Hannah Van Niekerk

Hannah Van Niekerk

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Jan 28, 2005 (21 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 m

Hannah Van Niekerk is a South Africa sprinter, born on January 28, 2005. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 12.38 in the 100m, 23.82 in the 200m, 52.36 in the 400m, 56.16 in the 400mH and 3:26.77 in the 4x400m. She has earned 1 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles56.16
#549 all-time
2026 season best56.64Apr 17, 2026 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 m52.36
Last competitionWorld Athletics RelaysMay 3, 2026 · 3:27.78
World Athletics Relays

As of Nov 12, 2026: 400 m hurdles 56.16 (#549 all-time), 400 m 52.36, 2026 season best 56.64 (Apr 17, 2026, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Relays, May 3, 2026, 3:27.78 · 21 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
100mGrosseto 2022South Africa 100 m all-time list12.38918 pts––
200mPretoria 2026South Africa 200 m all-time list23.821,053 pts–#700
400mJohannesburg 2026South Africa 400 m all-time list52.361,113 pts–#240
400mHBochum 2025South Africa 400 m hurdles all-time list56.161,137 pts#549#131
4x400mGaborone 2026South Africa 4 × 400 m all-time list3:26.77–#92
4x400MetreGuangzhou 20253:16.29––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026200m 23.82+1.3Feb 21, 2026AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
2026300m 36.89–Apr 28, 2026Simbine Classic
2026400m 52.36–Mar 27, 2026South African U23 Championships
2026400mH 56.64–Apr 17, 2026South African Championships
20264x400m 3:26.77–May 2, 2026World Athletics Relays
2025200m 24.36+0.7Mar 1, 2025AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025400m 52.72–Apr 12, 2025FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
2025400mH 56.16–Jul 23, 2025FISU World University Games
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Hannah Van Niekerk's 400 m hurdles personal best is 56.16, set on Jul 23, 2025 in Lohrheidestadion, Wattenscheid, Bochum (GER), #549 on the all-time list.

Hannah Van Niekerk competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

2026 season best: 56.64, set on Apr 17, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA). Last competition: World Athletics Relays on May 3, 2026, 3:27.78.