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Best South Africa Men's 400 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top South Africa men in the 400 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest South Africa men in the 400 m. Wayde Van Niekerk tops the all-time national list with 43.03, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayde Van Niekerk | 43.03 | Aug 14, 2016 | |
| 2 | Zakithi Nene | 43.76 | May 31, 2025 | |
| 3 | Lythe Pillay | 44.31 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 4 | Arnaud Malherbe | 44.59 | Mar 19, 1999 | |
| 5 | Hendrick Mokganyetsi | 44.59 | Sep 9, 2000 | |
| 6 | Marcus La Grange | 44.65 | Apr 12, 2002 | |
| 7 | Thandazani Ndhlovu | 44.71 | Apr 26, 2026 | |
| 8 | Jopie Van Oudtshoorn | 44.75 | Apr 7, 1999 | |
| 9 | Mthi Mthimkulu | 44.75 | Jun 19, 2026 | |
| 10 | LJ Lj Van Zyl | 44.86 | Mar 26, 2011 | |
| 11 | Thapelo Phora | 44.9HT | Sep 14, 2019 | |
| 12 | Leendert Koekemoer | 44.94 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 13 | Udeme Okon | 44.99 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 14 | Adrian Swart | 45.01 | May 11, 2024 | |
| 15 | Jaco Reinach | 45.01 | Apr 15, 1983 | |
| 16 | Derrick Mokaleng | 45.02 | May 12, 2018 | |
| 17 | Gardeo Isaacs | 45.02 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 18 | Antonie Matthys Nortje | 45.05 | May 12, 2024 | |
| 19 | Oscar Pistorius | 45.07 | Jul 19, 2011 | |
| 20 | Tumisang Shezi | 45.10 | May 2, 2025 | |
| 21 | Ludwig Myburgh | 45.11 | Apr 12, 1985 | |
| 22 | Ofentse Mogawane | 45.11 | Jul 22, 2006 | |
| 23 | Adriaan Botha | 45.14 | Mar 17, 2001 | |
| 24 | Riaan Dempers | 45.15 | May 6, 1994 | |
| 25 | Pieter Conradie | 45.15 | Apr 22, 2017 | |
| 26 | Daniel Briel | 45.18 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 27 | Bradley Maponyane | 45.25 | May 16, 2026 | |
| 28 | Bobang Phiri | 45.26 | May 6, 1994 | |
| 29 | Musa Nkosi | 45.29 | May 15, 2025 | |
| 30 | Paul Gorries | 45.30 | Mar 28, 2003 | |
| 31 | Johan Oosthuizen | 45.42 | Apr 15, 1983 | |
| 32 | Berend Koekemoer | 45.42 | May 9, 2015 | |
| 33 | Edwin Modibedi | 45.45 | May 30, 1985 | |
| 34 | Pieter Foord | 45.45 | Apr 27, 1990 | |
| 35 | Sinesipho Dambile | 45.46 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 36 | Liod Kgopong | 45.47 | Mar 8, 1997 | |
| 37 | Lebogang Moeng | 45.47 | Apr 9, 2011 | |
| 38 | Herman De Jager | 45.49 | Apr 12, 1994 | |
| 39 | Sokwakhana Zazini | 45.53 | Mar 11, 2023 | |
| 40 | Dario Matau | 45.55 | Apr 4, 2026 | |
| 41 | Ruan Oosthuizen | 45.57 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 42 | Luyanda Magubane | 45.58 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 43 | Malcolm Spence | 45.60 | Sep 6, 1960 | |
| 44 | Alfred VISAGIE | 45.61 | Apr 14, 1996 | |
| 45 | Marnus Jonker | 45.62 | May 2, 2025 | |
| 46 | Pieter Smith | 45.63 | Mar 14, 2009 | |
| 47 | Dries Vorster | 45.65 | Mar 12, 1990 | |
| 48 | Ranti Marvin Dikgale | 45.66 | Apr 12, 2017 | |
