Heide Seyerling-Quinn
- Born
- Aug 19, 1976 (50 years old)
- Birthplace
- Gqeberha, South Africa
- Events
- 400 m · 200 m
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.
Personal best · 400 m50.05
2007 season best24.54Feb 9, 2007 · Port Elizabeth
Personal best · 200 m22.59
As of Nov 5, 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
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
4x100mPietersburg 200043.25–
4x400mBambous 20063:36.88–
300mSydney 200037.021,119 pts–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | 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) |