Benu Meintjes

Benu Meintjes

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Feb 18, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

Benu Meintjes is a South Africa sprinter, born on February 18, 2000. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 11.09 in the 100m, 21.72 in the 200m, 47.57 in the 400m, 1:59.41 in the 800m and 3:13.36 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 400 m47.57
2024 season best48.72Apr 13, 2024 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2024 season best
Personal best · 200 m21.72
Last competitionBryan Clay InvitationalApr 13, 2024 · 48.72
Bryan Clay Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 400 m 47.57, 200 m 21.72, 2024 season best 48.72 (Apr 13, 2024, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational, Apr 13, 2024, 48.72 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mPretoria 2016South Africa 100 m all-time list11.09860 pts–
200mBloemfontein 2017South Africa 200 m all-time list21.72964 pts–
400mPaarl 2018South Africa 400 m all-time list47.571,008 pts–
800mIndoorMI 20221:59.41823 pts–
4x400mCA 2022South Africa 4 × 400 m all-time list3:13.36–
800m-short-trackIndoorMI 20221:59.41823 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024400m 48.72–Apr 13, 2024Bryan Clay Invitational
20244x400m Indoor3:20.73–Feb 9, 2024GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
2023200m 22.14+2.8Apr 21, 2023Al Owens Classic, Laker Stadium, Allendale, MI - Invitational Events
2023400m 49.39–Apr 21, 2023Al Owens Classic, Laker Stadium, Allendale, MI - Invitational Events
2022200m 22.42+4.4Apr 8, 2022Ray Conn Sports Complex, Cleveland, TN (USA)
2022400m 47.60–May 12, 2022Oakland Track and Field Complex, Rochester, MI (USA)
2022400m-short-track 50.12–Jan 28, 2022–
2022400m-short-track Indoor50.12–Jan 28, 2022Hillsdale-Margot V. Biermann AC, Hillsdale, MI (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Benu Meintjes's 400 m personal best is 47.57, set on Apr 7, 2018 in Paarl (RSA).

Benu Meintjes competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

2024 season best: 48.72, set on Apr 13, 2024 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Bryan Clay Invitational on Apr 13, 2024, 48.72.