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Best South Africa Women's 800 m Athletes of All Time
All-time list of the top South Africa women in the 800 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest South Africa women in the 800 m. Caster Semenya tops the all-time national list with 1:54.25, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caster Semenya | 1:54.25 | Jun 30, 2018 | |
| 2 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:56.83 | Jun 28, 2026 | |
| 3 | Zelda Pretorius | 1:58.85 | Apr 1, 1991 | |
| 4 | Charne Swart | 1:58.98 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 5 | Ilse Wicksell | 1:59.39 | Mar 25, 1983 | |
| 6 | Eraneé Van Zyl | 1:59.70 | Apr 25, 1983 | |
| 7 | Helga Van Wermeskerk | 2:00.99 | Apr 13, 1985 | |
| 8 | Aviwe Hoboloshe | 2:01.15 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 9 | Gena Löfstrand | 2:01.50 | Jul 11, 2017 | |
| 10 | Naum Bopape | 2:02.18 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 11 | Lebogang Phalula | 2:02.43 | Feb 11, 2006 | |
| 12 | Monique Stander | 2:02.57 | Apr 20, 2012 | |
| 13 | Lebo Dinah Phalula | 2:02.94 | Feb 11, 2006 | |
| 14 | Lynelle Coetzee | 2:03.09 | Mar 17, 2001 | |
| 15 | Chanelle Boks-Olivier | 2:03.2HT | Dec 3, 2005 | |
| 16 | Fina Dube | 2:03.30 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 17 | Mapaseka Makhanya | 2:03.36 | Jul 3, 2010 | |
| 18 | René Kalmer | 2:03.51 | May 23, 2000 | |
| 19 | Michaela Oosthuizen | 2:03.54 | Mar 8, 2024 | |
| 20 | Karabo More | 2:04.03 | Mar 13, 2026 | |
| 21 | Angela Wagner | 2:04.06 | Feb 11, 2006 | |
| 22 | Mandie Brandt-Snyman | 2:04.20 | Apr 12, 2014 | |
| 23 | Carise Van Rooyen | 2:04.39 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 24 | Naomi Bopape | 2:04.70 | Mar 27, 2024 | |
| 25 | Zanelle Grobler | 2:04.97 | Mar 4, 2001 | |
| 26 | Slindile Hlatshwayo | 2:04.99 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 27 | Izandri Jacobs | 2:05.10 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 28 | Catherine Maapela | 2:05.14 | Feb 12, 2001 | |
| 29 | Marli Dimond | 2:05.18 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 30 | Thulisile Amon | 2:05.42 | Apr 14, 2022 | |
| 31 | Carina Swiegers | 2:05.66 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 32 | Carmie Prinsloo | 2:05.74 | Mar 13, 2026 | |
| 33 | Liza Kellerman | 2:05.75 | Apr 16, 2016 | |
| 34 | Tinyiko Ndala | 2:05.76 | Feb 28, 2026 | |
| 35 | Lara Stander | 2:05.76 | Apr 16, 2026 | |
| 36 | Thato Makhafola | 2:05.78 | Apr 14, 2012 | |
| 37 | Niene Muller | 2:06.21 | Apr 27, 2019 | |
| 38 | Li-mari Dekker | 2:06.23 | May 2, 2026 | |
| 39 | Paballo Radebe | 2:06.46 | Mar 23, 2024 | |
| 40 | Carina Viljoen | 2:06.55 | Apr 26, 2023 | |
| 41 | Tsholofelo Selemela-Thipe | 2:06.62 | Apr 8, 2016 | |
| 42 | Danielle Verster | 2:06.62 | Apr 6, 2022 | |
| 43 | Simonay Weitsz | 2:06.65 | Apr 8, 2016 | |
| 44 | Keletso Senosi | 2:07.02 | Mar 13, 2020 | |
| 45 | Rachel Schwulst | 2:07.03 | Mar 27, 2024 | |
| 46 | Rorisang Ramonnye | 2:07.26 | Feb 28, 2015 | |
| 47 | Emma Kruse | 2:07.36 | Apr 24, 2023 | |
