Across every gala
Global rankings
Compare each swimmer’s fastest valid performance in every Masters age group they occupied.
Current ranking
Men 200m Backstroke · Long course
2026 season
Men 200m Backstroke · Long course
Age-group rankings
Ranks use the swimmer’s age on the day of the performance. Only their best time in that group and period is shown.
Masters age group
25–29
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lushano Lamprecht | 29 | Namibian Aquatic Sports Fedtn | 2:18.64PB 25–29 PB Splits 1100m 1:06.53 100m split · 1:06.53 200m finish 2:18.64 100m split · 1:12.11 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | Conrad Scheepers | 29 | Cape Town MSC | 2:47.09PB 25–29 PB | 15 Feb 2026Western Cape LC Champs | |
| 3 | Jeremy Ndung'u | 29 | Team Kenya Masters | 3:30.00PB 25–29 PB Splits 1100m 1:35.56 100m split · 1:35.56 200m finish 3:30.00 100m split · 1:54.44 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 4 | Jed Van Roon-Gifford | 25 | Fish Eagles Masters | 4:53.04PB 25–29 PB Splits 1100m 2:18.53 100m split · 2:18.53 200m finish 4:53.04 100m split · 2:34.51 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
30–34
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naude Opperman | 33 | Cape Town MSC | 2:35.12PB 30–34 PB | 15 Feb 2026Western Cape LC Champs |
Masters age group
35–39
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaun Bouwer | 38 | Coelacanth MSC | 3:05.36PB 35–39 PB Splits 1100m 41.37 100m split · 41.37 200m finish 3:05.36 100m split · 2:23.99 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | Karl Roomaney | 35 | Cape Town MSC | 3:23.53PB 35–39 PB | 25 Jan 2026WCMSA Bellville LC | |
| 3 | Elvis Wanjau | 37 | Team Kenya Masters | 3:42.45PB 35–39 PB Splits 1100m 33.06 100m split · 33.06 200m finish 3:42.45 100m split · 3:09.39 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
40–44
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Norton | 44 | OHANA MASTERS | 2:28.55PB 40–44 PB New PB · −3.27 Splits 1100m 1:12.22 100m split · 1:12.22 200m finish 2:28.55 100m split · 1:16.33 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | Jeandre Geldenhuys | 40 | Cape Town MSC | 2:45.16PB 40–44 PB Splits 1100m 1:18.03 100m split · 1:18.03 200m finish 2:45.16 100m split · 1:27.13 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 3 | Shaun Barrett | 40 | Synergy Masters | 2:46.47PB 40–44 PB Splits 1100m 1:15.57 100m split · 1:15.57 200m finish 2:46.47 100m split · 1:30.90 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 4 | Ivan Janse van Vuuren | 43 | Aqua Athlete | 3:05.37PB 40–44 PB Splits 1100m 1:29.43 100m split · 1:29.43 200m finish 3:05.37 100m split · 1:35.94 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 5 | Brand van Sittert | 43 | Nelspruit Swimming Development | 4:46.19PB 40–44 PB Splits 1100m 2:16.83 100m split · 2:16.83 200m finish 4:46.19 100m split · 2:29.36 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
45–49
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Tyson | 45 | Cape Town MSC | 2:28.33WC · Record holderWC Colours · QualifiedPB 45–49 PB New PB · −4.74 Splits 1100m 1:10.93 100m split · 1:10.93 200m finish 2:28.33 100m split · 1:17.40 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | Sven Dahlmann | 46 | Tuks Masters | 2:41.11PB 45–49 PB New PB · −6.14 Splits 1100m 1:20.87 100m split · 1:20.87 200m finish 2:41.11 100m split · 1:20.24 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 3 | Anthonie Lombard | 46 | Royal Swimming Academy | 2:50.15PB 45–49 PB Splits 1100m 1:18.74 100m split · 1:18.74 200m finish 2:50.15 100m split · 1:31.41 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 4 | Tyrel van Reenen | 45 | Synergy Masters | 3:21.74PB 45–49 PB Splits 1100m 1:38.33 100m split · 1:38.33 200m finish 3:21.74 100m split · 1:43.41 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
50–54
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Biram | 51 | Aqua Athlete | 2:39.52PB 50–54 PB Splits 1100m 1:14.87 100m split · 1:14.87 200m finish 2:39.52 100m split · 1:24.65 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
55–59
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg McLeRoth | 59 | Cape Town MSC | 2:42.07PB 55–59 PB Splits 1100m 1:17.03 100m split · 1:17.03 200m finish 2:42.07 100m split · 1:25.04 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | Oliver Gilbert | 56 | Cape Town MSC | 2:51.70PB 55–59 PB Splits 1100m 1:23.82 100m split · 1:23.82 200m finish 2:51.70 100m split · 1:27.88 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 3 | Jean Williams | 56 | Coelacanth MSC | 3:37.15PB 55–59 PB Splits 1100m 1:38.66 100m split · 1:38.66 200m finish 3:37.15 100m split · 1:58.49 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 4 | Corne Postma | 58 | Coelacanth MSC | 3:38.12PB 55–59 PB Splits 1100m 1:43.13 100m split · 1:43.13 200m finish 3:38.12 100m split · 1:54.99 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 5 | FC Carstens | 56 | Coelacanth MSC | 3:52.00PB 55–59 PB New PB · −1.43 Splits 1100m 1:47.89 100m split · 1:47.89 200m finish 3:52.00 100m split · 2:04.11 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 6 | Bobbie CROWTHER | 57 | Wahoo Masters | 4:08.26PB 55–59 PB New PB · −10.77 Splits 1100m 2:00.98 100m split · 2:00.98 200m finish 4:08.26 100m split · 2:07.28 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
