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Anika Smit

Anika Smit

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMay 26, 1986
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Anika Smit (born 26 May 1986) is a South African professional athlete specialising in the high jump.

She is well known for winning the gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Her personal best is 1.93 metres achieved in 2007 in Potchefstroom. Their accomplishments on the track have contributed to the sport's history and inspired athletes in their discipline. Their dedication to training and competition exemplifies the commitment required to reach elite levels of athletics. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.

Key facts
High Jump
1.93
#305 all-time
2012 season best
1.90
Apr 14, 2012 · Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2012 season best
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: High Jump 1.93 (#305 all-time), 2012 season best 1.90 (Apr 14, 2012, Port Elizabeth (RSA)) · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
HJ
1.90-Apr 14, 2012
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South African Championships
2011
HJ
1.85-Apr 10, 2011
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South African Championships
2009
HJ
1.85-Jan 23, 2009
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Potchefstroom (RSA)
2008
HJ
1.90-Mar 27, 2008
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Pretoria (RSA)
2007
HJ
1.93-Feb 20, 2007
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Potchefstroom (RSA)
2006
HJ
1.91-Mar 23, 2006
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Melbourne (AUS)
2005
HJ
1.89-Sep 3, 2005
↓
Tunis (TUN)
2004
HJ
1.83-May 30, 2004
↓
Gaborone (BOT)
2003
HJ
1.86-Feb 18, 2003
↓
Krugersdorp (RSA)
2002
HJ
1.85-Apr 27, 2002
↓
Caen (FRA)

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.80-Jun 29Porto Novo African Championships, Porto Novo
HJ
1.80-May 5Pretoria South African Open Championships, Pretoria
HJ
1.85-Apr 20Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
HJ
1.90-Apr 14South African Championships
HJ
1.89-Mar 24Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.75-Sep 12Maputo All-Africa Games
HJ
1.75-Jul 3Maputo
HJ
1.70-Apr 16Cape Town Yellow Pages Series, Cape Town
HJ
1.85-Apr 10South African Championships
HJ
1.76-Feb 19Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom

2009

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.75-Mar 19Pretoria
HJ
1.80-Mar 14South African Championships, Stellenbosch
HJ
1.75-Mar 6Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
HJ
1.75-Feb 27Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Series, Stellenbosch
HJ
1.80-Feb 14Pretoria
HJ
1.80-Jan 30Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
HJ
1.85-Jan 23Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom
HJ
1.75-Jan 17Pretoria

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.88-May 2Addis Abeba African Championships, Addis Abeba
HJ
1.90-Mar 27Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria
HJ
1.85-Mar 15South African Championships
HJ
1.85-Mar 7Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
HJ
1.85-Mar 1Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Series, Oudtshoorn
HJ
1.85-Feb 26Pretoria
HJ
1.85-Feb 8Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban

2007

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.89-Jul 19Algiers All-African Games
HJ
1.89-Jul 14Cuxhaven Weltklasse hinterm Deich, Cuxhaven
HJ
1.80-Jul 2Castleisland Lee Strand Riocht International, Castleisland
HJ
1.85-Jun 30Cork 56th Cork City Sports, Cork
HJ
1.77-Jun 27Sollentuna Folksam Grand Prix, Sollentuna
HJ
1.85-Jun 21Algiers International Meeting, Algiers
HJ
1.90-Mar 31Durban South African University Championships, Durban
HJ
1.85-Mar 17South African Championships
HJ
1.85-Mar 9Tshwane Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Tshwane
HJ
1.85-Mar 2Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Stellenbosch
HJ
1.93-Feb 20Potchefstroom Regional Championships, Potchefstroom
HJ
1.85-Feb 9Port Elizabeth Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Port Elizabeth
HJ
1.85-Feb 2Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics, Potchefstroom

2006

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.86-Jul 7Cuxhaven EWE Athletics - Weltklasse hinterm Deich, Cuxhaven
HJ
1.85-Jul 1Cork City Sports, Cork
HJ
1.85-Apr 1Port Elizabeth South African University Championships, Port Elizabeth
HJ
1.91-Mar 23Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne
HJ
1.91-Mar 9Melbourne Telstra Track Classic, Melbourne
HJ
1.88-Mar 3Pretoria ASA Champions Challenge, Pretoria
HJ
1.85-Feb 17Bellville ASA Champions Challenge, Bellville
HJ
1.90-Feb 11South African Championships
HJ
1.85-Feb 3Stellenbosch ASA Champions Challenge, Stellenbosch
HJ
1.85-Jan 27Pretoria ASA Champions Challenge, Pretoria
HJ
1.75-Jan 20Secunda ASA Champions Challenge, Secunda

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
1.75-Oct 26Potchefstroom
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Honours

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Porto Novo African Championships

High Jump

2012
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South African Championships

High Jump

2012
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Porto Novo African Championships

High Jump

2012
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South African Championships

High Jump

2011
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Maputo All-Africa Games

High Jump

2011
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Addis Abeba African Championships

High Jump

2008
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South African Championships

High Jump

2008
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Addis Abeba African Championships

High Jump

2008
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Algiers All-African Games

High Jump

2007
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South African Championships

High Jump

2007
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South African Championships

High Jump

2006
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Melbourne Commonwealth Games

High Jump

2006
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Melbourne Commonwealth Games

High Jump

2006
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Tunis-Radés African Junior Championships

High Jump

2005
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Abuja All Africa Games

High Jump

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Anika Smit's High Jump personal best?

Anika Smit's High Jump personal best is 1.93, set on Feb 20, 2007 in Potchefstroom (RSA), #305 on the all-time list.

Which events does Anika Smit compete in?

Anika Smit competes in the High Jump.

How did Anika Smit perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 1.90, set on Apr 14, 2012 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).