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Dirk Gouws

Dirk Gouws

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Birth dateFeb 24, 1988
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Dirk Gouws is a South Africa sprinter, born on February 24, 1988. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 22.31 in the 200m, 47.17 in the 400m and 1:48.02 in the 800m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
800 m
1:48.02
400 m
47.17
2009 season best
1:49.4h
Jan 23, 2009
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 800 m 1:48.02, 400 m 47.17, 2009 season best 1:49.4h (Jan 23, 2009) · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
200m
22.31+1.1Feb 27, 2009--
2009
400m
47.22-Feb 20, 2009
↓
-
2009
800m
1:49.4h-Jan 23, 2009
↑
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2008
800m
1:48.02-Feb 8, 2008
↑
-
2007
800m
1:50.95-Mar 17, 2007
↑
-
2006
400m
47.17-Mar 31, 2006
↓
-
2006
800m
1:48.48-Aug 15, 2006
↑
Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
2005
800m
1:52.19-Mar 4, 2005
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2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.74-Mar 6Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
200m
22.31+1.1Feb 27Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Series, Stellenbosch
400m
47.22-Feb 20Port Elizabeth Yellow Pages Series, Port Elizabeth
400m
47.34-Feb 14Bloemfontein
800m
1:50.89-Feb 13Bloemfontein
800m
1:49.70-Jan 30Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
400m
47.56-Jan 30Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
800m
1:49.4HT-Jan 23Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.17-Feb 22Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
800m
1:48.02-Feb 8Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban
800m
1:48.15-Feb 1Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom
800m
1:50.3HT-Jan 25Secunda Yellow Pages Series, Secunda

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.5HT-Mar 31Durban South African University Championships, Durban
800m
1:53.48-Mar 31Durban South African University Championships, Durban
800m
1:50.95-Mar 17South African Championships, Durban
800m
1:52.16-Mar 2Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Stellenbosch

2006

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.97-Aug 16Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
800m
1:49.97-Aug 15Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
800m
1:48.48-Aug 15Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
800m
1:54.05-Jul 16Réduit African Southern Region Junior Championships, Réduit
800m
1:49.29-Apr 8Pretoria South African Junior Championships, Pretoria
400m
47.17-Mar 31Sasolburg
800m
1:53.46-Feb 17Bloemfontein Junior, Bloemfontein
400m
47.42-Feb 17Bloemfontein Junior, Bloemfontein
800m
1:50.07-Feb 11South African Championships, Port Elizabeth

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:57.65-Jul 2Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem
800m
1:52.47-Mar 20Paarl U18, Paarl
800m
1:52.19-Mar 4Bloemfontein Junior, Bloemfontein

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dirk Gouws's 800 m personal best?

Dirk Gouws's 800 m personal best is 1:48.02, set on Feb 8, 2008 in Durban (RSA).

Which events does Dirk Gouws compete in?

Dirk Gouws competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

How did Dirk Gouws perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 1:49.4h, set on Jan 23, 2009.