Frits Potgieter

Birth dateMar 13, 1974

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Frits Potgieter is a South Africa thrower, born on March 13, 1974. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.

His personal bests include 19.09 in the SP, 64.16 in the DT and 63.46 in the DiscusThro. He has earned 4 gold and 5 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts

Discus Throw

64.16

#392 all-time

Shot Put

19.09

2001 season best

61.59

Mar 30, 2001 · Stellenbosch (RSA)

2001 season best

Age

52 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Discus Throw 64.16 (#392 all-time), Shot Put 19.09, 2001 season best 61.59 (Mar 30, 2001, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · 52 years old

Personal bests

19.09

64.16

#392 all-time

DiscusThro

63.46

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2001	SP	17.15	-	Feb 9, 2001	↓	Pretoria (RSA)
2001	DT	61.59	-	Mar 30, 2001	↓	Stellenbosch (RSA)
2000	SP	18.42	-	Mar 4, 2000	↓	South African Marathon Championships
2000	DT	63.90	-	Feb 14, 2000	↓	Potchefstroom (RSA)
1999	SP	18.43	-	Jan 23, 1999	↓	Bloemfontein (RSA)
1999	DT	63.32	-	Jun 30, 1999	↓	Dortmund (GER)
1998	SP	18.59	-	Mar 7, 1998	↓	South African Championships
1998	DT	62.80	-	Mar 20, 1998	↓	Cape Town (RSA)
1997	SP	18.86	-	Mar 8, 1997	↓	South African Championships
1997	DT	64.16	-	Jul 15, 1997	↓	Sheffield (GBR)
1996	SP	18.53	-	Mar 23, 1996	↓	Germiston (RSA)
1996	DT	60.24	-	Jan 13, 1996	↓	Krugersdorp (RSA)
1995	DT	61.66	-	May 6, 1995	↓	Cape Town (RSA)
1994	DT	61.24	-	Mar 18, 1994	↓	Pietersburg (RSA)
1993	SP	19.09	-	Apr 3, 1993	↓	Germiston (RSA)
1993	DT	59.12	-	Jul 4, 1993	↓	Bedford (GBR)
1993	DiscusThro	63.46	-	Oct 1, 1993	→	Krugersdorp (RSA)
1992	SP	16.15	-	Sep 18, 1992	↓	Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1992	DT	56.28	-	Sep 17, 1992	↓	Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1991	DiscusThro	63.46	-	Oct 18, 1991	→	Pretoria (RSA)

2001

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	61.59	-	Mar 30	Stellenbosch Engen Summer Series Final, Stellenbosch
DT	61.14	-	Mar 23	Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria - GP I Events
DT	60.50	-	Mar 17	Roodepoort Engen Summer Series, Roodeport
SP	17.03	-	Mar 4	South African Marathon Championships
DT	60.35	-	Mar 3	South African Championships
DT	58.88	-	Feb 23	Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
DT	60.15	-	Feb 16	Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
SP	17.09	-	Feb 16	Port Elizabeth ABSA Series, Port Elizabeth
DT	58.94	-	Feb 9	Pretoria
SP	17.15	-	Feb 9	Pretoria
DT	60.54	-	Feb 3	Pretoria
DT	58.38	-	Jan 20	Pretoria

2000

23 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	61.56	-	Sep 24	The XXVII Olympic Games
DT	61.56	-	Sep 22	The XXVII Olympic Games
DT	60.49	-	Sep 18	Sydney
DT	63.14	-	Sep 13	Sydney
DT	62.42	-	Sep 8	Brisbane
DT	61.52	-	Jul 31	Antrim
DT	62.83	-	Jul 29	Santry Dublin International Games, Santry
DT	63.50	-	Jul 25	Ljubljana
DT	61.24	-	Jul 22	Budapest MAL Cup, Budapest
DT	58.98	-	Jul 19	Tampere International, Tampere
DT	60.35	-	Jul 12	Algiers African Championships, Algiers
DT	61.51	-	Mar 31	Cape Town Engen Grand Prix, Cape Town
DT	60.95	-	Mar 24	Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria
DT	62.76	-	Mar 13	Roodepoort International Test Match, Roodeport
SP	18.42	-	Mar 4	South African Marathon Championships
DT	62.65	-	Mar 3	South African Championships
DT	61.81	-	Feb 18	Stellenbosch ABSA Series, Stellenbosch
DT	62.10	-	Feb 16	Pretoria
DT	63.90	-	Feb 14	Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom
DT	61.99	-	Feb 4	Bloemfontein ABSA Series, Bloemfontein
DT	62.26	-	Jan 28	Pretoria ABSA Series, Pretoria
DT	59.93	-	Jan 22	Rustenburg ABSA Series, Rustenburg
DT	58.72	-	Jan 15	Pretoria

1999

15 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
DT	59.96	-	Nov 20	Pretoria
DT	59.63	-	Oct 23	Pretoria
DT	60.59	-	Sep 15	Johannesburg All-Africa Games
DT	61.10	-	Jul 9	Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
DT	59.17	-	Jul 8	Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
DT	63.32	-	Jun 30	Dortmund
SP	17.99	-	Jun 30	Dortmund
DT	60.70	-	Apr 17	Bloemfontein South African University Championships, Bloemfontein
DT	59.90	-	Apr 10	Pretoria GBR-RSA, Pretoria
DT	59.74	-	Apr 5	Réduit Lucozade Sport International Meet, Réduit
DT	60.92	-	Mar 26	Cape Town Engen GP Final, Cape Town
DT	60.31	-	Mar 19	Roodepoort All Africa Invitational, Roodeport - GP I Events
SP	18.27	-	Mar 6	South African Championships, Durban
DT	59.70	-	Mar 5	South African Championships
DT	62.56	-	Feb 21	Krugersdorp

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Frits Potgieter's Discus Throw personal best?

Frits Potgieter's Discus Throw personal best is 64.16, set on Jul 15, 1997 in Sheffield (GBR), #392 on the all-time list.

Which events does Frits Potgieter compete in?

Frits Potgieter competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did Frits Potgieter perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 61.59, set on Mar 30, 2001 in Stellenbosch (RSA).