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Ruan Mentz

Ruan Mentz

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Birth dateJan 12, 1995
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Ruan Mentz is a South Africa sprinter, born on January 12, 1995. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 10.87 in the 100m, 52.21 in the 400m, 50.71 in the 400mH, 14.36 in the 110MetresH and 52.65 in the 400mhurdle. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
50.71
2019 season best
51.89
Mar 15, 2019 · Pretoria (RSA)
2019 season best
Last competition
South African Championships, Germiston
Apr 25, 2019 · 53.82
South African Championships, Germiston
Age
31 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 400 m hurdles 50.71, 2019 season best 51.89 (Mar 15, 2019, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Germiston, Apr 25, 2019, 53.82 · 31 years old

PB

Personal bests

10.87
52.21
50.71
110MetresH
14.36
400mhurdle
52.65

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
400mH
51.89-Mar 15, 2019
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2015
100m
10.87+0.1Feb 13, 2015-Pretoria (RSA)
2015
400mH
51.05-Mar 7, 2015
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2014
400mH
50.71-Apr 26, 2014
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
2014
400m
52.21-Apr 25, 2014-Pretoria (RSA)
2013
110MetresH
14.45+0.1Mar 21, 2013
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2013
400mH
53.48-Mar 23, 2013
↑
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2012
110MetresH
14.36+0.5Mar 29, 2012
↓
Germiston (RSA)
2012
400mhurdle
52.65-Mar 31, 2012-Germiston (RSA)

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
53.82-Apr 25South African Championships, Germiston
400mH
51.89-Mar 15AGN Ch., Pretoria

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.05-Mar 7Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria
400mH
51.27-Feb 28Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria
100m
10.87+0.1Feb 13Pretoria AGN League, Pretoria

2014

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.03-Jul 24IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH
DNF-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH
51.03-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH
53.06-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
400mH
51.73-May 10Potchefstroom South African Junior Open Championships, Potchefstroom
400mH
50.71-Apr 26Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria
400mH
52.48-Apr 26Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria
400m
52.21-Apr 25Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria
400mH
51.05-Apr 12South African Championships, Pretoria
400mH
51.27-Apr 11South African Championships, Pretoria
400mH
51.23-Mar 14Pretoria Regional Championships, Pretoria - U20 Events
400mH
52.62-Mar 1Pretoria - U20 Events
400mH
52.89-Feb 22Pretoria - U20 Events

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
53.48-Mar 23Port Elizabeth SA Secondary Schools Championships, Port Elizabeth - U20 Events
110MetresH
14.79-0.1Mar 22Port Elizabeth SA Secondary Schools Championships, Port Elizabeth - U20 Events
400mH
53.49-Mar 22Port Elizabeth SA Secondary Schools Championships, Port Elizabeth - U20 Events
110MetresH
14.45+0.1Mar 21Port Elizabeth SA Secondary Schools Championships, Port Elizabeth - U20 Events

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mhurdle
52.65-Mar 31Germiston South African U18 Championships, Germiston
110MetresH
14.36+0.5Mar 29Germiston South African U18 Championships, Germiston

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ruan Mentz's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Ruan Mentz's 400 m hurdles personal best is 50.71, set on Apr 26, 2014 in Pretoria (RSA).

Which events does Ruan Mentz compete in?

Ruan Mentz competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Ruan Mentz perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 51.89, set on Mar 15, 2019 in Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships, Germiston on Apr 25, 2019, 53.82.