Ockert Cilliers

Ockert Cilliers

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Apr 21, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
400 m hurdles · 400 m

Ockert Cilliers (born 21 April 1981) is a South African 400 m hurdler. Born in Vanderbijlpark, Cilliers now lives in Sydney (Australia). He is 1.84 m tall and weighs 74 kg.

His athletics career started in 1996 at school, where he also played rugby union. The rugby coach forced all players to take part in athletics as well. Cilliers chose 200m and 300m hurdles, and hurdling quickly became his primary interest.

He is a member of the Fenerbahçe S.K. athletics club in Turkey. His current coach is Dr. Ria van den Berg.

Personal best · 400 m hurdles48.02
#72 all-time
2010 season best51.52May 1, 2010 · Potchefstroom
2010 season best
Personal best · 400 m45.80

As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.02 (#72 all-time), 400 m 45.80, 2010 season best 51.52 (May 1, 2010, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mSecunda 200445.801,125 pts–
400mHPretoria 200448.021,231 pts#72
4x400mParis-St-Denis 20033:03.05–
300mBrasschaat 200933.90993 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2010400mH 51.52–May 1, 2010Potchefstroom (RSA)
2009300m 33.90–Jul 26, 2009Brasschaat (BEL)
2009400m 47.46–May 23, 2009Ankara (TUR)
2009400mH 49.79–Jun 10, 2009Bursa (TUR)
2008400m 47.51–Jun 11, 2008Cottbus (GER)
2008400mH 49.18–Feb 22, 2008Germiston (RSA)
2007400m 46.62–Feb 2, 2007Potchefstroom (RSA)
2007400mH 49.22–Mar 9, 2007Tshwane (RSA)
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FAQ

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Ockert Cilliers's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.02, set on Feb 20, 2004 in Pretoria (RSA), #72 on the all-time list.

Ockert Cilliers competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

2010 season best: 51.52, set on May 1, 2010 in Potchefstroom (RSA).