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Best South Africa 400 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the 400 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 400 m athletes in the history of South Africa. Caster Semenya tops the all-time national list with 49.62, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caster Semenya | 49.62 | Sep 8, 2018 | |
| 2 | Heide Seyerling-Quinn | 50.05 | Sep 25, 2000 | |
| 3 | Myrtle Bothma | 50.12 | Apr 11, 1986 | |
| 4 | Evette De Klerk | 50.57 | Apr 2, 1986 | |
| 5 | Miranda Charlene Coetzee | 50.66 | Aug 6, 2024 | |
| 6 | Adri De Jongh-Schoeman | 50.73 | Apr 14, 1996 | |
| 7 | Zenéy Van Der Walt | 50.81 | Apr 12, 2023 | |
| 8 | Marlie Viljoen | 50.82 | Apr 26, 2026 | |
| 9 | Mimmie Snyman | 50.97 | Mar 17, 1982 | |
| 10 | Tsholofelo Selemela-Thipe | 51.13 | Mar 14, 2009 | |
| 11 | Justine Palframan | 51.27 | Jul 10, 2015 | |
| 12 | Shirley Nekhubui | 51.28 | Apr 12, 2025 | |
| 13 | Estie Wittstock | 51.48 | May 23, 2004 | |
| 14 | Rorisang Ramonnye | 51.61 | Mar 24, 2012 | |
| 15 | Susanna Johansson-Holtzhausen | 51.64 | Mar 13, 2000 | |
| 16 | Deline Mpiti | 51.73 | Apr 6, 2022 | |
| 17 | Leanie Van Der Walt-Hall | 51.75 | Mar 19, 1999 | |
| 18 | Wenda Nel | 52.03 | May 13, 2017 | |
| 19 | Precious Molepo | 52.16 | Apr 24, 2026 | |
| 20 | Surita Febbraio-Loots | 52.22 | Feb 7, 2003 | |
| 21 | Christi Loggenberg | 52.33 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 22 | Hannah Van Niekerk | 52.36 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 23 | Jada VAN Staden | 52.42 | Mar 14, 2026 | |
| 24 | Angelique Strydom | 52.54 | May 18, 2024 | |
| 25 | Amy Naude | 52.57 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 26 | Taylon Bieldt | 52.61 | May 20, 2023 | |
| 27 | Nikiwe Mongwe | 52.68 | May 24, 2024 | |
| 28 | Chane Vermeulen | 52.71 | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| 29 | Sonja Van Tonder | 52.75 | Apr 5, 2012 | |
| 30 | Amanda Kotze | 52.76 | Jul 18, 2007 | |
| 31 | Colene Scheepers | 52.99 | Apr 24, 2026 | |
| 32 | Elke VAN DER Westhuizen | 53.00 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 33 | Kirsten Ahrens | 53.15 | Jun 12, 2021 | |
| 34 | Isabella Gunter | 53.19 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 35 | Rogail Joseph | 53.23 | Jun 28, 2025 | |
| 36 | Arista Hefer Nienaber | 53.26 | Apr 12, 2014 | |
| 37 | Anri Steyn | 53.29 | Mar 27, 2009 | |
| 38 | Kerryn Van Zyl-Hulsen | 53.34 | Mar 7, 2003 | |
| 39 | Nicola Gibbon | 53.34 | May 2, 2025 | |
| 40 | Jeanelle Griesel | 53.38 | Apr 18, 2015 | |
| 41 | Charne Swart | 53.40 | Jun 15, 2024 | |
| 42 | Annerie Moolman | 53.43 | Mar 17, 2012 | |
| 43 | Janet Lawless | 53.61 | Mar 27, 2008 | |
| 44 | Yolande Neethling | 53.68 | Mar 19, 1999 | |
| 45 | Zanté Van Der Merwe | 53.68 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 46 | Lente Uys | 53.70 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| 47 | Gontse Martha Morake | 53.75 | Apr 30, 2022 | |
