Sonja Van Tonder

Sonja Van Tonder

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
May 19, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
400 m · 200 m

Sonja Van Tonder is a South Africa sprinter, born on May 19, 1992. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.66 in the 100m, 23.58 in the 200m, 52.75 in the 400m, 45.26 in the 4x100m and 3:33.89 in the 4x400m. She has earned 4 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 400 m52.75
2017 season best54.66Apr 22, 2017 · Potchefstroom
2017 season best
Personal best · 200 m23.58

As of Nov 12, 2026: 400 m 52.75, 200 m 23.58, 2017 season best 54.66 (Apr 22, 2017, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mGermiston 2012South Africa 100 m all-time list11.66*1,060 pts–
200mPretoria 2012South Africa 200 m all-time list23.581,077 pts–
400mTshwane 2012South Africa 400 m all-time list52.751,098 pts–
4x100mShenzhen 2011South Africa 4 × 100 m all-time list45.26–
4x400mPretoria 2012South Africa 4 × 400 m all-time list3:33.89–
60mCape Town 20117.631,010 pts–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017200m 24.48+7.0Mar 18, 2017Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
2017400m 54.66–Apr 22, 2017Potchefstroom (RSA)
2016200m 24.67–Mar 17, 2016Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
2016400m 54.82–Apr 19, 2016Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2015200m 24.85+0.0Feb 14, 2015Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
20154x100m 47.52–Apr 18, 2015Stellenbosch (RSA)
2015400m 54.31–Apr 18, 2015Stellenbosch (RSA)
20154x400m 3:44.83–Apr 18, 2015Stellenbosch (RSA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sonja Van Tonder's 400 m personal best is 52.75, set on Apr 5, 2012 in Tshwane (RSA).

Sonja Van Tonder competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

2017 season best: 54.66, set on Apr 22, 2017 in Potchefstroom (RSA).