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Marius Van Heerden

Marius Van Heerden

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Birth dateSep 8, 1974
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Marius Van Heerden is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on September 8, 1974. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:44.57 in the 800m, 3:40.51 in the 1500m, 3:57.49 in the Mile and 2:17.64 in the 1000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
800 m
1:44.57
#302 all-time
1000 Metres
2:17.64
2000 season best
1:46.64
Mar 4, 2000 · Cape Town (RSA)
2000 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:44.57 (#302 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:17.64, 2000 season best 1:46.64 (Mar 4, 2000, Cape Town (RSA)) · 52 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:44.57
#302 all-time
3:40.51
3:57.49
2:17.64

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
800m
1:46.64-Mar 4, 2000
↑
South African Marathon Championships
1999
1500m
3:42.95-Mar 26, 1999
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
1998
800m
1:46.83-Feb 7, 1998
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
1998
1000m
2:19.01-Jan 13, 1998
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1998
1500m
3:43.8h-Feb 13, 1998
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1998
Mile
4:00.31-Jan 7, 1998
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1997
800m
1:45.63-Apr 8, 1997
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
1997
1000m
2:18.25-Jun 29, 1997
↓
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1997
1500m
3:42.11-Mar 8, 1997
↓
South African Championships
1996
800m
1:44.57-Apr 12, 1996
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
1996
1000m
2:17.64-Mar 1, 1996
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1996
1500m
3:40.51-Apr 19, 1996
↓
South African Championships
1996
Mile
3:57.49-Feb 16, 1996
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1994
800m
1:46.92-Jul 26, 1994
↑
Karlskrona (SWE)
1993
800m
1:46.38-May 3, 1993
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
1992
800m
1:48.71-Sep 19, 1992
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.35-Mar 31Cape Town Engen Grand Prix, Cape Town
800m
1:46.64-Mar 4South African Marathon Championships
800m
1:47.77-Mar 3South African Championships

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:42.95-Mar 26Cape Town Engen GP Final, Cape Town

1998

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.24-Mar 7South African Championships
800m
1:47.04-Feb 24Stellenbosch
1500m
3:43.8HT-Feb 13Port Elizabeth
800m
1:46.83-Feb 7Pretoria
1000m
2:19.01-Jan 13Stellenbosch
Mile
4:00.31-Jan 7Stellenbosch

1997

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.20-Aug 5IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:47.56-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:47.56-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:47.20-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:48.86-Jul 26Budapest IAAF Permit Meeting, Budapest
1000m
2:18.45-Jul 22Tata
1000m
2:18.25-Jun 29Villeneuve D'ascq Vittelstadium, Villeneuve d'Ascq
800m
1:46.62-Jun 11Cottbus Meeting Erdgas, Cottbus
800m
1:45.63-Apr 8Cape Town ASA Engen GP Final, Cape Town
800m
1:46.06-Apr 2Pretoria All Africa International, Pretoria
800m
1:47.62-Mar 27Pietersburg
800m
1:46.52-Mar 21Pretoria
800m
1:46.95-Mar 14Stellenbosch
1500m
3:42.11-Mar 8South African Championships
800m
1:48.91-Jan 22Auckland

1996

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.46-Jul 28The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
800m
1:47.46-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
800m
1:47.04-Jul 13Durham, NC
800m
1:46.31-Jul 5Oslo Mobil Bislett Games, Oslo
800m
1:46.40-Jun 28Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
1500m
3:40.51-Apr 19South African Championships
800m
1:44.57-Apr 12Cape Town ASA Engen Series, Cape Town
800m
1:45.99-Apr 3-
800m
1:45.62-Mar 20-
800m
1:46.53-Mar 8Port Elizabeth
1000m
2:17.64-Mar 1Stellenbosch Boland Prestige, Stellenbosch
Mile
3:57.49-Feb 16Stellenbosch Weetabix Prestige, Stellenbosch

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.92-Jul 26Karlskrona

1993

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.38-May 3Pretoria

1992

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.71-Sep 19Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:49.83-Sep 17Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
800m
1:51.50-Sep 16Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

Honours

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South African Championships

1500 Metres

1997
6

Seoul IAAF World Junior Championships

800 Metres

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Marius Van Heerden's 800 m personal best?

Marius Van Heerden's 800 m personal best is 1:44.57, set on Apr 12, 1996 in Cape Town (RSA), #302 on the all-time list.

Which events does Marius Van Heerden compete in?

Marius Van Heerden competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Marius Van Heerden perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 1:46.64, set on Mar 4, 2000 in Cape Town (RSA).