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Gert Potgieter

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Birth dateApr 16, 1937
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Gert Potgieter is a South Africa sprinter, born on April 16, 1937. He competes primarily in the 400m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 46.0h in the 400m and 49.0h in the 400mH. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
49.0h
#610 all-time
400 m
46.0h
1960 season best
49.0h
Apr 16, 1960
1960 season best
Age
89 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.0h (#610 all-time), 400 m 46.0h, 1960 season best 49.0h (Apr 16, 1960) · 89 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1960
400mH
49.0h-Apr 16, 1960
↑
-
1959
400m
46.0h-Dec 19, 1959--
1958
400mH
49.47-Jul 22, 1958
↑
Cardiff (GBR)
1956
400mH
51.3h-Nov 23, 1956
↑
-

1960

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.0HT-Apr 16Bloemfontein

1959

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.0HT-Dec 19Port Elizabeth

1958

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.47-Jul 22Cardiff Commonwealth Games, Cardiff

1956

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
56.0HT-Nov 24The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
400mH
52.0HT-Nov 23The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne
400mH
51.3HT-Nov 23The XVI Olympic Games, Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Honours

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Cardiff Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1958
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Cardiff Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1958
6

The XVI Olympic Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1956
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gert Potgieter's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Gert Potgieter's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.0h, set on Apr 16, 1960 in Bloemfontein (RSA), #610 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gert Potgieter compete in?

Gert Potgieter competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

How did Gert Potgieter perform in 1960?

1960 season best: 49.0h, set on Apr 16, 1960.