Cara Louw
South AfricaActive- Born
- May 27, 2006 (20 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Cara Louw is a South Africa sprinter, born on May 27, 2006. She competes primarily in the 200m, HJ and LJ.
Her personal bests include 30.86 in the 200m, 1.19 in the HJ, 4.23 in the LJ, 43.11 in the JT and 2482 in the Heptathlon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Javelin Throw43.11
2026 season best43.11Mar 26, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
Last competitionSimbine ClassicApr 28, 2026 · 42.66
As of Nov 7, 2026: Javelin Throw 43.11, 2026 season best 43.11 (Mar 26, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: Simbine Classic, Apr 28, 2026, 42.66 · 20 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
HeptathlonSasolburg 20222482–
JavelinThrPietermaritzburg 202344.25–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JT | 43.11 | – | Mar 26, 2026 | South African U23 Championships |
| 2025 | JT | 39.68 | – | May 2, 2025 | USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships |
| 2024 | JT | 41.16 | – | Mar 21, 2024 | South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | JT | 43.29 | – | Feb 1, 2023 | Tuks Top 10 Athletics, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | JavelinThr | 44.25 | – | Mar 24, 2023 | South African U18 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |
| 2022 | HJ | 1.19 | – | Apr 29, 2022 | DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg (RSA) |
| 2022 | LJ | 4.23 | -1.1 | Apr 30, 2022 | DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg (RSA) |
| 2022 | ShotPut(3k | 9.13 | – | Apr 29, 2022 | DP de Villiers Stadium, Sasolburg (RSA) |