| Name: | Ball, Vernon |
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| Club: | Sydenham Sports Club | ||
| Residence: | Durban | ||
| Year of birth: | 1953 | (Cat. german: M70) | |
| Date of birth: | 29.08.1953 | (Cat. internat.: M70) | |
| Nationality: | RSA ![]() |
South Africa | |
| RunnerID: | 301716 | ||
52 search results (44 Events, 3382 km). (More)
| 2025 | 1 Event, 90 km (More) | ||||
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| 08.06.2025 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 90km | |||
| 11:31:20 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 14133 | M: 11661 | Cat M70: 17 |
| 2023 | 1 Event, 87 km (More) | ||||
| 11.06.2023 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 11:38:36 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 13337 | M: 10776 | Cat M65: 106 |
| 2022 | 1 Event, 90 km (More) | ||||
| 28.08.2022 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 90km | |||
| 11:55:58 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 11569 | M: 9215 | Cat M65: 102 |
| 2019 | 1 Event, 56 km (More) | ||||
| 20.04.2019 | Two Oceans Marathon - 50km Split (RSA) | 50km | |||
| 6:15:26 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 10575 | M: 7698 | Cat M65: 64 |
| 20.04.2019 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 7:03:31 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 10686 | M: 7743 | Cat M65: 66 |
| 2018 | 3 Events, 198 km (More) | ||||
| 10.06.2018 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 90km | |||
| 11:45:28 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sport Club | Overall: 15144 | M: 12141 | Cat M60: 309 |
| 22.04.2018 | Chatsworth Freedom Ultramarathon 52 km (RSA) | 52km | |||
| 6:46:37 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 948 | M: 812 | Cat M60: 18 |
| 31.03.2018 | Two Oceans Marathon - 50km Split (RSA) | 50km | |||
| 6:11:08 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 8585 | M: 6246 | Cat M60: 185 |
| 31.03.2018 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 6:56:08 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 8772 | M: 6362 | Cat M60: 186 |
| 2017 | 3 Events, 195 km (More) | ||||
| 04.06.2017 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 11:13:01 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sport Club | Overall: 9495 | M: 7955 | Cat M60: 149 |
| 23.04.2017 | Chatsworth Freedom Ultramarathon 52 km (RSA) | 52km | |||
| 6:07:36 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 757 | M: 696 | Cat M60: 16 |
| 15.04.2017 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 6:14:57 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5316 | M: 4111 | Cat M60: 99 |
| 15.04.2017 | Two Oceans Marathon - 50km Split (RSA) | 50km | |||
| 5:33:27 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5352 | M: 4175 | Cat M60: 108 |
| 2016 | 3 Events, 197 km (More) | ||||
| 29.05.2016 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 11:32:33 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sport Club | Overall: 11620 | M: 9410 | Cat M60: 177 |
| 24.04.2016 | Chatsworth Freedom Ultramarathon 52 km (RSA) | 52km | |||
| 6:24:37 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 842 | M: 762 | Cat M60: 13 |
| 26.03.2016 | Two Oceans Marathon - 50km Split (RSA) | 50km | |||
| 5:43:44 h | Ball, Vernon | SYDENSC | Overall: 6001 | M: 4611 | Cat M60: 103 |
| 26.03.2016 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 6:22:06 h | Ball, Vernon | SYDENSC | Overall: 5753 | M: 4418 | Cat M60: 98 |
| 2015 | 2 Events, 143 km (More) | ||||
| 31.05.2015 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 11:26:46 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sport Club | Overall: 9484 | M: 7806 | Cat M60: 126 |
| 04.04.2015 | Two Oceans Marathon - 50km Split (RSA) | 50km | |||
| 5:34:52 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5146 | M: 4012 | Cat M60: 92 |
| 04.04.2015 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 6:17:02 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5236 | M: 4044 | Cat M60: 91 |
| 2014 | 2 Events, 145 km (More) | ||||
| 01.06.2014 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 11:34:58 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 9804 | M: 7961 | Cat M60: 144 |
| 18.04.2014 | Two Oceans Marathon - 50km Split (RSA) | 50km | |||
| 5:42:43 h | Ball, Vernon | SYDENSC | Overall: 5644 | M: 4368 | Cat M60: 94 |
| 18.04.2014 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 6:26:24 h | Ball, Vernon | SYDENSC | Overall: 5755 | M: 4391 | Cat M60: 93 |
| 2013 | 2 Events, 143 km (More) | ||||
| 02.06.2013 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 11:52:42 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 9199 | M: 7477 | Cat M55: 353 |
| 30.03.2013 | Two Oceans Marathon - 50km Split (RSA) | 50km | |||
| 5:34:52 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5428 | M: 4259 | Cat M55: 236 |
| 30.03.2013 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 6:15:52 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5403 | M: 4208 | Cat M55: 227 |
| 2012 | 2 Events, 145 km (More) | ||||
| 03.06.2012 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:40:30 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 6464 | M: 5553 | Cat M55: 245 |
| 07.04.2012 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 6:24:57 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5733 | M: 4434 | Cat M55: 242 |
| 07.04.2012 | Two Oceans Marathon - 50km Split (RSA) | 50km | |||
| 5:43:03 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5846 | M: 4535 | Cat M55: 253 |
| 2011 | 1 Event, 87 km (More) | ||||
| 29.05.2011 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 11:13:37 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 7887 | M: 6532 | Cat M55: 297 |
