Dries Vorster

Dries Vorster

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Oct 25, 1962 (64 years old)
Birthplace
Vryburg, South Africa
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 m

Andries "Dries" Vorster is a South African Olympic hurdler.

He represented his country in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Their legacy in athletics continues through the records and inspiration they provided to future competitors.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles48.46
#154 all-time
1995 season best48.85Jul 16, 1995
Personal best · 400 m45.65

As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.46 (#154 all-time), 400 m 45.65, 1995 season best 48.85 (Jul 16, 1995) · 64 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mPretoria 199045.651,135 pts–
400mHPretoria 198948.461,208 pts#154

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1995400mH 48.85–Jul 16, 1995–
1993400mH 49.52–Aug 17, 1993IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992400mH 48.60–Apr 11, 1992Bloemfontein (RSA)
1991400mH 48.59–Apr 29, 1991Durban (RSA)
1990400m 45.65–Mar 12, 1990Pretoria (RSA)
1990400mH 48.49–Mar 26, 1990Germiston (RSA)
1989400m 45.69–Apr 29, 1989Pretoria (RSA)
1989400mH 48.46–Apr 11, 1989Pretoria (RSA)
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Dries Vorster's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.46, set on Apr 11, 1989 in Pretoria (RSA), #154 on the all-time list.

Dries Vorster competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

1995 season best: 48.85, set on Jul 16, 1995.