Heide Seyerling-Quinn

RSAWomen

Birth dateAug 19, 1976

BirthplaceGqeberha, South Africa

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Heide Seyerling (born 19 August 1976) is a former South African athlete, born in Port Elizabeth, specializing in the 200 and 400 metres.

She twice competed at the Olympic Games, in 2000 and 2004. At the 2000 Games she reached the 400 metres final finishing 6th with a new (and still standing now) national record of 50.05.

She is married to former sprinter Mathew Quinn. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts

400 m

50.05

#126 all-time

200 m

22.59

#366 all-time

2007 season best

24.54

Feb 9, 2007 · Port Elizabeth (RSA)

2007 season best

Age

50 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 400 m 50.05 (#126 all-time), 200 m 22.59 (#366 all-time), 2007 season best 24.54 (Feb 9, 2007, Port Elizabeth (RSA)) · 50 years old

Personal bests

11.31

22.59*

50.05

4x100m

43.25

4x400m

3:36.88

300m

37.02

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2007	200m	24.54	-0.3	Feb 9, 2007	↓	Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2006	200m	23.73	+0.7	Jun 5, 2006	↓	Rehlingen (GER)
2006	400m	52.07	-	Jun 24, 2006	↑	Nivelles (BEL)
2006	4x400m	3:36.88	-	Aug 13, 2006	-	Bambous African Championships
2005	100m	11.6h	-	Jan 29, 2005	↑	Durban (RSA)
2005	200m	23.38	+1.9	Feb 11, 2005	↓	Bloemfontein (RSA)
2005	400m	51.47	-	Apr 15, 2005	↑	South African Race Walking Championships
2004	100m	11.53	+1.3	Feb 6, 2004	↑	Secunda (RSA)
2004	200m	23.05	+0.0	Apr 17, 2004	↓	South African Championships
2004	400m	51.62	-	Mar 19, 2004	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2003	100m	11.70	+0.4	Jan 17, 2003	↑	Durban (RSA)
2003	200m	23.10	+1.0	Jul 9, 2003	↓	Riga (LAT)
2003	400m	51.30	-	Jul 13, 2003	↑	Gateshead (GBR)
2002	100m	11.63	-0.8	Feb 1, 2002	↑	Bloemfontein (RSA)
2002	200m	22.9h	+1.4	Jan 19, 2002	↓	Bloemfontein (RSA)
2002	400m	51.51	-	Apr 5, 2002	↑	Germiston (RSA)
2001	100m	11.33	+2.7	Feb 2, 2001	↑	Potchefstroom (RSA)
2001	200m	22.63	+1.8	Mar 4, 2001	↓	South African Marathon Championships
2001	400m	50.36	-	Jun 11, 2001	↑	Athina (GRE)
2000	100m	11.31	+0.0	Feb 12, 2000	↑	Durban (RSA)
2000	200m	22.59	+2.8	Mar 18, 2000	↓	Bloemfontein (RSA)
2000	300m	37.02	-	Sep 11, 2000	-	Sydney (AUS)
2000	4x100m	43.25	-	Mar 18, 2000	↑	Pietersburg (RSA)
2000	400m	50.05	-	Sep 25, 2000	↑	The XXVII Olympic Games
1999	100m	11.1h	+6.6	Jan 16, 1999	↑	Durban (RSA)
1999	200m	22.88	-0.8	Apr 6, 1999	↓	Germiston (RSA)
1999	4x100m	44.35	-	Aug 28, 1999	↑	IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
1999	400m	51.33	-	Apr 10, 1999	↑	Pretoria (RSA)
1998	100m	11.2h	-0.9	Feb 13, 1998	↑	Germiston (RSA)
1998	200m	22.89	-0.9	Aug 22, 1998	↓	Dakar African Championships
1998	400m	53.8h	-	Oct 21, 1998	↑	Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1997	100m	11.1h	+2.5	Oct 11, 1997	↑	Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1997	200m	23.03	+2.5	Dec 13, 1997	↓	Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1996	100m	11.67	+0.4	Apr 19, 1996	↑	South African Championships
1996	200m	23.28	-0.8	Apr 19, 1996	↓	South African Championships
1994	100m	11.62	+0.8	Jul 21, 1994	↑	Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1994	200m	22.80	+2.2	Jul 23, 1994	↓	Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)
1994	4x100m	45.63	-	Jul 23, 1994	↑	Estadio Universitario, Lisboa (POR)

