Sherwin Vries
NAMMenSherwin Vries is a Namibia sprinter, born on March 22, 1980. Standing 1.79 m and weighing 74 kg, He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m.
His personal bests include 10.08 in the 100m, 20.20 in the 200m, 38.98 in the 4x100m and 34.8h in the 300m. He has earned 3 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Namibia.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 200 m 20.20 (#279 all-time), 100 m 10.08 (#465 all-time), 2008 season best 21.18 (Jun 28, 2008, Biberach (GER)) · 46 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 100m | 10.43 | +0.7 | Jun 28, 2008 | ↑ | Biberach (GER) |
| 2008 | 200m | 21.18 | +1.0 | Jun 28, 2008 | ↑ | Biberach (GER) |
| 2007 | 100m | 10.27 | +1.0 | Feb 2, 2007 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2007 | 200m | 20.60 | -1.0 | Mar 9, 2007 | ↑ | Tshwane (RSA) |
| 2007 | 4x100m | 39.05 | - | Aug 31, 2007 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships |
| 2006 | 100m | 10.27 | +0.5 | Jan 20, 2006 | ↑ | Secunda (RSA) |
| 2006 | 200m | 20.69 | +0.0 | Jul 20, 2006 | ↑ | Göteborg (SWE) |
| 2006 | 4x100m | 38.98 | - | Mar 25, 2006 | ↓ | Melbourne (AUS) |
| 2005 | 100m | 10.28 | -3.5 | Mar 11, 2005 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2005 | 200m | 20.73 | +0.6 | Mar 5, 2005 | ↑ | Oudtshoorn (RSA) |
| 2004 | 100m | 10.36 | +0.1 | Feb 20, 2004 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2004 | 200m | 20.71 | +0.0 | Feb 20, 2004 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2003 | 100m | 10.08 | +1.3 | Apr 11, 2003 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2003 | 200m | 20.20 | -0.5 | Apr 4, 2003 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2002 | 100m | 10.17 | +3.0 | May 18, 2002 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2002 | 200m | 20.50 | +2.6 | Apr 19, 2002 | ↑ | Lapinlahti (FIN) |
| 2001 | 100m | 10.32 | +0.4 | Mar 23, 2001 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2001 | 200m | 20.53 | +2.7 | Aug 31, 2001 | ↑ | Beijing (CHN) |
| 2001 | 300m | 34.8h | - | Oct 10, 2001 | - | Gelvendale (RSA) |
| 2000 | 100m | 10.43 | +1.6 | Aug 13, 2000 | ↑ | Lappeenranta (FIN) |
| 2000 | 200m | 21.82 | +0.6 | Aug 2, 2000 | ↑ | Turku (FIN) |
| 1999 | 100m | 10.27 | +1.8 | Jun 19, 1999 | ↑ | Windhoek (NAM) |
| 1999 | 200m | 20.67 | +1.2 | Jun 19, 1999 | ↑ | Windhoek (NAM) |
| 1998 | 100m | 10.73 | -0.2 | Jul 28, 1998 | ↑ | Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy |
| 1998 | 200m | 21.25 | +1.6 | Jul 31, 1998 | ↑ | Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy |
2008
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
100m | 10.67 | -1.2 | Jul 12 | Cuxhaven EWE Athletics, Cuxhaven |
100m | 10.69 | -0.9 | Jul 12 | Cuxhaven EWE Athletics, Cuxhaven |
100m | 10.59 | +1.0 | Jul 8 | Reims Meeting Lagardére Athlé Tour, Reims |
200m | 21.18 | +1.0 | Jun 28 | Biberach Weltklasse, Biberach |
100m | 10.46 | +0.4 | Jun 28 | Biberach Weltklasse, Biberach |
100m | 10.43 | +0.7 | Jun 28 | Biberach Weltklasse, Biberach |
2007
33 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x100m | 39.05 | - | Aug 31 | IAAF World Championships |
100m | 10.36 | -0.6 | Aug 25 | IAAF World Championships |
100m | 10.30 | +1.0 | Aug 25 | IAAF World Championships |
4x100m | 39.05 | - | Aug 25 | IAAF World Championships |
100m | 10.46 | +0.0 | Jul 18 | Algiers All-African Games, Algiers |
100m | 10.51 | -1.1 | Jul 18 | Algiers All-African Games, Algiers |
200m | 21.38 | -1.3 | Jul 2 | Malmö MAI Galan, Malmö |
100m | 10.65 | -2.6 | Jul 2 | Malmö MAI Galan, Malmö |
100m | 10.48 | -0.8 | Jun 28 | Strasbourg Meeting Lagardére Athlé Tour, Strasbourg |
100m | 10.44 | +1.1 | Jun 17 | Paris Meeting Lagardére Athlé Tour, Paris |
