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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. 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 | Dominique Scott | 2:06.05 | Jan 29, 2016 | |
| 38 | Niene Muller | 2:06.21 | Apr 27, 2019 | |
| 39 | Li-mari Dekker | 2:06.23 | May 2, 2026 | |
| 40 | Paballo Radebe | 2:06.46 | Mar 23, 2024 | |
| 41 | Carina Viljoen | 2:06.55 | Apr 26, 2023 | |
| 42 | Tsholofelo Selemela-Thipe | 2:06.62 | Apr 8, 2016 | |
| 43 | Danielle Verster | 2:06.62 | Apr 6, 2022 | |
| 44 | Simonay Weitsz | 2:06.65 | Apr 8, 2016 | |
| 45 | Keletso Senosi | 2:07.02 | Mar 13, 2020 | |
| 46 | Rachel Schwulst | 2:07.03 | Mar 27, 2024 | |
| 47 | Rorisang Ramonnye | 2:07.26 | Feb 28, 2015 | |
| 48 | Emma Kruse | 2:07.36 | Apr 24, 2023 | |
| 49 | Done VERMAAK | 2:07.4HT | Feb 27, 2009 | |
| 50 | Stephane Schoeman | 2:07.47 | Apr 4, 1998 | |
| 51 | Nicole Louw | 2:07.64 | Mar 27, 2018 | |
| 52 | Gené Coetzee | 2:07.87 | Mar 22, 2025 | |
| 53 | Danel Holton | 2:08.00 | Jul 19, 2019 | |
| 54 | Ntsoaki Malahloe | 2:08.04 | Apr 18, 2026 | |
| 55 | Andrea Steynberg | 2:08.25 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 56 | Anneken Viljoen | 2:08.30 | May 14, 2022 | |
| 57 | Nonhlanhla Mabuza | 2:08.31 | May 2, 2026 | |
| 58 | Zenéy Van Der Walt | 2:08.50 | Feb 1, 2025 | |
| 59 | Zenade October | 2:08.65 | Apr 11, 2026 | |
| 60 | Mienke Viljoen | 2:08.68 | Apr 8, 2021 | |
| 61 | Danette Marais | 2:08.69 | Jun 30, 2018 | |
| 62 | Thobile Amon | 2:08.80 | Apr 30, 2022 | |
| 63 | Cyla Botha | 2:08.85 | Feb 21, 2026 | |
| 64 | Glenrose Xaba | 2:08.88 | Feb 24, 2024 | |
| 65 | Celia Stramrood | 2:08.96 | Apr 8, 2016 | |
| 66 | Lehlogonolo Magoro | 2:09.16 | Apr 29, 2023 | |
| 67 | Armouré Conradie | 2:09.18 | Jun 15, 2024 | |
| 68 | Zanele Maisa | 2:09.21 | Jan 31, 2026 | |
| 69 | Beatrice Themane | 2:09.23 | Apr 2, 2016 | |
| 70 | Sunel Jacobs | 2:09.24 | Apr 14, 2012 | |
| 71 | Thineke Cloete | 2:09.25 | Mar 21, 2015 | |
| 72 | Michelle Redelinghuys | 2:09.30 | Dec 2, 2017 | |
| 73 | Lisa Steenkamp | 2:09.30 | Mar 28, 2026 | |
| 74 | Hanri Pretorius | 2:09.34 | Mar 18, 2024 | |
| 75 | Janet Seeliger | 2:09.35 | Mar 7, 2020 | |
| 76 | Rhode Boon | 2:09.48 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 77 | Cassidy Bosman | 2:09.66 | Oct 11, 2024 | |
| 78 | Mahlatsi Ngwenya | 2:09.68 | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| 79 | Leandri Kriel | 2:09.76 | Mar 14, 2026 | |
| 80 | Mia Lyons | 2:09.85 | Apr 10, 2026 | |
| 81 | Elaine Du Plessis | 2:09.91 | Feb 27, 1998 | |
| 82 | Gwen Griffiths-Van Lingen | 2:09.92 | Apr 2, 1997 | |
| 83 | Daniela Viljoen | 2:09.93 | Mar 28, 2026 | |
| 84 | Boitumelo Seleka | 2:09.94 | Apr 12, 2023 | |
| 85 | Jade Miller | 2:10.01 | Apr 25, 2026 | |
| 86 | Mathapelo Mavusho | 2:10.55 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| 87 | Janice Josephs | 2:10.61 | Mar 22, 2006 | |
| 88 | Christelle Struwig | 2:10.73 | Mar 28, 2026 | |
| 89 | Naledi Makgatha | 2:10.84 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
| 90 | Anje Nel | 2:10.85 | Feb 26, 2026 | |
| 91 | Jana VAN DER Merwe | 2:10.85 | Mar 28, 2019 | |
| 92 | Lizerie Ferreira | 2:10.93 | Mar 31, 2012 | |
| 93 | Catherine Skosana | 2:10.94 | Mar 19, 2011 | |
| 94 | Mila Aucamp | 2:11.04 | Mar 29, 2025 | |
| 95 | Kobie Griffiths | 2:11.06 | Apr 26, 2022 | |
| 96 | Line De Villiers | 2:11.08 | Feb 8, 2025 | |
| 97 | Anushka Annandale | 2:11.12 | Apr 8, 2021 | |
| 98 | Mikaela Jonsson | 2:11.16 | Mar 26, 2021 | |
| 99 | Lente Uys | 2:11.33 | Feb 14, 2024 | |
| 100 | Marlie Viljoen | 2:11.34 | Jan 21, 2023 |