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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. Wayde Van Niekerk tops the all-time national list with 43.03, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayde Van Niekerk | 43.03 | Aug 14, 2016 | |
| 2 | Zakithi Nene | 43.76 | May 31, 2025 | |
| 3 | Lythe Pillay | 44.31 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 4 | Arnaud Malherbe | 44.59 | Mar 19, 1999 | |
| 5 | Hendrick Mokganyetsi | 44.59 | Sep 9, 2000 | |
| 6 | Marcus La Grange | 44.65 | Apr 12, 2002 | |
| 7 | Thandazani Ndhlovu | 44.71 | Apr 26, 2026 | |
| 8 | Jopie Van Oudtshoorn | 44.75 | Apr 7, 1999 | |
| 9 | Mthi Mthimkulu | 44.75 | Jun 19, 2026 | |
| 10 | LJ Lj Van Zyl | 44.86 | Mar 26, 2011 | |
| 11 | Thapelo Phora | 44.9HT | Sep 14, 2019 | |
| 12 | Leendert Koekemoer | 44.94 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 13 | Udeme Okon | 44.99 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 14 | Adrian Swart | 45.01 | May 11, 2024 | |
| 15 | Jaco Reinach | 45.01 | Apr 15, 1983 | |
| 16 | Derrick Mokaleng | 45.02 | May 12, 2018 | |
| 17 | Gardeo Isaacs | 45.02 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 18 | Antonie Matthys Nortje | 45.05 | May 12, 2024 | |
| 19 | Oscar Pistorius | 45.07 | Jul 19, 2011 | |
| 20 | Tumisang Shezi | 45.10 | May 2, 2025 | |
| 21 | Ludwig Myburgh | 45.11 | Apr 12, 1985 | |
| 22 | Ofentse Mogawane | 45.11 | Jul 22, 2006 | |
| 23 | Adriaan Botha | 45.14 | Mar 17, 2001 | |
| 24 | Riaan Dempers | 45.15 | May 6, 1994 | |
| 25 | Pieter Conradie | 45.15 | Apr 22, 2017 | |
| 26 | Daniel Briel | 45.18 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 27 | Bradley Maponyane | 45.25 | May 16, 2026 | |
| 28 | Bobang Phiri | 45.26 | May 6, 1994 | |
| 29 | Musa Nkosi | 45.29 | May 15, 2025 | |
| 30 | Paul Gorries | 45.30 | Mar 28, 2003 | |
| 31 | Johan Oosthuizen | 45.42 | Apr 15, 1983 | |
| 32 | Berend Koekemoer | 45.42 | May 9, 2015 | |
| 33 | Edwin Modibedi | 45.45 | May 30, 1985 | |
| 34 | Pieter Foord | 45.45 | Apr 27, 1990 | |
| 35 | Sinesipho Dambile | 45.46 | Mar 12, 2025 | |
| 36 | Liod Kgopong | 45.47 | Mar 8, 1997 | |
| 37 | Lebogang Moeng | 45.47 | Apr 9, 2011 | |
| 38 | Herman De Jager | 45.49 | Apr 12, 1994 | |
| 39 | Sokwakhana Zazini | 45.53 | Mar 11, 2023 | |
| 40 | Dario Matau | 45.55 | Apr 4, 2026 | |
| 41 | Ruan Oosthuizen | 45.57 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 42 | Luyanda Magubane | 45.58 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 43 | Malcolm Spence | 45.60 | Sep 6, 1960 | |
| 44 | Alfred VISAGIE | 45.61 | Apr 14, 1996 | |
| 45 | Marnus Jonker | 45.62 | May 2, 2025 | |
| 46 | Pieter Smith | 45.63 | Mar 14, 2009 | |
| 47 | Dries Vorster | 45.65 | Mar 12, 1990 | |
