David Handley

Born
Oct 27, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
800 m

David Handley is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on October 27, 2003. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1000m and 300m.

His personal bests include 1:50.60 in the 800m, 2:30.63 in the 1000m and 35.83 in the 300m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 800 m1:50.60
2026 season best1:50.60Apr 16, 2026 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
Last competitionUSSA Track & Field ChampionshipsApr 25, 2026 · 1:51.59

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:50.60, 2026 season best 1:50.60 (Apr 16, 2026, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships, Apr 25, 2026, 1:51.59 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mStellenbosch 2026South Africa 800 m all-time list1:50.601,009 pts–
1000mBloemfontein 20252:30.63847 pts–
300mBloemfontein 202535.83835 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:50.60–Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
2025300m 35.83–Oct 18, 2025Grey/Oranje Atletiek Byeenkoms
2025800m 1:52.41–May 2, 2025USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
20251000m 2:30.63–Oct 18, 2025Grey/Oranje Atletiek Byeenkoms
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

David Handley's 800 m personal best is 1:50.60, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA).

David Handley competes in the 800 m.

2026 season best: 1:50.60, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA). Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships on Apr 25, 2026, 1:51.59.