Apr 8, 2006 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | 200m | 24.15 | -1.8 | Sep 4, 2005 | ↑ | - |
| 2005 | 400m | 55.4h | - | Mar 20, 2005 | ↑ | - |
2014
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 54.09 | - | May 9 | Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom |
200m | 24.56 | -0.2 | Apr 26 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
200m | 23.86 | +1.3 | Apr 26 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
200m | 23.70 | -0.3 | Apr 26 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 59.05 | - | Apr 25 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 54.10 | - | Apr 25 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 53.26 | - | Apr 12 | South African Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 53.56 | - | Apr 11 | South African Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 53.97 | - | Mar 25 | Sasolburg NWU Pukke Permit Meeting, Sasolburg |
200m | 23.78 | +1.4 | Mar 1 | Pretoria |
400m | 54.27 | - | Mar 1 | Pretoria |
200m | 24.37 | +3.1 | Feb 22 | Pretoria |
2013
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:36.05 | - | Jul 12 | Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan |
200m | 24.23 | +3.0 | Jul 10 | Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan |
200m | 24.11 | +0.4 | Jul 9 | Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan |
200m | 24.22 | -0.5 | Apr 22 | Johannesburg |
400m | 54.62 | - | Apr 15 | Stellenbosch |
400m | 54.10 | - | Apr 12 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
400m | 54.01 | - | Apr 12 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
200m | 23.89 | +0.7 | Mar 19 | Potchefstroom |
400m | 53.88 | - | Mar 16 | Potchefstroom |
200m | 23.91 | +0.2 | Mar 16 | Potchefstroom |
400m | 54.84 | - | Mar 6 | Potchefstroom |
200m | 23.84 | +1.5 | Mar 2 | Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria |
2012
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 24.04 | +1.4 | May 5 | Pretoria South African Open Championships, Pretoria |
200m | 24.21 | +0.9 | May 5 | Pretoria South African Open Championships, Pretoria |
200m | 24.31 | +0.4 | May 5 | Pretoria South African Open Championships, Pretoria |
2010
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 12.07 | +1.0 | Mar 4 | Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom |
200m | 24.46 | -0.8 | Mar 4 | Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom |
200m | 24.99 | +0.2 | Feb 19 | Port Elizabeth Yellow Pages Series, Port Elizabeth |
2009
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 25.25 | -0.4 | Mar 14 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
200m | 25.45 | +0.1 | Mar 6 | Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston |
400m | 55.99 | - | Jan 23 | Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom |
200m | 24.59 | - | Jan 23 | Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom |
2008
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 55.18 | - | Mar 27 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
200m | 24.25 | +1.9 | Mar 27 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
200m | 24.27 | -0.3 | Mar 27 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 54.30 | - | Mar 27 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
200m | 24.57 | +2.4 | Mar 27 | Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 55.80 | - | Mar 14 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
400m | 56.52 | - | Mar 14 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
400m | 55.31 | - | Feb 22 | Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston |
200m | 24.86 | +0.3 | Feb 8 | Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban |
2007
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 24.50 | - | Mar 31 | Durban South African University Championships, Durban |
200m | 24.48 | +2.6 | Mar 31 | Durban South African University Championships, Durban |
200m | 24.49 | +2.1 | Mar 31 | Durban South African University Championships, Durban |
2006
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 46.90 | - | Aug 19 | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
400m | 55.64 | - | Aug 16 | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
400m | 55.20 | - | Aug 15 | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
400m | 55.64 | - | Aug 15 | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
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Honours
🥉
2013Universiade
4x400 Metres Relay
🥈
2005Tunis-Radés African Junior Championships
200 Metres
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Arista Hefer Nienaber's 400 m personal best?
Arista Hefer Nienaber's 400 m personal best is 53.26, set on Apr 12, 2014 in Pretoria (RSA).
Which events does Arista Hefer Nienaber compete in?
Arista Hefer Nienaber competes in the 400 m and 200 m.
How did Arista Hefer Nienaber perform in 2014?
2014 season best: 53.26, set on Apr 12, 2014.