100m | 10.66 | -1.8 | Jun 17 | Paris Meeting Lagardére Athlé Tour, Paris |
200m | 21.06 | +0.1 | Jun 12 | Noisy le Grand Meeting National D1, Noisy-le-Grand |
100m | 10.42 | +0.0 | Jun 12 | Noisy le Grand Meeting National D1, Noisy-le-Grand |
100m | 10.61 | +0.9 | Jun 12 | Noisy le Grand Meeting National D1, Noisy-le-Grand |
200m | 21.05 | -0.3 | Jun 8 | Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino |
100m | 10.49 | +0.6 | Jun 8 | Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino |
100m | 10.43 | -0.1 | May 27 | Brazzaville CAA Grand Prix, Brazzaville |
200m | 20.79 | +0.4 | May 27 | Brazzaville CAA Grand Prix, Brazzaville |
200m | 21.33 | +3.4 | Apr 28 | Dakar Meeting International d'Athletisme, Dakar |
100m | 10.32 | - | Apr 13 | Windhoek Frankie Fredericks Meeting, Windhoek |
200m | 21.55 | -1.9 | Mar 17 | South African Championships |
200m | 20.79 | -2.4 | Mar 17 | South African Championships |
100m | 10.50 | -1.4 | Mar 17 | South African Championships |
100m | 10.54 | -1.3 | Mar 17 | South African Championships |
100m | 10.68 | -2.5 | Mar 17 | South African Championships |
200m | 20.60 | -1.0 | Mar 9 | Tshwane Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Tshwane |
100m | 10.48 | -1.2 | Mar 9 | Tshwane Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Tshwane |
100m | 10.48 | +0.0 | Mar 2 | Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Stellenbosch |
100m | 10.66 | -2.0 | Feb 17 | Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Oudtshoorn |
200m | 21.44 | -1.5 | Feb 17 | Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Oudtshoorn |
100m | 10.27 | +1.0 | Feb 2 | Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics, Potchefstroom |
100m | 10.29 | +1.2 | Jan 26 | Secunda Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Secunda |
200m | 20.62 | - | Jan 26 | Secunda Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Secunda |
2006
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200m | 20.84 | -1.5 | Aug 13 | Bambous African Championships |
200m | 22.05 | -5.1 | Aug 12 | Bambous African Championships, Bambous |
200m | 20.90 | -1.1 | Aug 12 | Bambous African Championships, Bambous |
4x100m | 39.68 | - | Aug 11 | Bambous African Championships, Bambous |
100m | 10.75 | -1.7 | Aug 9 | Bambous African Championships, Bambous |
100m | 10.93 | -3.3 | Aug 9 | Bambous African Championships, Bambous |
200m | 21.23 | -0.8 | Jul 25 | Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm |
200m | 20.69 | +0.0 | Jul 20 | Karlstad Götagalan, Göteborg |
200m | 20.74 | -0.3 | Jul 16 | Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti |
100m | 10.61 | -0.5 | Jul 13 | Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta |
100m | 10.59 | -0.7 | Jul 13 | Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta |
Honours
South African Championships
200 Metres
South African Championships
100 Metres
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
4x100 Metres Relay
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
4x100 Metres Relay
Bambous African Championships
200 Metres
Bambous African Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
South African Championships
100 Metres
Bambous African Championships
4x100 Metres Relay
Bambous African Championships
200 Metres
Abuja All Africa Games
200 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherwin Vries's 200 m personal best?
Sherwin Vries's 200 m personal best is 20.20, set on Apr 4, 2003 in Pretoria (RSA), #279 on the all-time list.
Which events does Sherwin Vries compete in?
Sherwin Vries competes in the 200 m and 100 m.
How did Sherwin Vries perform in 2008?
2008 season best: 21.18, set on Jun 28, 2008 in Biberach (GER).