Chris Van Niekerk
South AfricaActive- Born
- Aug 30, 2000 (26 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put
Chris Van Niekerk is a South Africa thrower, born on August 30, 2000. He competes primarily in the SP, SP and DT.
His personal bests include 20.86 in the SP, 20.67 in the SP, 59.57 in the DT, 59.93 in the JT and 49.02 in the DiscusThro. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Shot Put20.67
2026 season best20.67May 23, 2026 · Throws University, Fleetwood, PA
Last competitionThrows U x GSA Garage Games, Throws University, Fleetwood, PAJun 27, 2026 · 20.16
As of Oct 29, 2026: Shot Put 20.67 (#301 all-time), 2026 season best 20.67 (May 23, 2026, Throws University, Fleetwood, PA (USA)) · Last competition: Throws U x GSA Garage Games, Throws University, Fleetwood, PA, Jun 27, 2026, 20.16 · 26 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP Indoor | 19.33 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | 12th Annual Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational |
| 2026 | SP | 20.67 | – | May 23, 2026 | Throws U Series #3 |
| 2025 | SP | 20.47 | – | Aug 21, 2025 | Throws U Series #6 |
| 2025 | SP Indoor | 20.86 | – | Feb 22, 2025 | Virginia Tech Challenge, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (i) |
| 2025 | DT | 53.08 | – | Apr 27, 2025 | Virginia High Performance |
| 2024 | weight-throw Indoor | 14.37 | – | Jan 26, 2024 | Bob Pollock Invitational |
| 2024 | SP | 19.12 | – | May 22, 2024 | NCAA Division I East First Rounds |
| 2024 | DT | 58.76 | – | Mar 23, 2024 | Bob Davidson Team Challenge presented by Norris Woody, Dick Vert Stadium, High Point, NC |