Jacobus Van Der Merwe

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
Born
May 26, 2009 (17 years old)
Events
Javelin Throw (700g)

Jacobus Van Der Merwe is a South Africa thrower, born on May 26, 2009. He competes primarily in the JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 71.74 in the JavelinThr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Javelin Throw (700g)71.74
2026 season best69.78Mar 27, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
2026 season best
Last competitionSouth African U18 ChampionshipsMar 27, 2026 · 69.78
South African U18 Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: Javelin Throw (700g) 71.74, 2026 season best 69.78 (Mar 27, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: South African U18 Championships, Mar 27, 2026, 69.78 · 17 years old

Personal bests

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
JavelinThrCape Town 202571.74–#9

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026JavelinThr 69.78–Mar 27, 2026South African U18 Championships
2025JavelinThr 71.74–Mar 28, 2025South African U18 Championships
FAQ

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Jacobus Van Der Merwe's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best is 71.74, set on Mar 28, 2025 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA).

Jacobus Van Der Merwe competes in the Javelin Throw (700g).

2026 season best: 69.78, set on Mar 27, 2026 in Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: South African U18 Championships on Mar 27, 2026, 69.78.