60–64
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Rankin | 62 | Coelacanth MSC | 3:19.77PB 60–64 PB Splits 1100m 3:19.56 100m split · 3:19.56 200m finish 3:19.77 100m split · 0.21 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | Colin Morgan | 60 | Coelacanth MSC | 3:22.26PB 60–64 PB New PB · −26.24 Splits 1100m 1:40.73 100m split · 1:40.73 200m finish 3:22.26 100m split · 1:41.53 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 3 | John Glover | 60 | Wahoo Masters | 3:35.05PB 60–64 PB Splits 1100m 1:44.46 100m split · 1:44.46 200m finish 3:35.05 100m split · 1:50.59 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 4 | Gavin Gericke | 61 | Fish Eagles Masters | 3:46.49PB 60–64 PB Splits 1100m 1:49.66 100m split · 1:49.66 200m finish 3:46.49 100m split · 1:56.83 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
65–69
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noel Bessler | 69 | Wahoo Masters | 3:26.87PB 65–69 PB New PB · −12.23 Splits 1100m 1:39.88 100m split · 1:39.88 200m finish 3:26.87 100m split · 1:46.99 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | EUGENE SCHOOMBIE | 68 | Fish Eagles Masters | 3:50.76PB 65–69 PB Splits 1100m 3:50.60 100m split · 3:50.60 200m finish 3:50.76 100m split · 0.16 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 3 | David Frost | 68 | Cape Town MSC | 4:02.02PB 65–69 PB | 15 Feb 2026Western Cape LC Champs | |
| 4 | Cliff Wallace | 67 | Fish Eagles Masters | 4:11.48PB 65–69 PB Splits 1100m 31.69 100m split · 31.69 200m finish 4:11.48 100m split · 3:39.79 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
70–74
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike WINFIELD | 71 | Cape Town MSC | 3:13.12PB 70–74 PB New PB · −2.12 Splits 1100m 1:31.29 100m split · 1:31.29 200m finish 3:13.12 100m split · 1:41.83 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | Doug HOWIESON | 74 | Cape Town MSC | 3:26.93PB 70–74 PB New PB · −2.97 Splits 1100m 1:41.96 100m split · 1:41.96 200m finish 3:26.93 100m split · 1:44.97 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 3 | Attie LOUW | 73 | Fish Eagles Masters | 3:37.65PB 70–74 PB Splits 1100m 28.39 100m split · 28.39 200m finish 3:37.65 100m split · 3:09.26 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 4 | Hugo Knoetze | 73 | Coelacanth MSC | 4:21.84PB 70–74 PB Splits 1100m 2:06.34 100m split · 2:06.34 200m finish 4:21.84 100m split · 2:15.50 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
75–79
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Downes | 77 | Coelacanth MSC | 3:30.49PB 75–79 PB Splits 1100m 1:48.97 100m split · 1:48.97 200m finish 3:30.49 100m split · 1:41.52 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | Guy Wilson | 79 | Cape Town MSC | 4:02.81WC · Record holderPB 75–79 PB Splits 1100m 1:54.90 100m split · 1:54.90 200m finish 4:02.81 100m split · 2:07.91 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 3 | ALLEN MORRISON | 78 | Cape Town MSC | 4:37.67Splits 1100m 2:17.05 100m split · 2:17.05 200m finish 4:37.67 100m split · 2:20.62 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 4 | Tocher Mitchell | 79 | Wahoo Masters | 5:00.99PB 75–79 PB Splits 1100m 2:23.93 100m split · 2:23.93 200m finish 5:00.99 100m split · 2:37.06 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |
Masters age group
80–84
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Prior | 81 | Wahoo Masters | 4:25.21PB 80–84 PB | 17 Jan 2026Wahoo LC Gala |
Masters age group
85–89
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derek Fyfe | 86 | Coelacanth MSC | 4:37.29PB 85–89 PB Splits 1100m 2:13.37 100m split · 2:13.37 200m finish 4:37.29 100m split · 2:23.92 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George | |
| 2 | JOHN GARSON | 88 | Wahoo Masters | 7:36.78PB 85–89 PB | 17 Jan 2026Wahoo LC Gala |
Masters age group
90–94
| Rank | Swimmer / relay | Age | Club | Time | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Galvin | 93 | Wahoo Masters | 4:35.86SA Colours · QualifiedPB 90–94 PB Splits 1100m 2:12.54 100m split · 2:12.54 200m finish 4:35.86 100m split · 2:23.32 | 11 Mar 2026SAMS 41st LC Champs @ George |