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Best South Africa 800 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the 800 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 800 m athletes in the history of South Africa. Hezekiel Sepeng tops the all-time national list with 1:42.69, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hezekiel Sepeng | 1:42.69 | Sep 3, 1999 | |
| 2 | Mbulaeni Mulaudzi | 1:42.86 | Sep 6, 2009 | |
| 3 | Johan Botha | 1:43.91 | Jun 30, 1999 | |
| 4 | Edmund Du Plessis | 1:44.22 | Jul 12, 2024 | |
| 5 | André Olivier | 1:44.29 | Jul 20, 2012 | |
| 6 | Werner Botha | 1:44.41 | Aug 5, 2000 | |
| 7 | Marius Van Heerden | 1:44.57 | Apr 12, 1996 | |
| 8 | Tshepo Tshite | 1:44.59 | Jun 3, 2022 | |
| 9 | Hendrick Mokganyetsi | 1:44.62 | Jun 8, 1997 | |
| 10 | Danie Malan | 1:44.9HT | Jul 6, 1973 | |
| 11 | Graham Davidson | 1:44.98 | Jun 9, 2003 | |
| 12 | Shawn Abrahams | 1:45.03 | Mar 4, 2000 | |
| 13 | Rynhardt Van Rensburg | 1:45.15 | Jun 3, 2018 | |
| 14 | Samson Ngoepe | 1:45.17 | Jun 17, 2009 | |
| 15 | Kabelo Simon Mohlosi | 1:45.19 | Jul 22, 2023 | |
| 16 | Rynard Swanepoel | 1:45.28 | May 24, 2024 | |
| 17 | Mark Handelsman | 1:45.3HT | Apr 20, 1981 | |
| 18 | Gideon Van Oudtshoorn | 1:45.38 | Aug 5, 2000 | |
| 19 | Jacob Rozani | 1:45.38 | Jun 24, 2016 | |
| 20 | Renier De Villiers | 1:45.49 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 21 | Johan Landsman | 1:45.63 | Apr 27, 1991 | |
| 22 | Johan Cronje | 1:45.64 | Sep 1, 2013 | |
| 23 | Lucky Hadebe | 1:45.73 | Mar 6, 1999 | |
| 24 | Christopher Swart | 1:45.84 | May 9, 2025 | |
| 25 | Jurgens Kotze | 1:46.04 | Apr 3, 1995 | |
| 26 | Cliffie Miller | 1:46.07 | Feb 18, 1995 | |
| 27 | Matthew Endrödy | 1:46.21 | May 2, 2026 | |
| 28 | James Seeliger | 1:46.22 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 29 | Bonolo Maboa | 1:46.25 | Mar 28, 2003 | |
| 30 | Jabolane Ncamane | 1:46.32 | Mar 16, 2022 | |
| 31 | Windy Cylof Jonas | 1:46.33 | Jul 13, 2010 | |
| 32 | Warren Hendricks | 1:46.38 | Feb 22, 2008 | |
| 33 | Kwazi Nogcantsi | 1:46.42 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 34 | Joel Thabo Semenya | 1:46.51 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| 35 | Emile Els | 1:46.52 | Mar 13, 2026 | |
| 36 | Tumelo Machaba | 1:46.56 | Jun 26, 2019 | |
| 37 | Duran Faro | 1:46.57 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| 38 | Theuns Ehlers | 1:46.64 | Apr 6, 2019 | |
| 39 | Henco Uys | 1:46.65 | Apr 22, 2017 | |
| 40 | William Mothosola | 1:46.71 | Apr 16, 2016 | |
| 41 | Kwazi Mgobhozi | 1:46.87 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 42 | Johan Fourie | 1:46.9HT | Mar 20, 1985 | |
| 43 | Thapelo MADIBA | 1:46.92 | Mar 24, 2012 | |
| 44 | Johan PRETORIUS | 1:46.93 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 45 | Elvis Mokhonwana | 1:46.96 | Mar 30, 2021 | |
| 46 | Johnny Shuping | 1:47.09 | Apr 17, 2004 | |
| 47 | Ranti Marvin Dikgale | 1:47.12 | Mar 8, 2024 | |
