LJ Lj Van Zyl

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LJ Lj Van Zyl

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Jul 20, 1985 (41 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 m

LJ Lj Van Zyl is a South Africa sprinter, born on July 20, 1985. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.3h in the 100m, 20.71 in the 200m, 44.86 in the 400m, 47.66 in the 400mH and 39.71 in the 4x100m. He has earned 24 gold, 9 silver and 5 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles47.66
#36 all-time
2018 season best49.45Mar 8, 2018 · Pretoria
2018 season best
Medals2World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze
National record47.66400 m hurdles
National record

As of Nov 7, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.66 (#36 all-time), 400 m 44.86 (#310 all-time), 2018 season best 49.45 (Mar 8, 2018, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast, Apr 10, 2018, 50.98 · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · National record (400 m hurdles) · 41 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mBloemfontein 2003South Africa 100 m all-time list10.3h*1,105 pts–
200mPretoria 2015South Africa 200 m all-time list20.711,111 pts–
400mGermiston 2011South Africa 400 m all-time list44.861,190 pts#310
400mHPretoria 2011South Africa 400 m hurdles all-time list47.661,249 pts#36
4x100mBerlin 2009South Africa 4 × 100 m all-time list39.71–
4x400mDaegu 2011South Africa 4 × 400 m all-time list2:59.87–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships–112

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2018400mH 49.45–Mar 8, 2018Pretoria (RSA)
2017200m 21.10+1.7Mar 4, 2017Pretoria (RSA)
2017400m 46.57–Mar 4, 2017Pretoria (RSA)
2017400mH 49.29–Apr 12, 2017Pretoria (RSA)
2016100m 10.95+0.6Feb 27, 2016Pretoria (RSA)
2016200m 21.34–Feb 29, 2016Pretoria (RSA)
2016400m 46.86–Mar 8, 2016Pretoria (RSA)
2016400mH 48.67–May 20, 2016Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

LJ Lj Van Zyl's 400 m hurdles personal best is 47.66, set on Feb 25, 2011 in Pretoria (RSA), #36 on the all-time list.

LJ Lj Van Zyl competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

2018 season best: 49.45, set on Mar 8, 2018 in Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast on Apr 10, 2018, 50.98.

LJ Lj Van Zyl has won 2 World Championships medals.