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Best South Africa 200 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the 200 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 200 m athletes in the history of South Africa. Clarence Munyai tops the all-time national list with 19.69, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarence Munyai | 19.69 | -0.5 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| 2 | Sinesipho Dambile | 19.74 | +1.8 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| 3 | Benjamin Richardson | 19.79 | +2.3 | Jun 21, 2025 |
| 4 | Luxolo Adams | 19.82 | +0.6 | Jun 18, 2022 |
| 5 | Wayde Van Niekerk | 19.84 | +1.2 | Jun 10, 2017 |
| 6 | Anaso Jobodwana | 19.87 | -0.1 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| 7 | Shaun Maswanganyi | 19.93 | +3.3 | May 16, 2021 |
| 8 | Akani Simbine | 19.95 | +1.7 | Mar 4, 2017 |
| 9 | Ncincilili Titi | 20.00 | +1.9 | Apr 21, 2018 |
| 10 | Joachim Hendrik Maartens | 20.0HT | Aug 5, 2016 | |
| 11 | Duke Kuali | 20.0HT | Feb 8, 2020 | |
| 12 | Bayanda Walaza | 20.08 | +0.5 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| 13 | Thuso Mpuang | 20.1HT | +0.0 | Apr 28, 2012 |
| 14 | Alwyn Myburgh | 20.1HT | +0.5 | Jan 25, 2008 |
| 15 | Morne Nagel | 20.11 | -0.8 | Apr 5, 2002 |
| 16 | Mthi Mthimkulu | 20.11 | +0.6 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 17 | Naeem Jack | 20.13 | +0.6 | Apr 26, 2025 |
| 18 | Abdurahman Karriem | 20.15 | +0.6 | Apr 26, 2025 |
| 19 | Riaan Dempers | 20.16 | -0.2 | Apr 7, 1995 |
| 20 | Dario Matau | 20.19 | +2.4 | May 30, 2025 |
| 21 | Gift Leotlela | 20.20 | +0.5 | Apr 22, 2017 |
| 22 | Tshakile Nzimande | 20.2HT | Oct 31, 1989 | |
| 23 | Bradley Nkoana | 20.21 | +1.0 | Jun 21, 2025 |
| 24 | Simon Magakwe | 20.23 | +1.5 | Apr 17, 2010 |
| 25 | Cheswill Johnson | 20.26 | +1.2 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 26 | Mvuyo Moss | 20.26 | +2.5 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 27 | Methembe Tshuma | 20.26 | +0.7 | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 28 | Matthew Quinn | 20.27 | +5.5 | Apr 17, 1999 |
| 29 | Lebokeng Sesele | 20.27 | -0.2 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| 30 | Thembo John Monareng | 20.3HT | Oct 15, 2016 | |
| 31 | Bertie Cruywagen | 20.31 | +0.6 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 32 | Adrian Swart | 20.32 | +1.3 | May 13, 2023 |
| 33 | Tsebo Matsoso | 20.33 | +1.9 | May 6, 2023 |
| 34 | Wessel Oosthuizen | 20.34 | +1.8 | Feb 1, 1986 |
| 35 | Leendert Koekemoer | 20.34 | +1.3 | Jun 29, 2025 |
| 36 | Marcus La Grange | 20.35 | -0.6 | Feb 12, 2000 |
| 37 | Eckhart Potgieter | 20.36 | +0.7 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| 38 | Udeme Okon | 20.36 | +0.1 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| 39 | Letlhogonolo Moleyane | 20.36 | +0.5 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| 40 | Mihlali Xhotyeni | 20.36 | +0.6 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| 41 | Leigh Julius | 20.37 | +4.3 | Aug 9, 2005 |
| 42 | Phemelo Matlhabe | 20.38 | +2.7 | May 19, 2018 |
| 43 | Peter Ngobeni | 20.39 | Jan 26, 1985 | |
| 44 | Corné Du Plessis | 20.39 | +0.4 | Mar 23, 2001 |
| 45 | Theodor Young | 20.4HT | Mar 1, 2019 | |
| 46 | Wade JOOSTE | 20.4HT | -1.4 | Mar 15, 2014 |
