Gert Potgieter

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Apr 16, 1937 (89 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 m

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.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles49.0h
#610 all-time
1960 season best49.0hApr 16, 1960
Personal best · 400 m46.0h

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.0h (#610 all-time), 400 m 46.0h, 1960 season best 49.0h (Apr 16, 1960) · 89 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mPort Elizabeth 1959South Africa 400 m all-time list46.0h1,112 pts–
400mHBloemfontein 1960South Africa 400 m hurdles all-time list49.0h1,180 pts#610

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1960400mH 49.0h–Apr 16, 1960–
1959400m 46.0h–Dec 19, 1959–
1958400mH 49.47–Jul 22, 1958Cardiff (GBR)
1956400mH 51.3h–Nov 23, 1956–
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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.

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

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