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Wenda Nel
- Born
- Jul 30, 1988 (38 years old)
- Birthplace
- Worcester, South Africa
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 400 m
Wenda Nel is a South African athlete specialising in the 400 metres hurdles.
She competed at the 2011 World Championships reaching the semifinals. She competed in the women's 400 metres hurdles at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Her personal best in the event is 54.37 from 20 May 2015. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history. Throughout their career, they demonstrated the dedication and athletic excellence that defines elite competitors in the sport of track and field.
As of Nov 7, 2026: 400 m hurdles 54.37 (#126 all-time), 400 m 52.03, 2022 season best 55.84 (Apr 6, 2022, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre, Jun 12, 2022, 57.52 · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 200m | 23.98 | +0.3 | Mar 11, 2022 | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2022 | 400m | 53.48 | – | Mar 16, 2022 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, Mangaung Athletics Stadium, Bloemfontein |
| 2022 | 400mH | 55.84 | – | Apr 6, 2022 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 |
| 2021 | 400m | 52.72 | – | May 22, 2021 | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2021 | 400mH | 55.16 | – | May 6, 2021 | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2020 | 200m | 24.55 | +0.8 | Mar 13, 2020 | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2020 | 400m | 53.94 | – | Mar 14, 2020 | Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2019 | 200m | 24.27 | – | Mar 15, 2019 | Pretoria (RSA) |