Mark Handelsman

Mark Handelsman

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Jun 9, 1961 (65 years old)
Events
800 m

Mark Handelsman is a South Africa sprinter, born on June 9, 1961. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 48.17 in the 400m, 1:45.3h in the 800m, 3:45.05 in the 1500m and 7:10.03 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.3h
#850 all-time
1985 season best7:12.96Apr 27, 1985 · Walnut, CA

As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:45.3h (#850 all-time), 1985 season best 7:12.96 (Apr 27, 1985, Walnut, CA (USA)) · 65 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mCA 1984South Africa 400 m all-time list48.17970 pts–
800mStellenbosch 1981South Africa 800 m all-time list1:45.3h1,165 pts#850
1500mCA 1984South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:45.051,040 pts–
4x800MetreAZ 19847:10.03–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19854x800Metre 7:12.96–Apr 27, 1985Walnut, CA (USA)
1984400m 48.17–Aug 4, 1984Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984800m 1:46.53–May 13, 1984Westwood, CA (USA)
19841500m 3:45.05–Aug 9, 1984Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
19844x800Metre 7:10.03–Apr 7, 1984Tempe, AZ (USA)
1983800m 1:46.49–Aug 31, 1983Koblenz (GER)
1982800m 1:46.46–Jul 14, 1982Lausanne (SUI)
1981800m 1:45.3h–Apr 20, 1981Germiston (RSA)
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Mark Handelsman's 800 m personal best is 1:45.3h, set on Apr 20, 1981 in Stellenbosch (RSA), #850 on the all-time list.

Mark Handelsman competes in the 800 m.

1985 season best: 7:12.96, set on Apr 27, 1985 in Walnut, CA (USA).