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Willie Smit

Willie Smit

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Birth dateSep 20, 1977
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Willie Smit is a Namibia hurdler, born on September 20, 1977. He competes primarily in the 400mH.

His personal bests include 49.05 in the 400mH. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Namibia.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
49.05
#357 all-time
2002 season best
49.05
Apr 5, 2002 · Germiston (RSA)
2002 season best
Record
National record · 400 m hurdles 49.05
National record
Age
48 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.05 (#357 all-time), 2002 season best 49.05 (Apr 5, 2002, Germiston (RSA)) · National record (400 m hurdles) · 48 years old

PB

Personal bests

49.05
#357 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
400mH
49.05-Apr 5, 2002
↑
Germiston (RSA)
2001
400mH
49.05-Mar 17, 2001
↑
Roodeport (RSA)
2000
400mH
49.47-Mar 13, 2000
↑
Roodeport (RSA)
1999
400mH
51.35-Feb 17, 1999
↑
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1997
400mH
50.45-Apr 8, 1997
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
1996
400mH
51.53-Apr 12, 1996
↑
Cape Town (RSA)

2002

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.03-Aug 9Tunis-Radés African Championships, Radés
400mH
52.14-Aug 8Tunis-Radés African Championships, Radés
400mH
50.14-Jul 29Manchester Commonwealth Games
400mH
49.83-Jul 28Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
400mH
50.02-Jul 21Bangor North Down International Games, Bangor
400mH
51.09-Jul 14Szombathely MAL Cup, Szombathely
400mH
49.54-Jul 12Budapest Match Cup, Budapest
400mH
49.95-Jul 8Cardiff Welsh Games, Cardiff
400mH
50.28-Jun 29Veszprém Balaton Championships, Veszprém
400mH
50.60-Jun 7Torino Primo Nebiolo Memorial, Torino
400mH
49.65-Apr 19Cape Town Engen Grand Prix Final, Cape Town
400mH
49.62-Apr 12Pretoria Engen Grand Prix, Pretoria
400mH
49.05-Apr 5Germiston Engen GP, Germiston
400mH
49.76-Mar 8Cape Town ABSA Series, Cape Town
400mH
49.92-Feb 2Cape Town
400mH
50.93-Jan 25Germiston ABSA Series, Germiston

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.50-Jun 30Funchal Meeting International da Madeira, Funchal
400mH
49.24-Mar 30Stellenbosch Engen Summer Series Final, Stellenbosch
400mH
50.11-Mar 23Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria
400mH
49.05-Mar 17Roodepoort Engen Summer Series, Roodeport
400mH
49.98-Feb 23Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
400mH
50.47-Feb 16Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth

2000

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.89-Sep 24The XXVII Olympic Games
400mH
50.89-Sep 22The XXVII Olympic Games
400mH
50.13-Mar 31Cape Town Engen Grand Prix, Cape Town
400mH
49.49-Mar 24Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria
400mH
49.47-Mar 13Roodepoort International Test Match, Roodeport
400mH
50.30-Feb 25Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
400mH
50.18-Feb 14Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.35-Feb 17Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.12-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
400mH
50.77-Jul 20Jona
400mH
50.45-Apr 8Cape Town ASA Engen GP Final, Cape Town
400mH
50.72-Apr 2Pretoria All Africa International, Pretoria

1996

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
51.83-Aug 23Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships, SIAC Homebush, Sydney
400mH
51.60-Aug 22Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships
400mH
52.14-Aug 21Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships, SIAC Homebush, Sydney
400mH
51.53-Apr 12Cape Town ASA Engen Series, Cape Town

Honours

🥈

Tunis-Radés African Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2002
6

Manchester Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2002
🥈

Tunis-Radés African Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2002
6

Manchester Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

2002
7

Sydney IAAF World Junior Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Willie Smit's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Willie Smit's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.05, set on Mar 17, 2001 in Roodeport (RSA), #357 on the all-time list.

Which events does Willie Smit compete in?

Willie Smit competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Willie Smit perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 49.05, set on Apr 5, 2002 in Germiston (RSA).