| 49 | Shaun De Jager | 45.66 | Apr 25, 2014 | |
| 50 | Willem De Beer | 45.67 | Jun 29, 2012 | |
| 51 | Oscar Mavundla | 45.69 | Mar 27, 2021 | |
| 52 | Jan VAN DER MERWE | 45.73 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 53 | Ashley Hlungwani | 45.76 | Apr 27, 2019 | |
| 54 | John Lawson | 45.78 | Jan 28, 1992 | |
| 55 | Kryn Romijn | 45.79 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 56 | Ockert Cilliers | 45.80 | Feb 6, 2004 | |
| 57 | Sibusiso SISHI | 45.84 | May 2, 2008 | |
| 58 | Jon Seeliger | 45.85 | Apr 17, 2015 | |
| 59 | Jacques De Swardt | 45.87 | Mar 19, 2013 | |
| 60 | Abelines Schoeman | 45.88 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 61 | Tsebo Matsoso | 45.90 | May 14, 2021 | |
| 62 | Kabelo Moholobela | 45.90 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 63 | Wessel Oosthuizen | 45.92 | Mar 30, 1987 | |
| 64 | David Seete | 45.92 | May 22, 2024 | |
| 65 | Mandla William Nkosi | 45.95 | Apr 21, 2001 | |
| 66 | Anele Nzwanzwa | 45.97 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 67 | Lucky King Luthwisha | 45.97 | Jan 27, 2024 | |
| 68 | Richard Sharpe | 45.97 | Oct 20, 2000 | |
| 69 | Gert Potgieter | 46.0HT | Dec 19, 1959 | |
| 70 | Leon Pienaar | 46.01 | May 11, 2024 | |
| 71 | Divan Vlok | 46.01 | Mar 15, 2025 | |
| 72 | Chris Gebhardt | 46.01 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 73 | Sihle Mahlangu | 46.02 | May 11, 2024 | |
| 74 | Nhlanhla Maseko | 46.03 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 75 | Ryno Riekert | 46.03 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 76 | Hennie Kotze | 46.04 | Feb 23, 1983 | |
| 77 | Ashwin Jood | 46.04 | Apr 13, 2024 | |
| 78 | Ukona Khuzwayo | 46.06 | Mar 27, 2021 | |
| 79 | Jacob RAMOKOKA | 46.06 | Feb 18, 2012 | |
| 80 | Heinrich Van Der Wath | 46.07 | Oct 12, 2024 | |
| 81 | Ditiro Mekhise | 46.08 | Apr 8, 2026 | |
| 82 | Daryll Lottering | 46.11 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| 83 | Sonwabiso Skhosana | 46.11 | May 10, 2014 | |
| 84 | Shane VICTOR | 46.13 | Apr 10, 2011 | |
| 85 | Llewellyn Herbert | 46.15 | Jan 25, 2002 | |
| 86 | Joel Thabo Semenya | 46.17 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 87 | Tshepho Thobelangope | 46.19 | Mar 18, 2000 | |
| 88 | Thando Dlodlo | 46.22 | Jan 20, 2018 | |
| 89 | Wynand Du Toit | 46.22 | Mar 2, 2018 | |
| 90 | Stiaan Myburgh | 46.22 | Jan 28, 2026 | |
| 91 | Andrew Barnes | 46.26 | Feb 13, 2015 | |
| 92 | Alwyn Myburgh | 46.28 | Feb 6, 2004 | |
| 93 | Lindukuhle Gora | 46.30 | Mar 27, 2021 | |
| 94 | Wiaan Martin | 46.32 | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| 95 | Ruan Greyling | 46.32 | Apr 14, 2012 | |
| 96 | Lesedi Mokgobinyane | 46.33 | Apr 26, 2019 | |
| 97 | Phemelo Matlhabe | 46.34 | Mar 12, 2016 | |
| 98 | Luxolo Adams | 46.37 | Apr 11, 2015 | |
| 99 | Oratile Setlhabi | 46.37 | Mar 16, 2022 | |
| 100 | Tjaart VAN DER Walt | 46.38 | Feb 24, 2024 |