Jaco Van Dyk
South AfricaActive- Born
- May 18, 2010 (16 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw (1,75kg)
Jaco Van Dyk is a South Africa thrower, born on May 18, 2010. He competes primarily in the DiscusThro, ShotPut(6k and ShotPut(5k.
His personal bests include 49.19 in the DiscusThro, 17.25 in the ShotPut(6k, 19.57 in the ShotPut(5k and 22.23 in the ShotPut(4k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Discus Throw (1,75kg)49.19
2026 season best49.19Jan 17, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
Last competitionWorld Athletics U20 ChampionshipsAug 5, 2026 · 19.80
As of Oct 28, 2026: Discus Throw (1,75kg) 49.19, 2026 season best 49.19 (Jan 17, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: World Athletics U20 Championships, Aug 5, 2026, 19.80 · 16 years old
Personal bests
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
DiscusThroPretoria 202649.19–#432
ShotPut(6kPretoria 202617.25–#6
ShotPut(5kPretoria 202619.57–#10
ShotPut(4kPotchefstroom 202522.23––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 15.51 | – | Apr 28, 2026 | Simbine Classic |
| 2026 | ShotPut(6k | 19.80 | – | Aug 5, 2026 | World Athletics U20 Championships |
| 2026 | ShotPut(5k | 20.42 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events |
| 2026 | DiscusThro | 49.19 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | AGN Track & Field League 1 |
| 2026 | DT | 49.19 | – | Jan 17, 2026 | AGN Track & Field League 1 |
| 2025 | ShotPut(4k | 22.23 | – | Sep 24, 2025 | NWU Top 30 |
| 2025 | DT | 58.16 | – | Feb 8, 2025 | Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout |
| 2025 | DiscusThro | 67.88 | – | Sep 23, 2025 | NWU Top 30 |