Helen Pretorius

Helen Pretorius

Born
Mar 22, 1999 (27 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

Helen Pretorius is a Australia sprinter, born on March 22, 1999. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.65 in the 100m, 23.78 in the 200m, 53.28 in the 400m, 46.63 in the 4x100m and 3:37.62 in the 4x400m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.

Personal best · 400 m53.28
2025 season best55.77May 31, 2025 · Thames Valley Athletics Stadium, Eton
Personal best · 200 m23.78
Last competitionEngland Athletics National Relay Championship, Alexander Stadium, BirminghamAug 17, 2025 · 3:47.33

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 53.28, 200 m 23.78, 2025 season best 55.77 (May 31, 2025, Thames Valley Athletics Stadium, Eton (GBR)) · Last competition: England Athletics National Relay Championship, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, Aug 17, 2025, 3:47.33 · 27 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
100mSydney 2021Australia 100 m all-time list11.65*1,062 pts–
200mSydney 2021Australia 200 m all-time list23.781,057 pts–
400mCanberra 2022Australia 400 m all-time list53.281,078 pts–
4x100mDerby 2025Australia 4 × 100 m all-time list46.63–
4x400mMackay 2022Australia 4 × 400 m all-time list3:37.62–
4x400MetreGold Coast 20233:20.95–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202560m Indoor8.02–Feb 14, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
2025200m 25.21-0.2Aug 16, 2025National Athletics League - Premiership, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2025200m-short-track Indoor25.66–Feb 15, 2025BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield (i)
20254x100m 46.63–Jul 5, 2025National Athletics League - Premiership
2025400m 55.77–May 31, 2025National Athletics League - Premiership
20254x400m 3:47.12–Aug 16, 2025National Athletics League - Premiership, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2024100m 12.18-0.8Jan 6, 2024High Velocity - Illawong
2024400m 54.56–Mar 2, 2024Canberra Track Classic, AIS Athletics Track, Canberra
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Helen Pretorius's 400 m personal best is 53.28, set on Jan 29, 2022 in AIS Athletics Track, Canberra (AUS).

Helen Pretorius competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

2025 season best: 55.77, set on May 31, 2025 in Thames Valley Athletics Stadium, Eton (GBR). Last competition: England Athletics National Relay Championship, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham on Aug 17, 2025, 3:47.33.