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Ben Offereins
AUSMenBirth dateMar 12, 1986
BirthplaceSydney, Australia
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Ben Offereins (born 12 March 1986) is an Australian track and field athlete. He became national 400 m champion and also represented Australia internationally.
Key facts
Medals
World Championships: 1 bronze
Age
40 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m 44.86 (#310 all-time), 2017 season best 48.40 (Mar 11, 2017, Canberra (AUS)) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 40 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 200m | 22.30 | +0.8 | Feb 17, 2017 | ↓ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2017 | 400m | 48.40 | - | Mar 11, 2017 | ↓ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2016 | 400m | 46.13 | - | Apr 16, 2016 | ↓ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2014 | 200m | 21.32 | +0.2 | Feb 8, 2014 | ↓ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2014 | 400m | 47.19 | - | Feb 22, 2014 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2013 | 300m | 33.52 | - | Jul 10, 2013 | - | Liège (BEL) |
| 2013 | 400m | 46.33 | - | Apr 13, 2013 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2012 | 200m | 21.36 | +0.4 | Jan 18, 2012 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2012 | 400m | 45.96 | - | Mar 3, 2012 | ↓ | Albert Park, Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:01.58 | - | May 16, 2012 | ↑ | Daegu (KOR) |
| 2011 | 200m | 21.39 | +1.8 | Nov 18, 2011 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2011 | 400m | 45.85 | - | Apr 1, 2011 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2011 | 800m | 1:52.00 | - | Nov 23, 2011 | - | Perth (AUS) |
| 2011 | 4x400m | 3:01.56 | - | Sep 1, 2011 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
| 2010 | 200m | 21.11 | +1.0 | Feb 19, 2010 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2010 | 400m | 44.86 | - | Feb 27, 2010 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2010 | 4x400m | 3:03.66 | - | Sep 5, 2010 | ↑ | IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split |
| 2009 | 200m | 21.02 | - | Nov 8, 2009 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2009 | 400m | 45.69 | - | Jun 26, 2009 | ↓ | Gold Coast (AUS) |
| 2009 | 4x400m | 3:00.90 | - | Aug 23, 2009 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2008 | 100m | 10.92 | -0.4 | Oct 26, 2008 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2008 | 200m | 21.48 | +1.1 | Nov 27, 2008 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2008 | 400m | 47.04 | - | Feb 29, 2008 | ↓ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2007 | 100m | 10.63 | +0.0 | Dec 16, 2007 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2007 | 200m | 21.37 | +1.1 | Jan 28, 2007 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2007 | 400m | 46.13 | - | Dec 15, 2007 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2006 | 400m | 53.42 | - | Jan 26, 2006 | ↓ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2005 | 100m | 10.39 | +2.8 | Jan 22, 2005 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2005 | 200m | 21.00 | +1.6 | Feb 5, 2005 | ↓ | Canberra (AUS) |
| 2005 | 400m | 46.37 | - | Mar 5, 2005 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2004 | 100m | 10.60 | - | Dec 11, 2004 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2004 | 200m | 21.2h | +1.9 | Jun 19, 2004 | ↓ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2004 | 400m | 47.01 | - | Feb 27, 2004 | ↓ | Sydney (AUS) |
| 2004 | 4x400m | 3:07.41 | - | Jul 17, 2004 | ↑ | Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships |
| 2003 | 100m | 10.79 | +3.7 | Feb 8, 2003 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
| 2003 | 200m | 21.59 | +1.9 | Dec 13, 2003 | ↓ | Brisbane (AUS) |
| 2002 | 100m | 10.94 | +2.5 | Dec 14, 2002 | ↑ | Perth (AUS) |
2017
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 48.40 | - | Mar 11 | Canberra AACT Summer Series, Canberra |
200m | 22.30 | +0.8 | Feb 17 | Canberra AACT Ch., Canberra |
2016
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 48.01 | - | Jun 26 | Murcia |
400m | 46.63 | - | Jun 11 | Genève AtletiCAGenève, Genève |
400m | 47.21 | - | May 28 | Canberra High Noon Series, Canberra |
400m | 46.13 | - | Apr 16 | Canberra High Noon Series, Canberra |
400m | 46.38 | - | Apr 1 | Sydney Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney |
400m | 46.62 | - | Mar 31 | Sydney Australian Championships, SOPAC, Sydney |
