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Gert Potgieter
South African Intermediate Hurdler · South Africa · On the map · Athletes · Born 1937 · age 89
Gerhardus Cornelius Potgieter is a retired South African Track and field athletics competitor, primarily known for the 400-metre and 440-yard hurdles. His innovation was to run 14 steps between the hurdles. For perspective, 1980's legend Edwin Moses' innovation was to run 13 steps.
Gert Potgieter is read about 3 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Former world record holder Kevin Young was able to achieve 12 steps between some hurdles.
Country
South Africa
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1937 · age 89
