Douw Botes
New ZealandActive- Born
- Jan 11, 2005 (21 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Douw Botes is a New Zealand thrower, born on January 11, 2005. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.
His personal bests include 73.66 in the JT and 66.68 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · Javelin Throw73.66
2026 season best73.66Feb 8, 2026 · Douglas Track & Field, Auckland
Last competitionNew Zealand Track & Field ChampionshipsMar 6, 2026 · 72.94
As of Oct 27, 2026: Javelin Throw 73.66, 2026 season best 73.66 (Feb 8, 2026, Douglas Track & Field, Auckland (NZL)) · Last competition: New Zealand Track & Field Championships, Mar 6, 2026, 72.94 · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JT | 73.66 | – | Feb 8, 2026 | Sir Graeme Douglas International |
| 2025 | JT | 70.43 | – | Mar 9, 2025 | New Zealand Championships, The Caledonian Ground, Dunedin |
| 2024 | JT | 68.62 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | International Track Meet, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch |
| 2023 | JT | 65.51 | – | Feb 3, 2023 | Capital Classic |
| 2022 | JavelinThr | 66.68 | – | Nov 20, 2022 | Yvette Williams Track, Pakuranga, Auckland (NZL) |
| 2021 | JavelinThr | 56.61 | – | Apr 11, 2021 | Porritt Stadium, Hamilton (NZL) |