| 48 | Ranti Marvin Dikgale | 45.66 | Apr 12, 2017 | |
| 49 | Shaun De Jager | 45.66 | Apr 25, 2014 | |
| 50 | Willem De Beer | 45.67 | Jun 29, 2012 | |
| 51 | Oscar Mavundla | 45.69 | Mar 27, 2021 | |
| 52 | Jan VAN DER MERWE | 45.73 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 53 | Ashley Hlungwani | 45.76 | Apr 27, 2019 | |
| 54 | John Lawson | 45.78 | Jan 28, 1992 | |
| 55 | Kryn Romijn | 45.79 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 56 | Ockert Cilliers | 45.80 | Feb 6, 2004 | |
| 57 | Sibusiso SISHI | 45.84 | May 2, 2008 | |
| 58 | Jon Seeliger | 45.85 | Apr 17, 2015 | |
| 59 | Jacques De Swardt | 45.87 | Mar 19, 2013 | |
| 60 | Abelines Schoeman | 45.88 | Mar 27, 2026 | |
| 61 | Tsebo Matsoso | 45.90 | May 14, 2021 | |
| 62 | Kabelo Moholobela | 45.90 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 63 | Wessel Oosthuizen | 45.92 | Mar 30, 1987 | |
| 64 | David Seete | 45.92 | May 22, 2024 | |
| 65 | Mandla William Nkosi | 45.95 | Apr 21, 2001 | |
| 66 | Anele Nzwanzwa | 45.97 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 67 | Lucky King Luthwisha | 45.97 | Jan 27, 2024 | |
| 68 | Richard Sharpe | 45.97 | Oct 20, 2000 | |
| 69 | Gert Potgieter | 46.0HT | Dec 19, 1959 | |
| 70 | Leon Pienaar | 46.01 | May 11, 2024 | |
| 71 | Divan Vlok | 46.01 | Mar 15, 2025 | |
| 72 | Chris Gebhardt | 46.01 | Mar 18, 2005 | |
| 73 | Sihle Mahlangu | 46.02 | May 11, 2024 | |
| 74 | Nhlanhla Maseko | 46.03 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 75 | Ryno Riekert | 46.03 | Apr 28, 2026 | |
| 76 | Hennie Kotze | 46.04 | Feb 23, 1983 | |
| 77 | Ashwin Jood | 46.04 | Apr 13, 2024 | |
| 78 | Ukona Khuzwayo | 46.06 | Mar 27, 2021 | |
| 79 | Jacob RAMOKOKA | 46.06 | Feb 18, 2012 | |
| 80 | Heinrich Van Der Wath | 46.07 | Oct 12, 2024 | |
| 81 | Ditiro Mekhise | 46.08 | Apr 8, 2026 | |
| 82 | Daryll Lottering | 46.11 | Apr 17, 2021 | |
| 83 | Sonwabiso Skhosana | 46.11 | May 10, 2014 | |
| 84 | Shane VICTOR | 46.13 | Apr 10, 2011 | |
| 85 | Llewellyn Herbert | 46.15 | Jan 25, 2002 | |
| 86 | Joel Thabo Semenya | 46.17 | Mar 31, 2023 | |
| 87 | Tshepho Thobelangope | 46.19 | Mar 18, 2000 | |
| 88 | Thando Dlodlo | 46.22 | Jan 20, 2018 | |
| 89 | Wynand Du Toit | 46.22 | Mar 2, 2018 | |
| 90 | Stiaan Myburgh | 46.22 | Jan 28, 2026 | |
| 91 | Andrew Barnes | 46.26 | Feb 13, 2015 | |
| 92 | Alwyn Myburgh | 46.28 | Feb 6, 2004 | |
| 93 | Lindukuhle Gora | 46.30 | Mar 27, 2021 | |
| 94 | Wiaan Martin | 46.32 | Mar 22, 2024 | |
| 95 | Ruan Greyling | 46.32 | Apr 14, 2012 | |
| 96 | Lesedi Mokgobinyane | 46.33 | Apr 26, 2019 | |
| 97 | Phemelo Matlhabe | 46.34 | Mar 12, 2016 | |
| 98 | Luxolo Adams | 46.37 | Apr 11, 2015 | |
| 99 | Oratile Setlhabi | 46.37 | Mar 16, 2022 | |
| 100 | Tjaart VAN DER Walt | 46.38 | Feb 24, 2024 |