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Willem De Beer
RSAMenBirth dateMar 14, 1988
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Willem De Beer is a South Africa sprinter, born on March 14, 1988. He competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.
His personal bests include 11.03 in the 100m, 21.15 in the 200m, 45.67 in the 400m, 1:52.59 in the 800m and 40.36 in the 4x100m. He has earned 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Key facts
400 m
45.67
200 m
21.15
Medals
World Championships: 1 silver
Age
38 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: 400 m 45.67, 200 m 21.15, 2019 season best 1:19.98 (Feb 1, 2019, Pretoria (RSA)) · World Championships: 1 silver · 38 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 600m | 1:19.98 | - | Feb 1, 2019 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2017 | 400m | 48.88 | - | Oct 28, 2017 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:53.95 | - | Oct 27, 2017 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2016 | 100m | 11.03 | -2.8 | Feb 27, 2016 | - | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2016 | 200m | 21.33 | -1.2 | Feb 27, 2016 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2016 | 400m | 46.48 | - | Feb 13, 2016 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2016 | 600m | 1:17.52 | - | Jan 29, 2016 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:54.79 | - | Oct 28, 2016 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2016 | 4x400m | 3:08.28 | - | Apr 16, 2016 | ↑ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2014 | 400m | 46.03 | - | May 10, 2014 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2014 | 800m | 1:52.59 | - | Mar 14, 2014 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2012 | 200m | 21.18= | -0.3 | Mar 17, 2012 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2012 | 4x100m | 41.14 | - | Apr 27, 2012 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2012 | 400m | 45.67 | - | Jun 29, 2012 | ↓ | Porto Novo (BEN) |
| 2012 | 4x400m | 3:03.46 | - | Aug 10, 2012 | ↑ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2011 | 200m | 21.21 | +0.5 | Apr 16, 2011 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2011 | 400m | 45.68 | - | Mar 26, 2011 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2011 | 4x400m | 2:59.21 | - | Sep 1, 2011 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu |
| 2010 | 200m | 21.18 | +1.5 | Apr 17, 2010 | ↑ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2010 | 400m | 46.68 | - | Apr 6, 2010 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2007 | 200m | 21.15 | +2.6 | Mar 31, 2007 | ↑ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2007 | 400m | 46.31 | - | Aug 10, 2007 | ↓ | Bangkok (THA) |
| 2006 | 200m | 21.41 | +0.2 | Apr 8, 2006 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2006 | 4x100m | 40.36 | - | Aug 19, 2006 | ↓ | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
| 2006 | 400m | 46.88 | - | Mar 31, 2006 | ↓ | Sasolburg (RSA) |
| 2006 | 4x400m | 3:08.69 | - | Aug 19, 2006 | ↑ | Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing |
| 2005 | 400m | 48.49 | - | Jul 13, 2005 | ↓ | Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech |
| 2005 | SprintMedl | 1:53.23 | - | Jul 17, 2005 | - | Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech |
2019
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
600m | 1:19.98 | - | Feb 1 | USM Classic Shoot-out, Pretoria |
2017
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 48.88 | - | Oct 28 | Pretoria Gert le Roux Memorial, Pretoria |
800m | 1:53.95 | - | Oct 27 | Pretoria Gert le Roux Memorial, Pretoria |
2016
16 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 48.28 | - | Oct 28 | Pretoria Gert le Roux Memorial, Pretoria |
800m | 1:54.79 | - | Oct 28 | Pretoria Gert le Roux Memorial, Pretoria |
400m | 47.53 | - | May 7 | Bloemfontein South African Open Championships, Bloemfontein |
400m | 47.37 | - | May 6 | Bloemfontein South African Open Championships, Bloemfontein |
400m | 47.65 | - | May 6 | Bloemfontein South African Open Championships, Bloemfontein |
400m | 47.93 | - | Apr 19 | Port Elizabeth ASA Night Series, Port Elizabeth |
4x400m | 3:08.28 | - | Apr 16 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
400m | 47.92 | - | Apr 15 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
400m | 47.77 | - | Apr 15 | South African Championships, Stellenbosch |
