Ockert Cilliers
Ockert Cilliers is a South African 400 m hurdler. Born in Vanderbijlpark, Cilliers now lives in Potchefstroom. He is 1.70 m tall and weighs 74 kg.
His athletics career started in 1996 at school, where he also played rugby union. The rugby coach forced all players to take part in athletics as well. Cilliers chose 200m and 300m hurdles, and hurdling quickly became his primary interest.
He is a member of the Fenerbahçe S.K. athletics club in Turkey.
His current coach is Dr. Ria van den Berg.
