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Dario Matau
RSAMenBirth dateFeb 19, 2002
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Dario Matau is a South Africa sprinter, born on February 19, 2002. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 10.12 in the 100m, 20.19 in the 200m, 45.55 in the 400m, 37.97 in the 4x100m and 3:07.00 in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
200 Metres Short Track
20.60
100 m
10.12
Age
24 years old
As of Sep 13, 2026: 200 Metres Short Track 20.60, 100 m 10.12, 2026 season best 10.47 (Mar 20, 2026, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA (USA)) · Last competition: Star Athletics Sprint Series, Jun 20, 2026, 20.82 · 24 years old
PB
Personal bests
10.12*
45.55
37.97
3:07.00
3:09.76
6.66
46.60
20.60
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100m | 10.47 | +0.8 | Mar 20, 2026 | ↑ | Yellow Jacket Invitational |
| 2026 | 200m | 20.54 | +0.4 | May 1, 2026 | ↑ | East Coast Relays |
| 2026 | 400m | 45.55 | - | Apr 4, 2026 | ↑ | Pepsi Florida Relays |
| 2026 | 400m-short-track | 46.60 | - | Feb 21, 2026 | ↑ | USC Invite, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i) |
| 2025 | 60m | 6.71 | - | Feb 28, 2025 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) |
| 2025 | 100m | 10.25 | +2.9 | May 3, 2025 | ↑ | LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
| 2025 | 200m | 20.19 | +2.4 | May 30, 2025 | ↑ | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2025 | 200m-short-track | 20.60 | - | Feb 27, 2025 | ↑ | Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) |
| 2025 | 4x100m | 37.97 | - | Jun 11, 2025 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2025 | 4x400Metre | 3:09.76 | - | Feb 1, 2025 | ↑ | Bob Pollock Invitational |
| 2024 | 60m | 6.70 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational |
| 2024 | 100m | 10.24 | +2.9 | Apr 27, 2024 | ↑ | LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
| 2024 | 200m | 20.45 | +2.3 | Apr 27, 2024 | ↑ | LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
| 2024 | 200m-short-track | 21.09 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↑ | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational |
| 2024 | 4x100m | 38.03 | - | Jun 7, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:09.00 | - | Apr 13, 2024 | ↑ | Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 60m | 6.66 | - | Mar 10, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
| 2023 | 100m | 10.12 | +5.4 | May 27, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
| 2023 | 200m | 20.34 | +3.3 | May 27, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
| 2023 | 200m-short-track | 20.75 | - | Mar 11, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
| 2023 | 4x100m | 39.36 | - | May 25, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:07.00 | - | May 27, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, CSU - Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderbowl, Pueblo, CO |
| 2023 | 4x400Metre | 3:11.85 | - | Mar 11, 2023 | ↑ | NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i) |
| 2022 | 60m | 6.79 | - | Dec 3, 2022 | ↑ | JDL Fast Track, Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 100m | 10.57 | +2.2 | Apr 23, 2022 | ↑ | Moretz Sports Complex, Hickory, NC (USA) |
| 2022 | 200m | 21.27 | +3.1 | Apr 23, 2022 | ↑ | Moretz Sports Complex, Hickory, NC (USA) |
| 2022 | 200m-short-track | 21.75 | - | Dec 10, 2022 | ↑ | Kerr-Cregger Field House, Salem, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x100m | 40.38 | - | May 6, 2022 | ↑ | Anderson University Athletic Campus, Anderson, SC (USA) |
| 2022 | 400m | 50.46 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↑ | South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 400m-short-track | 50.46 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↑ | South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x400m | 3:11.58 | - | May 6, 2022 | ↑ | Anderson University Athletic Campus, Anderson, SC (USA) |
| 2022 | 4x400Metre | 3:18.54 | - | Feb 6, 2022 | ↑ | Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 100m | 10.69 | - | Mar 9, 2021 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | 200m | 21.38 | -0.1 | Apr 16, 2021 | ↑ | South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2020 | 100m | 10.77 | +0.7 | Dec 1, 2020 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2020 | 400m | 48.91 | - | Dec 1, 2020 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2019 | 100m | 10.94 | +2.1 | Mar 28, 2019 | ↑ | Paarl (RSA) |
| 2019 | 200m | 22.25 | +1.4 | Mar 29, 2019 | ↑ | Paarl (RSA) |
2026
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 20.82 | +0.8 | Jun 20 | Star Athletics Sprint Series |
400m | 46.25 | - | Jun 20 | Star Athletics Sprint Series |
400m | 47.56 | - | May 30 | Music City Track Carnival |
200m | 20.57 | +1.0 | May 29 | Music City Track Carnival |
400m | 46.64 | - | May 2 | East Coast Relays |
400m | 46.64 | - | May 1 | East Coast Relays |
200m | 20.54 | +0.4 | May 1 | East Coast Relays |
400m | 46.82 | - | Apr 25 | Tiger Track Classic |
400m | 45.74 | - | Apr 18 | Tom Jones Memorial |
200m | 20.79 | +0.7 | Apr 17 | Tom Jones Memorial |
200m | 20.55 | +0.8 | Apr 4 | Pepsi Florida Relays |
400m | 45.55 | - | Apr 4 | Pepsi Florida Relays |
100m | 10.47 | +0.8 | Mar 20 | Yellow Jacket Invitational |
400m-short-track | 46.60 | - | Feb 21 | USC Invite, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i) |
400m-short-track | 46.84 | - | Feb 13 | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
400m-short-track | 47.20 | - | Jan 30 | Bob Pollock Invitational |
2025
34 performancesShowing 1 - 50 of 173
Honours
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2025NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
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2024NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Dario Matau's 200 Metres Short Track personal best?
Dario Matau's 200 Metres Short Track personal best is 20.60, set on Feb 27, 2025 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i).
Which events does Dario Matau compete in?
Dario Matau competes in the 200 Metres Short Track and 100 m.
How did Dario Matau perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 10.47, set on Mar 20, 2026 in Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA (USA). Last competition: Star Athletics Sprint Series on Jun 20, 2026, 20.82.