William Potgieter

William Potgieter

Born
Dec 28, 1997 (28 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

William Potgieter is a South Africa middle-distance runner, born on December 28, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:51.48 in the 800m, 3:46.16 in the 1500m, 4:11.42 in the Mile, 8:28.42 in the 3000m and 8:22.08 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · 1500 m3:46.16
2021 season best3:49.91Apr 9, 2021 · Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:11.42

As of Nov 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:46.16, Mile Short Track 4:11.42, 2021 season best 3:49.91 (Apr 9, 2021, Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)) · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mRoodepoort 2016South Africa 800 m all-time list1:51.48985 pts–
1500mPort Elizabeth 2016South Africa 1500 m all-time list3:46.161,026 pts–
MileIndoorAL 20184:11.42987 pts–
3000m2017South Africa 3000 m all-time list8:28.42896 pts–
3000mIndoorAL 20188:22.08950 pts–
2000mPretoria 20165:29.84856 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021800m 1:51.69–May 14, 2021Jaguar Track, Mobile, AL (USA)
20211500m 3:49.91–Apr 9, 2021Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
2020800m-short-track Indoor1:57.17–Feb 2, 2020CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2020800m-short-track 1:57.17–Feb 2, 2020–
2020800m Indoor1:57.17–Feb 2, 2020CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2020mile-short-track Indoor4:13.90–Jan 24, 2020Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
2020mile-short-track 4:13.90–Jan 24, 2020–
2020Mile Indoor4:13.90–Jan 24, 2020Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
FAQ

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William Potgieter's 1500 m personal best is 3:46.16, set on Apr 19, 2016 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).

William Potgieter competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

2021 season best: 3:49.91, set on Apr 9, 2021 in Sam Bailey Track Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL (USA).