Shannon Verster

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Shannon Verster

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
Nov 10, 1999 (26 years old)
Events
High Jump · 100 m hurdles

Shannon Verster is a South Africa sprinter, born on November 10, 1999. She competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

Her personal bests include 25.19 in the 200m, 59.13 in the 400m, 2:16.54 in the 800m, 14.36 in the 100mH and 1.77 in the HJ. She has earned 3 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · High Jump1.77
2026 season best1.70Mar 13, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2026 season best
Personal best · 100 m hurdles14.36
Last competitionSouth African ChampionshipsApr 17, 2026 · 28.20
South African Championships

As of Nov 6, 2026: High Jump 1.77, 100 m hurdles 14.36, 2026 season best 1.70 (Mar 13, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 17, 2026, 28.20 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mJohannesburg 2021South Africa 200 m all-time list25.19924 pts–
400mPotchefstroom 2024South Africa 400 m all-time list59.13867 pts–
800mPretoria 2022South Africa 800 m all-time list2:16.54886 pts–
100mHPretoria 2024South Africa 100 m hurdles all-time list14.36973 pts–
HJPietermaritzburg 2024South Africa High Jump all-time list1.77994 pts–
LJSasolburg 2022South Africa Long Jump all-time list5.47884 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026HJ 1.70–Mar 13, 2026AGN Championships
2026LJ 5.23-1.7Apr 17, 2026South African Championships
2026SP 12.02–Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
2026100mH 14.87+0.1Mar 13, 2026AGN Championships
2026200m 27.24+0.9Apr 16, 2026South African Championships
2026JT 28.20–Apr 17, 2026South African Championships
2026800m 2:33.96–Apr 17, 2026South African Championships
2024HJ 1.77–Apr 18, 2024South African Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Shannon Verster's High Jump personal best is 1.77, set on Apr 18, 2024 in Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA).

Shannon Verster competes in the High Jump and 100 m hurdles.

2026 season best: 1.70, set on Mar 13, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships on Apr 17, 2026, 28.20.