Riaan Dempers

Riaan Dempers

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Mar 4, 1977 (49 years old)
Events
200 m · 400 m

Riaan Dempers is a South Africa sprinter, born on March 4, 1977. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

His personal bests include 10.0h in the 100m, 20.16 in the 200m, 45.15 in the 400m, 41.12 in the 4x100m and 3:01.51 in the 4x400m. He has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 200 m20.16
#236 all-time
2004 season best21.79Jan 24, 2004 · Germiston
2004 season best
Personal best · 400 m45.15
#541 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 200 m 20.16 (#236 all-time), 400 m 45.15 (#541 all-time), 2004 season best 21.79 (Jan 24, 2004, Germiston (RSA)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mWollongong 1996South Africa 100 m all-time list10.0h*1,206 pts–
200mGermiston 1995South Africa 200 m all-time list20.161,195 pts#236
400mSecunda 1994South Africa 400 m all-time list45.151,170 pts#541
4x100mAlgiers 1994South Africa 4 × 100 m all-time list41.12–
4x400mGöteborg 1995South Africa 4 × 400 m all-time list3:01.51–
400m-short-track199747.871,051 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2004200m 21.79+0.0Jan 24, 2004Germiston (RSA)
2003100m 10.76+0.9Feb 22, 2003Pretoria (RSA)
2003200m 21.24+0.7Mar 14, 2003Pretoria (RSA)
2002100m 10.3h+1.1Feb 16, 2002Krugersdorp (RSA)
2002200m 21.67–Jun 1, 2002Roodeport (RSA)
200055m Indoor6.56–Jan 22, 2000Gainesville, FL (USA) (i)
200055m 6.56–Jan 22, 2000–
2000100m 10.83+1.1Apr 8, 2000Durham, NC (USA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Riaan Dempers's 200 m personal best is 20.16, set on Apr 7, 1995 in Germiston (RSA), #236 on the all-time list.

Riaan Dempers competes in the 200 m and 400 m.

2004 season best: 21.79, set on Jan 24, 2004 in Germiston (RSA).