Niel Marais
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jan 1, 2008 (18 years old)
- Events
- 800 Metres Short Track
Niel Marais is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 2008. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:55.33 in the 800m, 4:07.84 in the 1500m, 1:56.86 in the 800m-short-track and 2:37.92 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:56.86
2026 season best1:55.33May 23, 2026 · Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
Last competitionSPAR NK Teams - 1e divisie Promotie/DegradatieSep 13, 2026 · 1:56.88
As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:56.86, 2026 season best 1:55.33 (May 23, 2026, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)) · Last competition: SPAR NK Teams - 1e divisie Promotie/Degradatie, Sep 13, 2026, 1:56.88 · 18 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-trackIndoorApeldoorn 20251:56.86890 pts–
1000mLisse 20242:37.92711 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m | 1:55.33 | – | May 23, 2026 | IFAM Outdoor |
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:07.84 | – | May 3, 2026 | SPAR Competitie U18/U20 Poule 34 R2 |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:56.02 | – | Jun 1, 2025 | Competitie 1e Divisie Poule 2 R2 |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:56.86 | – | Feb 2, 2025 | 8e ITS SOTRA |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:56.04 | – | Sep 8, 2024 | NK Teams U18/U20, Atletiekbaan De Aarhoek, Alphen aan den Rijn |
| 2024 | 1000m | 2:37.92 | – | May 11, 2024 | Ter Specke Bokaal, Sportpark Ter Specke, Lisse |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:58.57 | – | Aug 20, 2023 | Terug van vakantie, Sportpark Stappegoor, Tilburg |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:59.65 | – | Dec 17, 2023 | Try Out Games 2023, Omnisport, Apeldoorn (i) |