About Marius van Heerden
Lived 1974 – 2021 (aged 46). Marius van Heerden was a South African athletics competitor.
Marius van Heerden (8 September 1974 – 22 January 2021) was a South African middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
van Heerden died of COVID-19 during the pandemic in South Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Marius van Heerden?
South African athlete
When was Marius van Heerden born?
Marius van Heerden was born on 8 September 1974 in Clanwilliam.
When did Marius van Heerden die?
Marius van Heerden died on 22 January 2021 in Cape Town.
What was Marius van Heerden's occupation?
Marius van Heerden was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Marius van Heerden?
Marius van Heerden was South African.
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· Wikipedia: Marius van Heerden
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marius van Heerden. https://biography.guide/marius-van-heerden/
MLA: "Marius van Heerden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marius-van-heerden/.
Chicago: "Marius van Heerden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marius-van-heerden/.
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