Werno Pretorius

Born
Dec 16, 2008 (17 years old)
Events
800 m · 400 m

Werno Pretorius is a South Africa sprinter, born on December 16, 2008. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 49.46 in the 400m, 1:54.75 in the 800m, 4:07.62 in the 1500m, 2:34.25 in the 1000m and 1:24.02 in the 600m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 800 m1:54.75
2026 season best1:53.99Feb 14, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
Personal best · 400 m49.46
Last competitionCGA League 4Feb 28, 2026 · 1:54.15

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:54.75, 400 m 49.46, 2026 season best 1:53.99 (Feb 14, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: CGA League 4, Feb 28, 2026, 1:54.15 · 17 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mJohannesburg 2026South Africa 400 m all-time list49.46891 pts–
800mCape Town 2025South Africa 800 m all-time list1:54.75895 pts–
1500mPotchefstroom 2025South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:07.62767 pts–
1000mJohannesburg 20242:34.25778 pts–
600mJohannesburg 20241:24.02798 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026400m 49.46–Jan 31, 2026CGA League 1 - Youth - Senior
2026800m 1:53.99–Feb 14, 2026Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
20261500m 3:59.48–Feb 14, 2026Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events
2025800m 1:54.75–Mar 28, 2025South African U18 Championships
20251500m 4:07.62–Sep 24, 2025NWU Top 30
2024600m 1:24.02–Nov 30, 2024CGA/UJ Summer Challenger
2024800m 1:59.52–Oct 11, 2024NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
20241000m 2:34.25–Nov 30, 2024CGA/UJ Summer Challenger
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Werno Pretorius's 800 m personal best is 1:54.75, set on Mar 28, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Werno Pretorius competes in the 800 m and 400 m.

2026 season best: 1:53.99, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: CGA League 4 on Feb 28, 2026, 1:54.15.