| 48 | Eugeine Wicksell | 53.76 | Apr 3, 2009 | |
| 49 | Viwe Jingqi | 53.77 | Feb 28, 2026 | |
| 50 | Mienke Booysen | 53.78 | Mar 13, 2021 | |
| 51 | Gezelle Magerman | 53.81 | Mar 27, 2021 | |
| 52 | Gena Löfstrand | 53.81 | Jun 3, 2017 | |
| 53 | Michelle Louw | 53.88 | Apr 7, 2000 | |
| 54 | Lana Van Heerden-Uys | 53.96 | Feb 16, 1996 | |
| 55 | Ariane Nel | 53.96 | Feb 27, 2018 | |
| 56 | Danel Holton | 54.03 | Apr 27, 2019 | |
| 57 | Michaela Oosthuizen | 54.05 | Mar 1, 2025 | |
| 58 | Denike Jordaan | 54.08 | Apr 16, 2025 | |
| 59 | Boitumelo Seleka | 54.10 | Apr 13, 2022 | |
| 60 | Soandri Meyer | 54.11 | Feb 28, 2015 | |
| 61 | Noa Reinstein | 54.22 | Mar 14, 2026 | |
| 62 | Vanessa Becker-Eksteen | 54.4HT | Nov 3, 2001 | |
| 63 | Naum Bopape | 54.41 | Apr 16, 2025 | |
| 64 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 54.44 | Feb 4, 2023 | |
| 65 | Heleen Swanepoel | 54.44 | Apr 6, 2013 | |
| 66 | Ruvé Van Der Ende | 54.45 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 67 | Carla Hattingh | 54.47 | Apr 7, 2018 | |
| 68 | Sannie Geldenhuys | 54.53 | Jun 16, 2001 | |
| 69 | Janet Seeliger | 54.57 | May 4, 2012 | |
| 70 | Lu Chelle Breedt | 54.58 | Feb 7, 2026 | |
| 71 | Banele Shabangu | 54.60 | May 16, 2026 | |
| 72 | Cayla Seddon | 54.61 | Apr 28, 2018 | |
| 73 | Armouré Conradie | 54.68 | Mar 19, 2016 | |
| 74 | Izelle Neuhoff | 54.72 | May 22, 2010 | |
| 75 | Mariska VAN Dyk | 54.76 | Mar 14, 2014 | |
| 76 | Lene VAN Heerden | 54.81 | Mar 30, 2023 | |
| 77 | Fina Dube | 54.83 | Apr 26, 2024 | |
| 78 | Chanelle Boks-Olivier | 54.83 | Jan 7, 2006 | |
| 79 | Elisma Van Wyk | 54.86 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 80 | Lana Ungerer | 54.89 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 81 | Stephanie Wicksell | 54.91 | Apr 3, 2011 | |
| 82 | Mia De Beer | 54.92 | Jan 31, 2026 | |
| 83 | Mandie Brandt-Snyman | 54.93 | Mar 18, 1999 | |
| 84 | Tumi Ramokgopa | 54.94 | Feb 21, 2026 | |
| 85 | Yave Collins | 54.96 | Feb 7, 2026 | |
| 86 | Jessica Van Heerden | 54.99 | Mar 24, 2023 | |
| 87 | Davida Strong | 55.07 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 88 | Mia Wilson | 55.11 | Mar 28, 2025 | |
| 89 | Jean-Marie Senekal | 55.12 | Mar 22, 2018 | |
| 90 | Robin Haupt | 55.12 | Apr 11, 2014 | |
| 91 | Anname Fourie | 55.14 | Apr 26, 2023 | |
| 92 | Arette Burger | 55.19 | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| 93 | Nell Basson | 55.21 | Mar 28, 2025 | |
| 94 | Carien Sander | 55.24 | Mar 1, 2018 | |
| 95 | Carina Swiegers | 55.26 | Apr 6, 2013 | |
| 96 | Simone DE Wet | 55.26 | May 6, 2023 | |
| 97 | Line De Villiers | 55.27 | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| 98 | Helen Du Toit | 55.30 | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| 99 | Marietjie Viljoen | 55.31 | Feb 21, 2026 | |
| 100 | Juli Vercuiel | 55.39 | Apr 7, 2018 |