400m | 48.20 | - | Mar 8 | Pretoria ASA Night Series, Pretoria |
100m | 11.03 | -2.8 | Feb 27 | Pretoria |
200m | 21.33 | -1.2 | Feb 27 | Pretoria |
200m | 21.83 | -0.6 | Feb 13 | Johannesburg Nkwalu Invitational, Johannesburg |
400m | 46.48 | - | Feb 13 | Johannesburg Nkwalu Invitational, Johannesburg |
400m | 48.06 | - | Feb 6 | Pretoria |
600m | 1:17.52 | - | Jan 29 | Pretoria EC Classic Shootout, Pretoria |
2014
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
400m | 48.79 | - | Oct 31 | Pretoria Gert le Roux Memorial Meeting, Pretoria |
400m | 46.03 | - | May 10 | Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom |
400m | 46.80 | - | May 9 | Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom |
400m | 47.39 | - | May 9 | Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom |
400m | 46.38 | - | Apr 12 | South African Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 47.46 | - | Apr 11 | South African Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 46.97 | - | Apr 11 | South African Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 46.76 | - | Mar 25 | Sasolburg NWU Pukke Permit Meeting, Sasolburg |
800m | 1:55.33 | - | Mar 14 | Pretoria Regional Championships, Pretoria |
800m | 1:52.59 | - | Mar 14 | Pretoria Regional Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 48.17 | - | Mar 14 | Pretoria Regional Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 47.07 | - | Mar 14 | Pretoria Regional Championships, Pretoria |
400m | 48.60 | - | Mar 14 | Pretoria Regional Championships, Pretoria |
2012
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4x400m | 3:03.46 | - | Aug 10 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
4x400m | 3:04.01 | - | Jul 1 | Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo |
400m | 45.67 | - | Jun 29 | Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo |
400m | 46.33 | - | Jun 28 | Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo |
400m | 46.80 | - | Jun 27 | Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo |
200m | 21.44 | +0.0 | Jun 16 | Ried Leichtathletiknacht, Ried im Innkreis |
400m | 46.56 | - | Jun 16 | Ried Leichtathletiknacht, Ried im Innkreis |
400m | 46.94 | - | Jun 10 | Brazzaville CAA Grand Prix, Brazzaville |
200m | 21.43 | -0.7 | Jun 7 | Rhede Abendsportfest, Rhede |
400m | 46.08 | - | Jun 7 | Rhede Abendsportfest, Rhede |
400m | 47.07 | - | Jun 3 | La Chaux-de-Fonds Resisprint International, La Chaux-de-Fonds |
4x400m | 3:06.07 | - | May 31 | Roma Golden Gala |
4x400m | 3:07.73 | - | Apr 28 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
4x100m | 41.14 | - | Apr 27 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
400m | 45.83 | - | Apr 27 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
400m | 47.29 | - | Apr 27 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
400m | 48.49 | - | Apr 27 | Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg |
400m | 45.95 | - | Apr 20 | Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria |
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Honours
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2016South African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
7
2012The XXX Olympic Games
4x400 Metres Relay
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2012Porto Novo African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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2012Porto Novo African Championships
400 Metres
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2012South African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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2011Universiade
4x400 Metres Relay
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2011IAAF World Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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2011South African Championships
4x400 Metres Relay
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2005Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships
Sprint Medley 1000m
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Willem De Beer's 400 m personal best?
Willem De Beer's 400 m personal best is 45.67, set on Jun 29, 2012 in Porto Novo (BEN).
Which events does Willem De Beer compete in?
Willem De Beer competes in the 400 m and 200 m.
How did Willem De Beer perform in 2019?
2019 season best: 1:19.98, set on Feb 1, 2019 in Pretoria (RSA).
How many medals has Willem De Beer won?
Willem De Beer has won 1 World Championships medal.