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Simone Van Der Merwe

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateJun 4, 2008
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Simone Van Der Merwe is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on June 4, 2008. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 400mH.

Her personal bests include 2:14.04 in the 800m, 4:35.09 in the 1500m and 1:04.36 in the 400mH. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
800 m
2:14.04
2026 season best
2:16.51
Mar 28, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
South African U20 Championships
Mar 28, 2026 · 2:16.51
South African U20 Championships
Age
18 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: 800 m 2:14.04, 2026 season best 2:16.51 (Mar 28, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: South African U20 Championships, Mar 28, 2026, 2:16.51 · 18 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
400mH
1:04.95-Feb 14, 2026
↑
Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
2026
800m
2:16.51-Mar 28, 2026
↑
South African U20 Championships
2025
400mH
1:04.36-Mar 28, 2025
↑
South African U18 Championships
2025
800m
2:14.98-Feb 8, 2025
↑
Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
2025
1500m
4:35.09-Mar 28, 2025-South African U18 Championships
2024
400mH
1:05.23-Feb 17, 2024
↑
Curro Podium Final
2024
800m
2:14.25-Mar 23, 2024
↑
South African U18 Championships
2023
800m
2:14.04-Mar 25, 2023
↑
South African U16 Championships
2022
800m
2:16.65-Feb 19, 2022
↑
Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg (RSA)

2024

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:14.25-Mar 23South African U18 Championships
800m
2:14.25-Mar 22South African U18 Championships
800m
2:15.58-Mar 22South African U18 Championships
400mH
1:05.23-Feb 17Curro Podium Final
800m
2:15.04-Feb 17Curro Podium Final

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:14.04-Mar 25South African U16 Championships
800m
2:18.24-Mar 24South African U16 Championships

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:16.65-Feb 19Twizza Super Schools Grand Finale, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg - U16 Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Simone Van Der Merwe's 800 m personal best?

Simone Van Der Merwe's 800 m personal best is 2:14.04, set on Mar 25, 2023 in Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA).

Which events does Simone Van Der Merwe compete in?

Simone Van Der Merwe competes in the 800 m.

How did Simone Van Der Merwe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:16.51, set on Mar 28, 2026 in Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: South African U20 Championships on Mar 28, 2026, 2:16.51.