2007

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	24.54	-0.3	Feb 9	Port Elizabeth Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Port Elizabeth

2006

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:36.88	-	Aug 13	Bambous African Championships
400m	53.26	-	Aug 11	Bambous African Championships, Bambous
400m	53.67	-	Aug 10	Bambous African Championships, Bambous
200m	24.01	-1.3	Jul 29	Dublin Games, Dublin
400m	52.81	-	Jul 22	Malles Venosta Meeting Estate, Malles Venosta
400m	53.61	-	Jul 11	Castellón International Meeting, Castellón
400m	54.39	-	Jul 8	La Laguna Meeting Isla de Tenerife, La Laguna
400m	52.07	-	Jun 24	Nivelles International Meeting Lotto, Nivelles
400m	53.06	-	Jun 17	Regensburg Domspitzmilch Gala, Regensburg
200m	23.99	-2.3	Jun 10	Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
200m	23.73	+0.7	Jun 5	Rehlingen Int. Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
400m	52.59	-	Jun 2	Cottbus Internationales Lausitzer Meeting, Cottbus
200m	24.8HT	-	Feb 22	Port Elizabeth

2005

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	51.47	-	Apr 15	South African Race Walking Championships
400m	51.79	-	Mar 18	Pretoria ABSA Series, Pretoria
400m	53.58	-	Mar 11	Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
200m	24.24	+0.9	Feb 18	Durban ABSA Series, Durban
100m	11.71	-1.5	Feb 18	Durban ABSA Series, Durban
200m	23.38	+1.9	Feb 11	Bloemfontein ABSA Series, Bloemfontein
200m	23.42	+0.0	Feb 4	Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom
100m	11.6HT	-	Jan 29	Port Elizabeth

2004

19 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
200m	23.66	+0.4	Aug 23	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
200m	23.66	+0.4	Aug 18	The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400m	51.67	-	Jul 16	Brazzaville African Championships, Brazzaville
400m	53.94	-	Jul 15	Brazzaville African Championships
400m	52.42	-	Jul 6	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
200m	23.42	+0.3	Jun 29	Växjö Wexiö Games, Växjö
200m	23.68	-2.1	Jun 25	Santry Dublin International Games, Santry
400m	52.53	-	May 23	Belém Grande Premio Brasil CAIXA de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém
400m	52.01	-	May 16	Rio de Janeiro Grande Premio Rio de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
400m	54.57	-	Apr 17	South African Championships
400m	51.76	-	Apr 17	South African Championships
200m	23.05	+0.0	Apr 17	South African Championships
400m	51.62	-	Mar 19	Cape Town ABSA Series, Cape Town
400m	52.93	-	Mar 12	Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
200m	23.91	-2.3	Mar 5	Durban ABSA Series, Durban
400m	53.13	-	Feb 20	Pretoria ABSA Series, Pretoria
200m	23.23	+1.0	Feb 13	Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom
200m	23.13	-0.7	Feb 6	Secunda ABSA Series, Secunda
100m	11.53	+1.3	Feb 6	Secunda ABSA Series, Secunda

2003

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
400m	52.45	-	Oct 13	Abuja All Africa Games
400m	52.78	-	Oct 12	Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja
400m	51.89	-	Aug 25	IAAF World Championships
400m	52.18	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships
400m	51.89	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships
400m	52.18	-	Aug 23	IAAF World Championships
200m	23.39	-0.2	Aug 18	Helsinki Asics GP, Helsinki
400m	52.33	-	Aug 15	Santry Dublin International Games, Santry
400m	52.37	-	Aug 8	London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Heide Seyerling-Quinn's 400 m personal best?

Heide Seyerling-Quinn's 400 m personal best is 50.05, set on Sep 25, 2000 in Olympic Stadium, Sydney (AUS), #126 on the all-time list.

Which events does Heide Seyerling-Quinn compete in?

Heide Seyerling-Quinn competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did Heide Seyerling-Quinn perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 24.54, set on Feb 9, 2007 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).