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Jacobus Van Der Merwe

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Birth dateMay 26, 2009
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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.

Key facts
Javelin Throw (700g)
71.74
2026 season best
69.78
Mar 27, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
South African U18 Championships
Mar 27, 2026 · 69.78
South African U18 Championships
Age
17 years old

As of Sep 16, 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

PB

Personal bests

71.74

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
JavelinThr
69.78-Mar 27, 2026
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South African U18 Championships
2025
JavelinThr
71.74-Mar 28, 2025
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South African U18 Championships

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
69.78-Mar 27South African U18 Championships
JavelinThr
68.22-Mar 6Fast Track 3
JavelinThr
63.66-Feb 14Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events

2025

2 performances

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacobus Van Der Merwe's Javelin Throw (700g) personal best?

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).

Which events does Jacobus Van Der Merwe compete in?

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

How did Jacobus Van Der Merwe perform in 2026?

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.