Clarence Munyai
- Born
- Feb 20, 1998 (28 years old)
- Birthplace
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Events
- 200 m · 300 Metres
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 65 kg
Clarence Munyai is a South African sprinter born on February 20, 1998, in Johannesburg. Standing 170 cm tall and weighing 65 kg, he is the current South African national record holder in the 200 metres with a time of 19.69 seconds, set on March 16, 2018, at the South African national championships.
Munyai has represented South Africa at multiple Olympic Games. He competed in the men's 200 metres at the 2016 Summer Olympics at just 18 years old, finishing third in his heat with 20.66 seconds. He returned for the 2020 Summer Olympics, competing in both the men's 200 metres and the 4x100 metres relay.
As South Africa's 200 metres record holder, Munyai ranks among the fastest sprinters his country has produced. His two Olympic appearances and national record demonstrate his status as a cornerstone of South African sprinting.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 200 m 19.69 (#17 all-time), 300 Metres 31.61, 2025 season best 21.16 (Apr 16, 2025, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, Apr 25, 2025, 21.45 · National record (200 m) · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100m | 10.45 | +0.7 | Apr 24, 2025 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2025 | 200m | 21.16 | -0.5 | Apr 16, 2025 | Potch Invitational Meet |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.28 | +1.6 | Mar 18, 2024 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2024 | 200m | 20.52 | +0.6 | Mar 8, 2024 | AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs |
| 2024 | 4x100m | 38.83 | – | May 4, 2024 | World Athletics Relays |
| 2023 | 60m | 6.67 | +0.0 | Feb 18, 2023 | Curro Podium |
| 2023 | 100m | 10.20 | +2.7 | Mar 4, 2023 | AGN Track & Field League 6 - Seniors & U20, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | 200m | 20.22 | +0.0 | Jul 20, 2023 | Spitzen Leichathletik Luzern, Stadion Allmend, Luzern |