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Rynard Swanepoel
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Rynard Swanepoel is a South Africa sprinter. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
His personal bests include 48.69 in the 400m, 1:45.28 in the 800m, 3:39.67 in the 1500m, 4:04.35 in the Mile and 3:19.93 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
800 Metres Short Track
1:46.52
1500 m
3:39.67
2026 season best
1:45.57
Jul 18, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
Last competition
Monmouth Mile/800 Meter Run, Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown, NY - Mixed Races
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:48.53
As of Sep 21, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:46.52, 1500 m 3:39.67, 2026 season best 1:45.57 (Jul 18, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Monmouth Mile/800 Meter Run, Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown, NY - Mixed Races, Aug 28, 2026, 1:48.53
PB
Personal bests
48.69
3:39.67
Mile
4:04.35
4x400m
3:19.93
800m-short-track
1:46.52
1000m
2:29.28
1000m-short-track
2:29.28
mile-short-track
4:04.35
DistanceMe
9:17.17
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 800m-short-track | 1:45.57 | - | Jul 18, 2026 | ↑ | Penn Relays Summer Showcase |
| 2026 | 800m | 1:45.64 | - | Jun 21, 2026 | ↑ | Portland Track Festival |
| 2025 | 800m | 1:45.42 | - | May 30, 2025 | ↑ | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 1:47.44 | - | Feb 15, 2025 | ↑ | Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:39.67 | - | May 4, 2025 | ↑ | Duke Twilight, Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:04.35 | - | Jan 17, 2025 | ↑ | Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:04.35 | - | Jan 17, 2025 | ↑ | Virginia Tech Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2025 | DistanceMe | 9:17.17 | - | Feb 21, 2025 | ↑ | Boston University DMR Challenge |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:45.28 | - | May 24, 2024 | ↑ | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.27 | - | Jan 27, 2024 | ↑ | Bob Pollock Invitational |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:41.70 | - | Apr 12, 2024 | ↑ | Duke Invitational |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:09.02 | - | Jan 19, 2024 | ↑ | Hokie Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 4:09.02 | - | Jan 19, 2024 | ↑ | Hokie Invitational, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2024 | DistanceMe | 9:39.78 | - | Feb 22, 2024 | ↑ | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i) |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:47.38 | - | Apr 21, 2023 | ↑ | Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Invitational Events |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.36 | - | Feb 25, 2023 | ↑ | ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:19.93 | - | May 13, 2023 | - | ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:44.43 | - | Mar 23, 2023 | ↑ | Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC |
| 2023 | DistanceMe | 9:40.17 | - | Jan 27, 2023 | ↑ | Bob Pollock Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i) |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:48.84 | - | Apr 9, 2022 | ↑ | Morris Williams T&F Stadium, Durham, NC (USA) |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.81 | - | Feb 26, 2022 | ↑ | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m | 2:29.28 | - | Jan 21, 2022 | - | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m-short-track | 2:29.28 | - | Jan 21, 2022 | - | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:48.27 | - | Mar 24, 2022 | ↑ | Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC (USA) |
| 2022 | DistanceMe | 9:38.52 | - | Feb 24, 2022 | ↑ | Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 400m | 50.02 | - | Mar 31, 2021 | ↓ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:51.50 | - | Mar 31, 2021 | ↑ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:51.43 | - | Apr 10, 2021 | ↑ | Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA) |
| 2021 | Mile | 4:22.18 | - | Feb 27, 2021 | ↑ | Stadium, Boksburg (RSA) |
| 2020 | 400m | 48.69 | - | Jan 25, 2020 | ↓ | Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2020 | 800m | 1:51.60 | - | Mar 14, 2020 | ↑ | UJ Soweto Campus, Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 3:54.55 | - | Feb 29, 2020 | ↑ | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:55.55 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | Paarl (RSA) |
| 2018 | 1500m | 4:00.16 | - | Apr 7, 2018 | ↑ | Paarl (RSA) |
2026
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24 performances2024
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:49.01 | - | Jun 9 | Portland Track Festival - High Performance, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR |
800m | 1:47.44 | - | Jun 7 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | 1:47.44 | - | Jun 5 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
800m | 1:49.78 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
800m | 1:45.28 | - | May 25 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
800m | 1:45.28 | - | May 24 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
800m | 1:49.78 | - | May 22 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
800m | 1:46.69 | - | May 11 | ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA |
800m | 1:48.10 | - | May 10 | ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA |
800m | 1:46.69 | - | May 10 | ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Geroge C. Griffin Track, Atlanta, GA |
800m | 1:45.84 | - | Apr 19 | Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC |
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Honours
No medals
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Rynard Swanepoel's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?
Rynard Swanepoel's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:46.52, set on Feb 22, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).
Which events does Rynard Swanepoel compete in?
Rynard Swanepoel competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.
How did Rynard Swanepoel perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1:45.57, set on Jul 18, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Monmouth Mile/800 Meter Run, Christian Brothers Academy, Middletown, NY - Mixed Races on Aug 28, 2026, 1:48.53.