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South Africa national best marks
Best marks by South Africa athletes in each event, compiled from the all-time lists we import. Derived national bests — not official national records (see note below).
65
Stored marks
57
Distinct marks shown
Women's 800m
Derived 14 Sep 2026
| # | Athlete | Mark | Date | Venue | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caster Semenya | 1:54.25 | 30 Jun 2018 | — | 27 |
| 2 | Caster Semenya | 1:54.60 | 20 Jul 2018 | — | 27 |
| 3 | Caster Semenya | 1:54.77 | 9 Sep 2018 | — | 27 |
| 4 | Caster Semenya | 1:54.98 | 3 May 2019 | — | 28 |
| 5 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.16 | 13 Aug 2017 | — | 26 |
| 6 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.27 | 21 Jul 2017 | — | 26 |
| 6= | Caster Semenya | 1:55.27 | 30 Aug 2018 | — | 27 |
| 8 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.28 | 20 Aug 2016 | — | 25 |
| 9 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.33 | 15 Jul 2016 | — | 25 |
| 10 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.45 | 19 Aug 2009 | — | 18 |
| 11 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.68 | 3 Sep 2016 | — | 25 |
| 12 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.70 | 30 Jun 2019 | — | 28 |
| 13 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.84 | 24 Aug 2017 | — | 26 |
| 14 | Caster Semenya | 1:55.92 | 26 May 2018 | — | 27 |
| 15 | Caster Semenya | 1:56.06 | 5 Aug 2018 | — | 27 |
| 16 | Caster Semenya | 1:56.35 | 4 Sep 2011 | — | 20 |
| 17 | Caster Semenya | 1:56.44 | 1 Sep 2016 | — | 25 |
| 18 | Caster Semenya | 1:56.61 | 5 May 2017 | — | 26 |
| 19 | Caster Semenya | 1:56.64 | 22 May 2016 | — | 25 |
| 19= | Caster Semenya | 1:56.64 | 2 Jun 2016 | — | 25 |
| 21 | Caster Semenya | 1:56.68 | 13 Apr 2018 | — | 27 |
| 22 | Caster Semenya | 1:56.72 | 31 Jul 2009 | — | 18 |
| 23 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:56.83 | 28 Jun 2026 | — | — |
| 24 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:57.16 | 24 Jun 2025 | — | — |
| 24= | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:57.16 | 5 Jul 2025 | — | — |
| 26 | Caster Semenya | 1:57.23 | 11 Aug 2012 | — | 21 |
| 27 | Caster Semenya | 1:57.25 | 7 Jun 2018 | — | 27 |
| 28 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:57.26 | 19 May 2024 | — | — |
| 29 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:57.41 | 31 May 2026 | — | — |
| 30 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:57.52 | 25 May 2025 | — | — |
| 31 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:57.57 | 4 Aug 2024 | — | — |
| 32 | Caster Semenya | 1:57.59 | 15 Jun 2017 | — | 26 |
| 33 | Caster Semenya | 1:57.67 | 9 Aug 2012 | — | 21 |
| 34 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:57.70 | 7 Jun 2026 | — | — |
| 35 | Caster Semenya | 1:57.78 | 27 May 2017 | — | 26 |
| 36 | Caster Semenya | 1:57.80 | 17 Mar 2018 | — | 27 |
| 37 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.00 | 15 Jun 2025 | — | — |
| 38 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.05 | 2 Mar 2024 | — | — |
| 39 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.07 | 2 Sep 2011 | — | 20 |
| 40 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.15 | 18 Aug 2016 | — | 25 |
| 41 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.16 | 9 Sep 2010 | — | 19 |
| 42 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.20 | 26 Jun 2016 | — | 25 |
| 43 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.26 | 6 May 2016 | — | 25 |
| 44 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.41 | 7 May 2022 | — | — |
| 45 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.45 | 16 Apr 2016 | — | 25 |
| 46 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.57 | 28 Aug 2025 | — | — |
| 47 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.61 | 9 Jun 2011 | — | 20 |
| 47= | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.61 | 19 Jun 2026 | — | — |
| 49 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.66 | 17 Aug 2009 | — | 18 |
| 49= | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.66 | 30 May 2024 | — | — |
| 51 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.74 | 11 Sep 2011 | — | 20 |
| 52 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.75 | 7 Jul 2024 | — | — |
| 53 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.76 | 20 Aug 2025 | — | — |
| 54 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.79 | 5 Aug 2024 | — | — |
| 54= | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.79 | 4 Jul 2026 | — | — |
| 56 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.80 | 26 Apr 2025 | — | — |
| 57 | Zelda Pretorius | 1:58.85 | 1 Apr 1991 | — | — |
| 58 | Zelda Pretorius | 1:58.86 | 4 Mar 1991 | — | — |
| 59 | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.87 | 13 Jun 2023 | — | — |
| 60 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.88 | 4 Jun 2011 | — | 20 |
| 61 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.90 | 11 Aug 2017 | — | 26 |
| 61= | Prudence Sekgodiso | 1:58.90 | 5 Sep 2024 | — | — |
| 63 | Caster Semenya | 1:58.92 | 8 Sep 2013 | — | 22 |
| 63= | Caster Semenya | 1:58.92 | 16 Mar 2018 | — | 27 |
| 65 | Charne Swart | 1:58.98 | 26 Apr 2025 | — | — |
Every mark in scope within the compiled depth. Equal marks share a rank ("1=" style). An athlete with marks for two nations appears under each nation represented at the time (e.g. Obikwelu under Nigeria and Portugal).
About this derivation
These lists are derived from the marks in our database — including the complete legal all-time lists imported from alltime-athletics.com — grouped by the nation the athlete was representing at each mark. They are not official national records: federations ratify national records under their own eligibility rules, and some marks here may not qualify.