Hannes Hopley

Hannes Hopley

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Jan 26, 1981 (45 years old)
Birthplace
Pretoria, South Africa
Events
Discus Throw · Shot Put
Height
1.82 m
Weight
95 kg

Johannes ("Hannes") Hopley (born 26 January 1981) is a South African discus thrower, born in Pretoria. His personal best throw is 67.66 metres, achieved in May 2004 in College Station. Competing for the SMU Mustangs track and field team, Hopley won an NCAA DI title in the discus. He did it in the team's last ever competition, as the team was eliminated following the 2004 season.

Personal best · Discus Throw67.66
#109 all-time
2009 season best62.36Feb 20, 2009 · Port Elizabeth
2009 season best
Personal best · Shot Put19.60
#853 all-time

As of Nov 7, 2026: Discus Throw 67.66 (#109 all-time), Shot Put 19.60 (#853 all-time), 2009 season best 62.36 (Feb 20, 2009, Port Elizabeth (RSA)) · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIndoorTX 200419.601,097 pts–
SP2004South Africa Shot Put all-time list19.601,097 pts#853
DTTX 2004South Africa Discus Throw all-time list67.661,202 pts#109

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2009SP 17.99–Jul 18, 2009Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2009DT 62.36–Feb 20, 2009Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2008SP 18.20–Mar 14, 2008South African Race Walking Championships
2008DT 60.29–Mar 15, 2008South African Championships
2007DT 61.58–Jun 26, 2007Savona (ITA)
2006SP 19.58–Feb 3, 2006Stellenbosch (RSA)
2006DT 62.01–Jan 27, 2006Pretoria (RSA)
2005DT 60.94–Jun 4, 2005Sevilla (ESP)
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Frequently asked questions

Hannes Hopley's Discus Throw personal best is 67.66, set on May 29, 2004 in College Station, TX (USA), #109 on the all-time list.

Hannes Hopley competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

2009 season best: 62.36, set on Feb 20, 2009 in Port Elizabeth (RSA).