| 48 | Done VERMAAK | 2:07.4HT | Feb 27, 2009 | |
| 49 | Stephane Schoeman | 2:07.47 | Apr 4, 1998 | |
| 50 | Nicole Louw | 2:07.64 | Mar 27, 2018 | |
| 51 | Gené Coetzee | 2:07.87 | Mar 22, 2025 | |
| 52 | Danel Holton | 2:08.00 | Jul 19, 2019 | |
| 53 | Ntsoaki Malahloe | 2:08.04 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 54 | Andrea Steynberg | 2:08.25 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 55 | Anneken Viljoen | 2:08.30 | May 14, 2022 | |
| 56 | Nonhlanhla Mabuza | 2:08.31 | May 2, 2026 | |
| 57 | Zenéy Van Der Walt | 2:08.50 | Feb 1, 2025 | |
| 58 | Zenade October | 2:08.65 | Apr 11, 2026 | |
| 59 | Mienke Viljoen | 2:08.68 | Apr 8, 2021 | |
| 60 | Danette Marais | 2:08.69 | Jun 30, 2018 | |
| 61 | Thobile Amon | 2:08.80 | Apr 30, 2022 | |
| 62 | Cyla Botha | 2:08.85 | Feb 21, 2026 | |
| 63 | Glenrose Xaba | 2:08.88 | Feb 24, 2024 | |
| 64 | Celia Stramrood | 2:08.96 | Apr 8, 2016 | |
| 65 | Lehlogonolo Magoro | 2:09.16 | Apr 29, 2023 | |
| 66 | Armouré Conradie | 2:09.18 | Jun 15, 2024 | |
| 67 | Zanele Maisa | 2:09.21 | Jan 31, 2026 | |
| 68 | Beatrice Themane | 2:09.23 | Apr 2, 2016 | |
| 69 | Sunel Jacobs | 2:09.24 | Apr 14, 2012 | |
| 70 | Thineke Cloete | 2:09.25 | Mar 21, 2015 | |
| 71 | Michelle Redelinghuys | 2:09.30 | Dec 2, 2017 | |
| 72 | Lisa Steenkamp | 2:09.30 | Mar 28, 2026 | |
| 73 | Hanri Pretorius | 2:09.34 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 74 | Janet Seeliger | 2:09.35 | Mar 7, 2020 | |
| 75 | Rhode Boon | 2:09.48 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 76 | Cassidy Bosman | 2:09.66 | Oct 11, 2024 | |
| 77 | Mahlatsi Ngwenya | 2:09.68 | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| 78 | Leandri Kriel | 2:09.76 | Mar 14, 2026 | |
| 79 | Mia Lyons | 2:09.85 | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| 80 | Elaine Du Plessis | 2:09.91 | Feb 27, 1998 | |
| 81 | Gwen Griffiths-Van Lingen | 2:09.92 | Apr 2, 1997 | |
| 82 | Daniela Viljoen | 2:09.93 | Mar 28, 2026 | |
| 83 | Boitumelo Seleka | 2:09.94 | Apr 12, 2023 | |
| 84 | Jade Miller | 2:10.01 | Apr 25, 2026 | |
| 85 | Mathapelo Mavusho | 2:10.55 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| 86 | Janice Josephs | 2:10.61 | Mar 22, 2006 | |
| 87 | Christelle Struwig | 2:10.73 | Mar 28, 2026 | |
| 88 | Naledi Makgatha | 2:10.84 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| 89 | Jana VAN DER Merwe | 2:10.85 | Mar 28, 2019 | |
| 90 | Lizerie Ferreira | 2:10.93 | Mar 31, 2012 | |
| 91 | Catherine Skosana | 2:10.94 | Mar 19, 2011 | |
| 92 | Mila Aucamp | 2:11.04 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 93 | Kobie Griffiths | 2:11.06 | Apr 26, 2022 | |
| 94 | Line De Villiers | 2:11.08 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 95 | Anushka Annandale | 2:11.12 | Apr 8, 2021 | |
| 96 | Mikaela Jonsson | 2:11.16 | Mar 26, 2021 | |
| 97 | Lente Uys | 2:11.33 | Feb 14, 2024 | |
| 98 | Marlie Viljoen | 2:11.34 | Jan 21, 2023 | |
| 99 | Mieke Louise Britz | 2:11.38 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 100 | Chemene Mentz | 2:11.44 | Mar 23, 2024 |