Hanri Pretorius

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Apr 16, 2007 (19 years old)
Events
800 m · 400 m

Hanri Pretorius is a South Africa sprinter, born on April 16, 2007. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 800m-short-track.

Her personal bests include 57.23 in the 400m, 2:09.34 in the 800m, 2:13.02 in the 800m-short-track, 5:06.8h in the MileRoad and 3:47.05 in the 4x400Metre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 800 m2:09.34
2026 season best2:12.08Jan 31, 2026 · Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN
2026 season best
Personal best · 400 m57.23
Last competitionIllini Tune-UpMay 8, 2026 · 2:15.21
Illini Tune-Up

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 2:09.34, 400 m 57.23, 2026 season best 2:12.08 (Jan 31, 2026, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA)) · Last competition: Illini Tune-Up, May 8, 2026, 2:15.21 · 19 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
400mPotchefstroom 2022South Africa 400 m all-time list57.23933 pts–
800mPretoria 2024South Africa 800 m all-time list2:09.341,002 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20262:13.02981 pts–
MileRoadPhalaborwa 20255:06.8h–
4x400MetreIndoorIN 20263:47.05–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor2:11.95–Feb 6, 2026Iowa State Classic, Lied Recreation Center, Ames, IA (i)
2026800m 2:12.08–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor2:13.02–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20264x400Metre Indoor3:47.05–Mar 2, 2026Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025400m 60.20–Feb 8, 2025Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
2025800m 2:10.35–Mar 19, 2025ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2
2025MileRoad 5:06.8h–Jul 26, 2025F21 Half Marathon
2024400m 59.10–Feb 17, 2024Curro Podium Final
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Hanri Pretorius's 800 m personal best is 2:09.34, set on Mar 18, 2024 in Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA).

Hanri Pretorius competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

2026 season best: 2:12.08, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (USA). Last competition: Illini Tune-Up on May 8, 2026, 2:15.21.