| 47 | Thando Dlodlo | 20.41 | +1.8 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| 48 | Roscoe Engel | 20.44 | +1.8 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| 49 | Jannie Viljoen | 20.44 | +1.8 | Apr 21, 1990 |
| 50 | Chederick Van Wyk | 20.44 | +0.5 | Jul 11, 2019 |
| 51 | Clinton Venter | 20.45 | +0.0 | Mar 28, 2003 |
| 52 | Ditiro Mekhise | 20.46 | +3.3 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 53 | Tshegofatso Meshoe | 20.47 | +1.1 | Jun 28, 2009 |
| 54 | Emile Erasmus | 20.48 | -0.7 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| 55 | Johan Rossouw | 20.48 | +1.7 | Apr 23, 1988 |
| 56 | Karabo Letebele | 20.48 | +2.3 | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 57 | Neo Binda | 20.48 | +2.6 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| 58 | Armand VAN DER Walt | 20.49 | +0.1 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| 59 | Llewellyn Herbert | 20.50 | +0.0 | Jan 16, 1999 |
| 60 | Ruben Els | 20.50 | Mar 21, 2018 | |
| 61 | Paul Gorries | 20.51 | +3.4 | Mar 4, 2001 |
| 62 | Lebogang Moeng | 20.51 | -1.3 | Mar 24, 2012 |
| 63 | Christian Krone | 20.51 | -0.2 | Jun 17, 2007 |
| 64 | Neo Mosebi | 20.55 | +2.0 | May 14, 2026 |
| 65 | Tumisang Shezi | 20.55 | +0.0 | May 25, 2024 |
| 66 | Lee-Roy NEWTON | 20.55 | +3.4 | Mar 4, 2001 |
| 67 | Bradley Olifant | 20.56 | +2.3 | Apr 22, 2022 |
| 68 | Kyle Appel | 20.57 | -0.4 | Jul 19, 2015 |
| 69 | Jean Du Randt | 20.6HT | +0.5 | Jan 25, 2008 |
| 70 | Wilhelm Van Der Vyver | 20.60 | +2.5 | Mar 21, 2010 |
| 71 | Alfred VISAGIE | 20.6HT | Feb 10, 1996 | |
| 72 | Henricho Bruintjies | 20.62 | +0.4 | Jun 14, 2015 |
| 73 | Sibusiso SISHI | 20.63 | +3.0 | Apr 28, 2012 |
| 74 | Nicholas Ferns | 20.64 | +4.7 | Dec 12, 2020 |
| 75 | Kagisho KUMBANE | 20.64 | -0.6 | Mar 27, 2008 |
| 76 | Kyle Zinn | 20.65 | +0.1 | May 3, 2025 |
| 77 | Ofentse Mogawane | 20.65 | +1.2 | Jul 19, 2011 |
| 78 | Neo Modibe | 20.66 | -0.5 | Mar 9, 2024 |
| 79 | Antonie Matthys Nortje | 20.67 | +2.2 | May 12, 2024 |
| 80 | Ludwig Myburgh | 20.67 | +0.8 | Apr 13, 1985 |
| 81 | Tshepo Jason Tyantini | 20.67 | +1.7 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| 82 | Sbongakonke Makhaza | 20.67 | +0.7 | Mar 29, 2025 |
| 83 | Stefan Brits | 20.68 | +5.8 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| 84 | Wally Ungerer | 20.68 | +2.7 | Feb 18, 2017 |
| 85 | Johann Venter | 20.68 | +0.2 | May 13, 1994 |
| 86 | Jan VAN DER MERWE | 20.68 | +2.6 | Mar 31, 2007 |
| 87 | Retshidisitswe Mlenga | 20.70 | Oct 13, 2017 | |
| 88 | Jopie Van Oudtshoorn | 20.7HT | +2.9 | Jan 13, 2001 |
| 89 | Gideon Trotter | 20.70 | +1.9 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| 90 | Snyman PRINSLOO | 20.70 | +0.2 | Jan 27, 2006 |
| 91 | Antonio Alkana | 20.71 | May 9, 2015 | |
| 92 | LJ Lj Van Zyl | 20.71 | -1.0 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| 93 | Keegan VAN DER Merwe | 20.71 | +2.1 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 94 | Jon Seeliger | 20.71 | +0.2 | Apr 26, 2014 |
| 95 | Oratile Setlhabi | 20.71 | -0.5 | May 15, 2021 |
| 96 | Hannes Dreyer | 20.71 | +1.3 | Mar 27, 2008 |
| 97 | Zakithi Nene | 20.72 | -0.1 | May 22, 2021 |
| 98 | Oscar Mavundla | 20.72 | +0.3 | May 22, 2021 |
| 99 | John Lawson | 20.72 | +1.1 | Apr 29, 1989 |
| 100 | Ubay Arend | 20.72 | +2.1 | Apr 17, 2026 |