Douw Smit
RSAMenDouw Smit is a South African track and field athlete. He was twice the national champion in javelin throwing and was the runner-up at the 2025 Ostrava Golden Spike where he recorded his personal best of 84.12 metres.
As of Sep 12, 2026: Javelin Throw 84.79 (#170 all-time), 2026 season best 84.79 (Jun 19, 2026, Paul-Greifzu-Stadion, Dessau (GER)) · Last competition: ISTAF 2026, Aug 30, 2026, 81.22 · 27 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JT | 84.79 | - | Jun 19, 2026 | ↓ | 28. Anhalt Meeting Dessau |
| 2025 | JT | 84.12 | - | Jun 24, 2025 | ↓ | 64th Ostrava Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava |
| 2024 | JT | 63.92 | - | Mar 14, 2024 | ↓ | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2023 | JT | 83.29 | - | May 5, 2023 | ↓ | USSA Track & Field Championships |
| 2022 | JT | 81.47 | - | Aug 28, 2022 | ↓ | #True Athletes Classics, Stadion Manfort, Leverkusen |
| 2021 | JT | 75.75 | - | Nov 9, 2021 | ↓ | McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2017 | JT | 64.57 | - | Feb 15, 2017 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2016 | JT | 72.28 | - | Mar 1, 2016 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2016 | JavelinThr | 79.92 | - | Apr 22, 2016 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2015 | JavelinThr | 67.86 | - | Apr 9, 2015 | ↓ | Bloemfontein (RSA) |
2026
14 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 81.22 | - | Aug 30 | ISTAF 2026 |
JT | 76.79 | - | Aug 22 | World Athletics Silver Level Continental Tour |
JT | 81.90 | - | Jun 21 | Hylo Javelin Meeting |
JT | 84.79 | - | Jun 19 | 28. Anhalt Meeting Dessau |
JT | 83.90 | - | Jun 16 | 65th Ostrava Golden Spike |
JT | 82.08 | - | Jun 9 | Kladno hází a Kladenské Memoriály |
JT | 83.09 | - | Jun 1 | Josef Odlozil Memorial |
JT | 84.57 | - | May 29 | 8th Irena Szewińska Memorial |
JT | 76.00 | - | May 17 | African Athletics Championships |
JT | 81.19 | - | Apr 24 | Kip Keino Classic |
JT | 80.88 | - | Apr 16 | South African Championships |
JT | 79.94 | - | Apr 8 | Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational |
JT | 76.90 | - | Mar 17 | ACNW League |
JT | 78.96 | - | Mar 3 | ACNW League |
2025
17 performances2024
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 60.37 | - | Apr 20 | South African Championships |
JT | 60.37 | - | Apr 18 | South African Championships |
JT | 61.80 | - | Apr 10 | ACNW Open Senior Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
JT | 63.92 | - | Mar 14 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
2023
14 performances2022
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JT | 76.69 | - | Sep 4 | ISTAF 2022, Olympiastadion, Berlin |
Honours
African Athletics Championships
Javelin Throw
South African Championships
Javelin Throw
South African Championships
Javelin Throw
South African Championships
Javelin Throw
Frequently asked questions
What is Douw Smit's Javelin Throw personal best?
Douw Smit's Javelin Throw personal best is 84.79, set on Jun 19, 2026 in Paul-Greifzu-Stadion, Dessau (GER), #170 on the all-time list.
Which events does Douw Smit compete in?
Douw Smit competes in the Javelin Throw.
How did Douw Smit perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 84.79, set on Jun 19, 2026 in Paul-Greifzu-Stadion, Dessau (GER). Last competition: ISTAF 2026 on Aug 30, 2026, 81.22.