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Brian Raats

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Brian Raats

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Birth dateJan 17, 2004
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Brian Raats is a South Africa jumper, born on January 17, 2004. He competes primarily in the HJ and LJ.

His personal bests include 2.26 in the HJ and 6.58 in the LJ. He has earned 4 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
High Jump
2.26
#640 all-time
2026 season best
2.22
Jan 16, 2026 · Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
K-State Ward Haylett Invitational
May 8, 2026 · 2.20
K-State Ward Haylett Invitational
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: High Jump 2.26 (#640 all-time), 2026 season best 2.22 (Jan 16, 2026, Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA) (i)) · Last competition: K-State Ward Haylett Invitational, May 8, 2026, 2.20 · 22 years old

PB

Personal bests

2.26
#640 all-time
6.58*

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
HJ
2.22-Jan 16, 2026
↓
Thane Baker Invitational
2026
LJ
6.58+4.4Apr 3, 2026-Midwest Classic & Combined Events
2025
HJ
2.21-Feb 18, 2025
↓
31st Banskobystrická latka, Športová hala Dukla, Banská Bystrica (i)
2024
HJ
2.25-Mar 14, 2024
↓
ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2023
HJ
2.20-Mar 11, 2023
↓
Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
2022
HJ
2.26-Apr 6, 2022
↓
ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3
2021
HJ
2.20-May 29, 2021
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020
HJ
2.06-Dec 9, 2020
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)

2026

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.20-May 8K-State Ward Haylett Invitational
LJ
6.58+4.4Apr 3Midwest Classic & Combined Events
HJ
2.09-Apr 3Midwest Classic & Combined Events
HJ
2.11-Feb 20Steve Miller Invitational
HJ
2.16-Feb 14Tyson Invitational
HJ
2.16-Feb 13Tyson Invitational
HJ
2.22-Jan 30DeLoss Dodds Invitational
HJ
2.22-Jan 16Thane Baker Invitational

2025

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
NM-Sep 15World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo
HJ
2.12-Jun 14Mityng na Rynku w Białymstoku
HJ
2.12-Jun 10Kladno hází a Kladenské memoriály, Mestský Stadion Sletište, Kladno
HJ
2.15-Jun 84th Lucca International Meeting, Campo Scuola Moreno Martini, Lucca
HJ
NM-Jun 261° Palio Città della Quercia, Stadio Quercia, Rovereto
HJ
2.05-May 24ACNW League 10
HJ
2.05-Apr 25South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
HJ
2.15-Apr 25South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
HJ
2.05-Apr 24South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
HJ
2.10-Apr 16Potch Invitational Meet
HJ
2.20-Mar 28South African U23 Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
HJ
2.10-Mar 19ASA Athletics Grand Prix 2
HJ
2.20-Mar 15ASA ACNW Youth & Junior, U23 T&F, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U23 Events
HJ
2.20-Mar 4ACNW League 6
HJ
2.18-Feb 19Hvězdy v Nehvizdech, Sportovní Hala, Nehvizdy (i)
HJ
2.21-Feb 1831st Banskobystrická latka, Športová hala Dukla, Banská Bystrica (i)
HJ
NM-Feb 8Hustopečské skákání, Městská sportovní hala, Hustopeče (i)
HJ
2.17-Feb 5Beskyd bar, Werk Arena, Třinec (i)

2024

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
HJ
2.15-Sep 9Galà dei Castelli, Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona
HJ
2.17-Sep 360° Palio Città della Quercia, Stadio Quercia, Rovereto
HJ
2.15-Aug 30Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.22-Aug 25Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline
HJ
2.17-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
HJ
2.24-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
HJ
2.24-Aug 7The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
HJ
2.20-Jul 14Internationales Hochsprungmeeting Heilbronn, Marktplatz, Heilbronn
HJ
2.24-Jul 9Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
HJ
2.18-Jun 26African Athletics Championships
HJ
2.18-Jun 25African Athletics Championships
HJ
2.20-Jun 15AGN League 7 Track & Field League LIMITED PROGRAM, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
HJ
2.21-Jun 2Atletica 2000 Meeting, Polisportivo Comunale, San Vito al Tagliamento
HJ
2.24-May 26Hungarian GP Series - Budapest, Lantos Mihály Sportközpont, Budapest
HJ
2.20-May 22Kladno hází a Kladenské Memoriály, Mestský Stadion Sletište, Kladno
HJ
2.24-May 11ACNW Track & Field League 9
HJ
2.25-Apr 20South African Championships
HJ
2.25-Apr 19South African Championships
HJ
2.20-Apr 10ACNW Open Senior Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
HJ
2.25-Apr 6USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
HJ
2.25-Apr 5USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch
HJ
2.20-Mar 27ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
HJ
2.24-Mar 23South African U23 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
HJ
2.25-Mar 14ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
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Honours

🥇

South African Championships

High Jump

2024
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African Athletics Championships

High Jump

2024
🥇

African Athletics Championships

High Jump

2024
🥇

African U20 Championships

High Jump

2023
5

African Athletics Championships

High Jump

2022
5

African Athletics Championships

High Jump

2022
🥈

World Athletics U20 Championships

High Jump

2022
5

World Athletics U20 Championships

High Jump

2021
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Brian Raats's High Jump personal best?

Brian Raats's High Jump personal best is 2.26, set on Apr 6, 2022 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA), #640 on the all-time list.

Which events does Brian Raats compete in?

Brian Raats competes in the High Jump.

How did Brian Raats perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2.22, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Cliff Rovelto Indoor Track, Manhattan, KS (USA) (i). Last competition: K-State Ward Haylett Invitational on May 8, 2026, 2.20.