Dewald Benjamin Bezuidenhout
South AfricaActive- Born
- Jun 3, 2009 (17 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw (1,75kg)
Dewald Benjamin Bezuidenhout is a South Africa thrower, born on June 3, 2009. He competes primarily in the DiscusThro, ShotPut(6k and ShotPut(5k.
His personal bests include 43.42 in the DiscusThro, 14.63 in the ShotPut(6k, 19.68 in the ShotPut(5k and 20.16 in the ShotPut(4k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Discus Throw (1,75kg)43.42
2026 season best54.13Jan 28, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
Last competitionWorld Athletics U20 ChampionshipsAug 5, 2026 · 18.38
As of Nov 7, 2026: Discus Throw (1,75kg) 43.42, 2026 season best 54.13 (Jan 28, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships, Aug 5, 2026, 18.38 · 17 years old
Personal bests
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
DiscusThroPotchefstroom 202443.42–#148
ShotPut(6kPotchefstroom 202414.63–#9
ShotPut(5kPotchefstroom 202519.68–#24
ShotPut(4kPretoria 202420.16––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 17.82 | – | May 16, 2026 | AGN Track & Field League 5 |
| 2026 | ShotPut(5k | 19.44 | – | Feb 21, 2026 | AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events |
| 2026 | ShotPut(6k | 19.77 | – | Mar 26, 2026 | South African U20 Championships |
| 2026 | DT | 54.13 | – | Jan 28, 2026 | Wilderklawer TUT Curro Hazeldean Top 14 Meeting |
| 2026 | DiscusThro | 54.13 | – | Jan 28, 2026 | Wilderklawer TUT Curro Hazeldean Top 14 Meeting |
| 2025 | ShotPut(5k | 19.68 | – | Sep 23, 2025 | NWU Top 30 |
| 2025 | DT | 51.92 | – | Feb 1, 2025 | AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors) |
| 2025 | DiscusThro | 52.46 | – | Mar 15, 2025 | AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |