Amari VAN Niekerk
South AfricaActive- Born
- May 25, 2005 (21 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
Amari VAN Niekerk is a South Africa thrower, born on May 25, 2005. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and ShotPut(3k.
Her personal bests include 14.35 in the SP, 50.29 in the DT and 15.76 in the ShotPut(3k. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Discus Throw50.29
2026 season best49.82Mar 28, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
Personal best · Shot Put14.35
Last competitionSouth African ChampionshipsApr 18, 2026 · 14.03
As of Nov 7, 2026: Discus Throw 50.29, Shot Put 14.35, 2026 season best 49.82 (Mar 28, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 18, 2026, 14.03 · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
ShotPut(3kPaarl 202115.76––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 14.03 | – | Apr 18, 2026 | South African Championships |
| 2026 | DT | 49.82 | – | Mar 28, 2026 | South African U23 Championships |
| 2025 | SP | 14.03 | – | Apr 26, 2025 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2025 | DT | 46.60 | – | Jan 25, 2025 | Central Gauteng Athletics League Meeting 1 - Youth to Senior |
| 2024 | SP | 14.35 | – | Mar 27, 2024 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2024 | DT | 49.40 | – | Mar 16, 2024 | CGA Seniors & U23 Track & Field Championships, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2023 | SP | 13.24 | – | Feb 4, 2023 | CGA League Meeting 3, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2023 | DT | 50.29 | – | Apr 1, 2023 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |