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Gerlize De Klerk

Gerlize De Klerk

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMar 23, 1989
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Gerlize de Klerk (born 23 March 1989) is a retired South African javelin thrower.

She won the gold medal at the 2007 African Junior Championships, the silver medal at the 2011 All-Africa Games and the bronze medal at the 2012 African Championships. She also competed at the 2005 World Youth Championships without reaching the final.

Her personal best throw is 56.04 metres, achieved in March 2011 in Germiston. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
56.61
#499 all-time
2015 season best
49.57
May 9, 2015 · Potchefstroom (RSA)
2015 season best
Age
37 years old

As of Oct 4, 2026: Javelin Throw 56.61 (#499 all-time), 2015 season best 49.57 (May 9, 2015, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · 37 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
JT
49.57-May 9, 2015
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2012
SP
11.60-Apr 27, 2012
↓
Johannesburg (RSA)
2012
JT
55.37-Apr 20, 2012
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2011
SP
11.91-Apr 16, 2011
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2011
JT
56.04-Mar 26, 2011
↓
Germiston (RSA)
2010
SP
11.47-Apr 17, 2010
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2010
JT
52.52-Mar 4, 2010
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2009
JT
56.61-Nov 7, 2009
↓
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2008
JT
49.31-Mar 27, 2008
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2007
JT
52.22-Apr 13, 2007
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2006
JT
48.53-Feb 11, 2006
↓
South African Championships
2005
JT
46.63-Apr 2, 2005
↓
Germiston (RSA)

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.57-May 9Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom
JT
47.23-Apr 24Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch

2012

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.85-Jun 30Porto Novo African Championships
SP
11.60-Apr 27Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg
JT
53.44-Apr 27Johannesburg South African University Championships, Johannesburg
JT
55.37-Apr 20Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
JT
52.83-Apr 14South African Championships
JT
54.28-Mar 24Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom
JT
49.00-Mar 3Belville Yellow Pages Interprovincial II, Bellville
JT
51.92-Feb 25Germiston Yellow Pages Interprovincial I, Germiston

2011

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
52.27-Sep 13Maputo All-Africa Games, Maputo
JT
49.39-Jul 2Maputo
SP
11.29-Apr 29Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
JT
53.71-Apr 29Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
SP
11.91-Apr 16Cape Town Yellow Pages Series, Cape Town
JT
51.77-Apr 16Cape Town Yellow Pages Series, Cape Town
JT
50.66-Apr 10South African Championships
JT
53.10-Apr 3Germiston South African U23 Championships, Germiston
JT
56.04-Mar 26Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
JT
51.48-Mar 10Cape Town Yellow Pages Series, Cape Town
JT
54.38-Feb 19Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom

2010

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
51.31-Apr 17Potchefstroom South African University Championships, Potchefstroom
SP
11.47-Apr 17Potchefstroom South African University Championships, Potchefstroom
JT
47.78-Apr 6Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
JT
51.89-Mar 24Johannesburg Yellow Pages Series, Johannesburg
JT
51.04-Mar 21South African Championships
JT
52.52-Mar 4Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom
JT
49.37-Feb 2Potchefstroom

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
56.61-Nov 7Potchefstroom
JT
49.08-Apr 4Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
JT
51.94-Mar 27Pretoria South African U20 & U18 Championships, Pretoria - U23 Events
JT
46.80-Mar 14South African Championships, Stellenbosch
JT
50.70-Mar 6Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
JT
47.80-Feb 26Potchefstroom

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.31-Mar 27Pretoria South African University Championships, Pretoria
JT
39.96-Mar 15South African Championships
JT
47.26-Mar 7Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
JT
46.99-Feb 22Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
49.18-Aug 12Ouagadougou African Junior Championships
JT
52.22-Apr 13Pretoria South African Junior Championships, Pretoria
JT
44.83-Mar 17South African Championships

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
48.53-Feb 11South African Championships
JT
42.44-Jan 27Pretoria ASA Champions Challenge, Pretoria
JT
46.11-Jan 20Secunda ASA Champions Challenge, Secunda

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
38.11-Jul 16Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech
JT
38.11-Jul 13Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech
JT
46.63-Apr 2Germiston South African U18 Championships, Germiston
JT
46.49-Mar 18Pretoria ABSA Series, Pretoria

Honours

🥉

Porto Novo African Championships

Javelin Throw

2012
🥉

Porto Novo African Championships

Javelin Throw

2012
🥈

Maputo All-Africa Games

Javelin Throw

2011
🥇

Ouagadougou African Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gerlize De Klerk's Javelin Throw personal best?

Gerlize De Klerk's Javelin Throw personal best is 56.61, set on Nov 7, 2009 in Potchefstroom (RSA), #499 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gerlize De Klerk compete in?

Gerlize De Klerk competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Gerlize De Klerk perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 49.57, set on May 9, 2015 in Potchefstroom (RSA).