| 2010 | 2 Events, 141 km (More) | ||||
| 04.10.2010 | Arthur Cresswell Memorial Marathon Bergville to Ladysmith (RSA) | 52km | |||
| 5:39:20 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 251 | M: 184 | Cat M55: 9 |
| 30.05.2010 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:51:06 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 8357 | M: 6870 | Cat M55: 300 |
| 2009 | 1 Event, 89 km (More) | ||||
| 24.05.2009 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:23:57 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5118 | M: 4514 | Cat M55: 139 |
| 2008 | 1 Event, 87 km (More) | ||||
| 15.06.2008 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 10:28:22 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 4421 | M: 3958 | Cat M50: 292 |
| 2007 | 2 Events, 145 km (More) | ||||
| 17.06.2007 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:27:52 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5400 | M: 4758 | Cat M50: 355 |
| 07.04.2007 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 6:23:12 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 4833 | M: 3833 | Cat M50: 361 |
| 2006 | 1 Event, 87 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.2006 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 10:36:24 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 5832 | M: 5136 | Cat M50: 383 |
| 2005 | 1 Event, 89 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.2005 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:56:16 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 8571 | M: 7262 | Cat M50: 562 |
| 2004 | 1 Event, 87 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.2004 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 11:14:26 h | Ball, Vernon | Sydenham Sports Club | Overall: 7880 | M: 6788 | Cat M50: 520 |
| 2003 | 1 Event, 89 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.2003 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:43:14 h | Ball, Vernon | Millennium Athletic Club | Overall: 7546 | M: 6524 | Cat M45: 896 |
| 2002 | 1 Event, 87 km (More) | ||||
| 17.06.2002 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 10:56:48 h | Ball, Vernon | Millennium AC | Overall: 8677 | M: 7546 | Cat M45: 1005 |
| 2001 | 1 Event, 89 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.2001 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:12:59 h | Ball, Vernon | Millennium Athletic Club | Overall: 6278 | M: 5578 | Cat M45: 649 |
| 2000 | 1 Event, 87 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.2000 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 10:19:09 h | Ball, Vernon | Mandene Park AC | Overall: 8327 | M: 7453 | Cat M45: 835 |
| 1999 | 1 Event, 89 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.1999 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 9:27:39 h | Ball, Vernon | Mandene Park AC | Overall: 4224 | M: 3885 | Cat M45: 354 |
| 1998 | 2 Events, 143 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.1998 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 10:10:31 h | Ball, Vernon | Mandene Park AC | Overall: 5925 | M: 5387 | Cat M40: 985 |
| 11.04.1998 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 5:20:47 h | Ball, Vernon | Overall: 3101 | M: 2811 | Cat M40: 492 | |
| 1997 | 1 Event, 89 km (More) | ||||
| 16.06.1997 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:13:33 h | Ball, Vernon | Mandene Park AC | Overall: 6861 | M: 6197 | Cat M40: 1113 |
| 1996 | 1 Event, 87 km (More) | ||||
| 17.06.1996 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 10:09:02 h | Ball, Vernon | Mandene Park AC | Overall: 6944 | M: 6340 | Cat M40: 1099 |
| 1995 | 1 Event, 89 km (More) | ||||
| 20.05.1995 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 9:58:57 h | Ball, Vernon | Mandene Park AC | Overall: 5267 | M: 4842 | Cat M40: 759 |
| 1994 | 2 Events, 143 km (More) | ||||
| 31.05.1994 | Comrades Marathon - Up Run (RSA) | 87km | |||
| 9:54:36 h | Ball, Vernon | Mandene Park AC | Overall: 5248 | M: 4878 | Cat M40: 776 |
| 02.04.1994 | Two Oceans Marathon (RSA) | 56km | |||
| 5:13:27 h | Ball, Vernon | Overall: 3123 | M: 2895 | Cat M40: 416 | |
| 1993 | 1 Event, 89 km (More) | ||||
| 31.05.1993 | Comrades Marathon - Down Run (RSA) | 89km | |||
| 10:18:58 h | Ball, Vernon | Mandene Park AC | Overall: 7566 | M: 6984 | Cat M35: 1608 |
Personal bests
Your list of personal best performances only contains performances of races which can be included into rankings.
In brackets rank in yearly international/national rankings.
| PB | 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | |
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| 50km | 5:33:27 |
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6:15:26
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6:11:08
(13739/7357) |
5:33:27
(9921/4614) |
5:43:44
(10465/5075) |
5:34:52
(9718/4457) |
5:42:43
(10332/4616) |
5:34:52
(9701/4286) |
5:43:03
(10080/4684) |
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Comparison table
Comparison of performances in races with multiple participations
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | ||
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| Comrades Marathon - Down Run | 29 | 11:31:20 | 11:38:36 | 11:55:58 | 11:45:28 | 11:13:01 | 11:32:33 | 11:26:46 | 11:34:58 | 11:52:42 | 10:40:30 | 11:13:37 | 10:51:06 | 10:23:57 | 10:28:22 | 10:27:52 | 10:36:24 | 10:56:16 | 11:14:26 | 10:43:14 | 10:56:48 | 10:12:59 | 10:19:09 | 9:27:39 | 10:10:31 | 10:13:33 | 10:09:02 | 9:58:57 | 9:54:36 | 10:18:58 | |
| Two Oceans Marathon | 11 | 7:03:31 | 6:56:08 | 6:14:57 | 6:22:06 | 6:17:02 | 6:26:24 | 6:15:52 | 6:24:57 | 6:23:12 | 5:20:47 | 5:13:27 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Chatsworth Freedom Ultramarathon 52 km | 3 | 6:46:37 | 6:07:36 | 6:24:37 |