| 48 | Werner Gouws | 1:47.15 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 49 | Duvan Faro | 1:47.26 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 50 | Clyde Colenso | 1:47.28 | Apr 8, 1996 | |
| 51 | Dillan VAN Rooyen | 1:47.40 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 52 | Themba Madima | 1:47.4HT | Apr 12, 2019 | |
| 53 | Abednico Choba | 1:47.41 | Mar 8, 2024 | |
| 54 | Juan Van Deventer | 1:47.44 | Jan 31, 2003 | |
| 55 | George Kusche | 1:47.45 | Apr 16, 2016 | |
| 56 | Molifi Mohlomi | 1:47.50 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 57 | Etienne Plaatjies | 1:47.57 | Jun 18, 2008 | |
| 58 | Garrick Rees | 1:47.58 | Mar 8, 2024 | |
| 59 | Tshegofatso Nwagu | 1:47.58 | Mar 24, 2021 | |
| 60 | Peter Van Der Westhuizen | 1:47.60 | Aug 30, 2009 | |
| 61 | Ruben Ramolefi | 1:47.6HT | Mar 4, 2010 | |
| 62 | Jerry Motsau | 1:47.61 | Jun 26, 2013 | |
| 63 | Luan Munnik | 1:47.62 | Jun 23, 2021 | |
| 64 | Mandla William Nkosi | 1:47.67 | Jan 29, 1999 | |
| 65 | Mthobisi Baloyi | 1:47.70= | May 31, 2008 | |
| 66 | Elroy Gelant | 1:47.74 | Feb 22, 2008 | |
| 67 | Zola Sokhela | 1:47.74 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 68 | Hannes Naude | 1:47.74 | May 9, 2015 | |
| 69 | Mpho Makofane | 1:47.83 | Apr 22, 2017 | |
| 70 | Karabelo Motlhabedi | 1:47.83 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 71 | Tiaan Basson | 1:47.86 | Apr 22, 2017 | |
| 72 | Boikanyo Motlhamme | 1:47.90 | Apr 19, 2023 | |
| 73 | Dirk Gouws | 1:48.02 | Feb 8, 2008 | |
| 74 | Siphesihle Khoza | 1:48.03 | Mar 8, 2024 | |
| 75 | Migael Loubser | 1:48.05 | Apr 4, 2025 | |
| 76 | Pieter Conradie | 1:48.08 | Feb 13, 2016 | |
| 77 | Darren Stevens | 1:48.13 | Mar 13, 2020 | |
| 78 | Joshua Adams | 1:48.17 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 79 | Jan Masanamela | 1:48.21 | Mar 21, 2010 | |
| 80 | Isaac MBOYAZA | 1:48.21 | Feb 4, 2005 | |
| 81 | Arnaud Malherbe | 1:48.27 | Feb 4, 2000 | |
| 82 | Dumisane Hlaselo | 1:48.31 | Mar 27, 2008 | |
| 83 | Thabang Matiwane | 1:48.35 | Apr 15, 2016 | |
| 84 | Siyabonga Derison Treasure | 1:48.35 | Apr 16, 2016 | |
| 85 | Matthew Burnett | 1:48.40 | Mar 27, 2024 | |
| 86 | Jansen Bell | 1:48.45 | Apr 17, 2026 | |
| 87 | Pilane Tshegofatso | 1:48.46 | Mar 11, 2022 | |
| 88 | Dumisani Motloung | 1:48.54 | Apr 25, 2026 | |
| 89 | Nkosinathi Sibiya | 1:48.57 | Feb 22, 2022 | |
| 90 | Abrie Kruger | 1:48.67 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 91 | Prince Mcabelo | 1:48.70 | Apr 17, 2025 | |
| 92 | Christiaan Franken | 1:48.70 | Mar 13, 2026 | |
| 93 | Derrick Mokaleng | 1:48.76 | Feb 13, 2016 | |
| 94 | Karabo Try Madonsela | 1:48.79 | Apr 6, 2022 | |
| 95 | Stephen Mokoka | 1:48.87 | Mar 25, 2014 | |
| 96 | Princely Mhangana | 1:48.89 | Mar 28, 2026 | |
| 97 | Molefe MOLEFE | 1:48.99 | Mar 7, 2008 | |
| 98 | Ryan Mphahlele | 1:49.05 | Mar 16, 2022 | |
| 99 | Bruce-Lynn Damons | 1:49.12 | Mar 16, 2022 | |
| 100 | Lloyd Bosman | 1:49.12 | Mar 7, 2008 |