Anika Smit

Anika Smit

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
May 26, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
High Jump

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.

Personal best · High Jump1.93
#298 all-time
2012 season best1.90Apr 14, 2012 · Port Elizabeth
2012 season best

As of Nov 7, 2026: High Jump 1.93 (#298 all-time), 2012 season best 1.90 (Apr 14, 2012, Port Elizabeth (RSA)) · 40 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
HJPotchefstroom 2007South Africa High Jump all-time list1.931,150 pts#298

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2012HJ 1.90–Apr 14, 2012South African Championships
2011HJ 1.85–Apr 10, 2011South African Championships
2009HJ 1.85–Jan 23, 2009Potchefstroom (RSA)
2008HJ 1.90–Mar 27, 2008Pretoria (RSA)
2007HJ 1.93–Feb 20, 2007Potchefstroom (RSA)
2006HJ 1.91–Mar 23, 2006Melbourne (AUS)
2005HJ 1.89–Sep 3, 2005Tunis (TUN)
2004HJ 1.83–May 30, 2004Gaborone (BOT)
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Anika Smit's High Jump personal best is 1.93, set on Feb 20, 2007 in Potchefstroom (RSA), #298 on the all-time list.

Anika Smit competes in the High Jump.

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