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Best South Africa Men's 800 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top South Africa men in the 800 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest South Africa men in the 800 m. 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 |