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Pieter Beneke

Pieter Beneke

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Birth dateJul 18, 1990
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Pieter Christiaan "PC" Beneke (born 18 July 1990) is a South African athlete specialising in the 400 metres hurdles.

He represented his country at the 2013 World Championships without reaching the semifinals. His personal best in the event is 49.18 seconds set in Stellenbosch in 2013.

He is married to a South African long jumper, Lynique Prinsloo. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
49.18
#430 all-time
400 m
46.83
2019 season best
53.74
Apr 25, 2019 · Germiston (RSA)
2019 season best
Last competition
Meeting de São João, Braga
Jun 29, 2019 · 54.37
Meeting de São João, Braga
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.18 (#430 all-time), 400 m 46.83, 2019 season best 53.74 (Apr 25, 2019, Germiston (RSA)) · Last competition: Meeting de São João, Braga, Jun 29, 2019, 54.37 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
400mH
53.74-Apr 25, 2019
↓
South African Championships, Germiston
2017
400mH
50.20-Mar 17, 2017
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2016
400mH
51.14-Feb 13, 2016
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2016
600m
1:20.22-Jan 29, 2016-Pretoria (RSA)
2015
100m
11.16-0.6Feb 13, 2015
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2015
400m
47.88-Mar 21, 2015
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2015
400mH
50.17-Apr 18, 2015
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2015
4x400m
3:10.11-Apr 18, 2015
↑
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2014
800m
1:58.56-Nov 1, 2014-Pretoria (RSA)
2013
400m
47.14-Mar 19, 2013
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2013
400mH
49.18-Apr 13, 2013
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2013
4x400m
3:06.19-Jul 12, 2013
↑
Central Stadium, Kazan (RUS)
2012
400mH
50.30-May 4, 2012
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2012
4x400m
3:04.01-Jul 1, 2012
↑
Porto Novo (BEN)
2011
100m
11.19+0.2Jun 25, 2011
↑
Szczecin (POL)
2011
4x100m
39.94-Jun 25, 2011-Szczecin (POL)
2011
400m
47.90-Mar 26, 2011
↓
Germiston (RSA)
2011
400mH
50.42-Apr 10, 2011
↓
Durban (RSA)
2011
4x400m
3:05.61-Aug 21, 2011
↑
National Stadium, Shenzhen (CHN)
2010
400m
46.83-Jun 26, 2010
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2010
400mH
50.69-Jun 26, 2010
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2008
400mH
50.78-Jul 11, 2008
↓
Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
2008
4x400m
3:12.09-Jul 12, 2008
↑
Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
2007
400mhurdle
50.74-Apr 14, 2007-Pretoria (RSA)

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
54.37-Jun 29Meeting de São João, Braga
400mH
53.74-Apr 25South African Championships, Germiston
400mH
54.26-Apr 13Athletics Grand Prix Series, Bloemfontein
400mH
55.51-Apr 6South African University Championships, Stellenbosch

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.20-Mar 17Pretoria AGN Ch., Pretoria
400mH
50.87-Mar 17Pretoria AGN Ch., Pretoria
400mH
53.01-Mar 11Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria
400mH
51.64-Mar 4Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria

2016

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.35-Apr 19Port Elizabeth ASA Night Series, Port Elizabeth
400mH
1:05.59-Apr 15South African Championships, Stellenbosch
400mH
52.22-Mar 22Cape Town ASA Night Series, Cape Town
400mH
51.35-Mar 11Pretoria Athletics Gauteng North Ch., Pretoria
400mH
52.40-Mar 11Pretoria Athletics Gauteng North Ch., Pretoria
400mH
51.42-Feb 27Pretoria
400mH
51.34-Feb 23Potchefstroom ACNW League Meeting, Potchefstroom
400mH
51.14-Feb 13Pretoria
600m
1:20.22-Jan 29Pretoria EC Classic Shootout, Pretoria

2015

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.75-May 23Dakar IAAF World Challenge, Stade Senghor, Dakar
400mH
51.42-May 9Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom
400mH
50.66-May 8Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom
4x400m
3:10.11-Apr 18South African Championships, Stellenbosch
400mH
50.17-Apr 18South African Championships, Stellenbosch
400mH
52.72-Apr 17South African Championships, Stellenbosch
400m
47.88-Mar 21Pretoria AGN Ch., Pretoria
400mH
51.43-Mar 20Pretoria AGN Ch., Pretoria
400mH
53.63-Mar 14Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria
400mH
50.47-Feb 28Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria
100m
11.16-0.6Feb 13Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:58.56-Nov 1Pretoria Gert le Roux Memorial Meeting, Pretoria

2013

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.14-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
400mH
51.14-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
4x400m
3:06.19-Jul 12Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan
4x400m
3:09.88-Jul 11Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan
400mH
50.51-Jul 10Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan
400mH
49.91-Jul 9Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan
400mH
50.11-Jul 8Universiade, Central Stadium, Kazan
400mH
51.68-Jun 16Uppsala Folksam Challenge, Uppsala
400mH
51.69-Jun 10Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
400mH
49.97-Jun 1Genève AtletiCAGenève, Genève
400mH
49.49-Apr 22Johannesburg
4x400m
3:10.54-Apr 13South African Championships, Stellenbosch
400mH
49.18-Apr 13South African Championships, Stellenbosch
400mH
51.94-Apr 13South African Championships, Stellenbosch
400m
47.14-Mar 19Potchefstroom
400mH
49.77-Mar 16Pretoria Regional Championships, Pretoria
400mH
49.99-Mar 9Pretoria
400mH
50.57-Feb 19Pretoria
400mH
50.61-Feb 9Pretoria
400m
47.99-Jan 30Pretoria

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:04.01-Jul 1Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
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Honours

🥇

South African Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2015
🥇

South African Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2013
🥈

Universiade

4x400 Metres Relay

2013
🥈

Porto Novo African Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2012
🥈

Porto Novo African Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2012
🥉

Universiade

4x400 Metres Relay

2011
5

Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pieter Beneke's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Pieter Beneke's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.18, set on Apr 13, 2013 in Stellenbosch (RSA), #430 on the all-time list.

Which events does Pieter Beneke compete in?

Pieter Beneke competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

How did Pieter Beneke perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 53.74, set on Apr 25, 2019 in Germiston (RSA). Last competition: Meeting de São João, Braga on Jun 29, 2019, 54.37.