2014
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 47.19 | - | Feb 22 | Perth Track Classic, Perth |
200m | 21.32 | +0.2 | Feb 8 | Canberra AACT Ch., Canberra |
200m | 21.54 | +0.5 | Feb 8 | Canberra AACT Ch., Canberra |
2013
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 47.38 | - | Jul 20 | Belgian Championships, Bruxelles |
400m | 46.86 | - | Jul 13 | Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder |
300m | 33.52 | - | Jul 10 | Liège Meeting international de la province de Liége, Liège |
400m | 46.33 | - | Apr 13 | Australian Open Championships, Sydney |
400m | 46.76 | - | Apr 12 | Australian Open Championships, Sydney |
400m | 47.40 | - | Apr 11 | Australian Open Championships, Sydney |
400m | 47.50 | - | Apr 6 | Melbourne IAAF World Challenge, Albert Park, Melbourne |
400m | 47.11 | - | Mar 16 | Perth Track Classic, Perth |
2012
24 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | DNF | - | Aug 17 | Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |
4x400m | 3:03.17 | - | Aug 9 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
400m | 47.62 | - | Jul 21 | Pergine Valsugana Meeting Internazionale, Pergine Valsugana - Invitational Events |
400m | 46.55 | - | Jul 7 | Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Moratalaz, Madrid |
400m | 46.59 | - | Jun 23 | Nivelles Meeting International, Nivelles |
400m | 46.79 | - | Jun 8 | Brisbane QA Winter Series, Brisbane |
400m | 46.11 | - | Jun 2 | Brisbane Olympic Prep & World Jnr Pre-departure Meet, Brisbane |
4x400m | 3:01.58 | - | May 16 | Daegu Colorful Meeting, Daegu |
4x400m | 3:05.93 | - | Apr 28 | Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - International Events |
400m | 46.30 | - | Apr 15 | Australian Open Championships, Melbourne |
400m | 47.34 | - | Apr 14 | Australian Open Championships, Melbourne |
400m | 48.38 | - | Apr 13 | Australian Open Championships, Melbourne |
400m | 46.98 | - | Mar 23 | Perth Regional Championships, Perth |
200m | 21.63 | -1.5 | Mar 16 | Perth Strive Interclub, Perth |
400m | 46.25 | - | Mar 9 | Perth |
400m | 45.96 | - | Mar 3 | Melbourne Track Classic, Albert Park, Melbourne |
400m | 46.73 | - | Mar 2 | Melbourne Track Classic, Albert Park, Melbourne |
200m | 21.68 | +0.2 | Feb 24 | Perth |
400m | 46.09 | - | Feb 18 | Sydney Track Classic, Sydney |
400m | 46.49 | - | Feb 11 | Perth Track Classic, Perth |
400m | 46.16 | - | Jan 28 | Adelaide Track Classic, Adelaide |
200m | 21.36 | +0.4 | Jan 18 | Perth |
4x400m | 3:05.84 | - | Jan 14 | Brisbane Track Classic, Brisbane |
400m | 46.20 | - | Jan 6 | Perth |
2011
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 46.25 | - | Dec 9 | Perth |
800m | 1:52.00 | - | Nov 23 | Perth |
200m | 21.39 | +1.8 | Nov 18 | Perth |
4x400m | 3:01.56 | - | Sep 1 | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
400m | 46.46 | - | Jul 21 | Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
400m | 46.50 | - | Jul 10 | Bruxelles Grand Prix, Bruxelles - National Events |
200m | 21.49 | +0.9 | Jul 10 | Bruxelles Grand Prix, Bruxelles - National Events |
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Honours
7
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
400 Metres
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2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
7
2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
400 Metres
4
2010IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup
4x400 Metres Relay
6
2010IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup
400 Metres
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2010Australian Open Championships
400 Metres
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2010New Delhi Commonwealth Games
4x400 Metres Relay
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2009IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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2005Telstra Australian Championships
400 Metres
7
2004Grosseto IAAF World Junior Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Ben Offereins's 400 m personal best?
Ben Offereins's 400 m personal best is 44.86, set on Feb 27, 2010 in Sydney (AUS), #310 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ben Offereins compete in?
Ben Offereins competes in the 400 m.
How did Ben Offereins perform in 2017?
2017 season best: 48.40, set on Mar 11, 2017 in Canberra (AUS).
How many medals has Ben Offereins won?
Ben Offereins has won 1 World Championships medal.