James Steyn
New ZealandActive- Born
- Mar 5, 1999 (27 years old)
- Events
- Pole Vault
James Steyn is a New Zealand jumper, born on March 5, 1999. He competes primarily in the PV.
His personal bests include 5.50 in the PV. He has earned 6 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.
Personal best · Pole Vault5.50
2026 season best5.35Jun 7, 2026 · G-Town Track, Gräfelfing
Last competitionFribourg International MeetingJun 30, 2026 · 5.17
As of Oct 27, 2026: Pole Vault 5.50, 2026 season best 5.35 (Jun 7, 2026, G-Town Track, Gräfelfing (GER)) · Last competition: Fribourg International Meeting, Jun 30, 2026, 5.17 · 27 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PV | 5.35 | – | Jun 7, 2026 | Touch the clouds festival 2026 |
| 2025 | PV | 5.36 | – | Jun 18, 2025 | Loughborough Open, Loughborough University Track, Loughborough |
| 2024 | PV | 5.45 | – | Feb 10, 2024 | Adelaide Invitational, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide |
| 2023 | PV | 5.40 | – | Apr 2, 2023 | Australian Championships |
| 2022 | PV | 5.35 | – | May 21, 2022 | USATF Throws Fest, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
| 2021 | PV | 5.15 | – | Jan 23, 2021 | Potts Classic, Hawke's Bay Sports Park, Hastings |
| 2020 | PV | 5.32 | – | Mar 7, 2020 | New Zealand Championships, Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch |
| 2019 | PV | 5.50 | – | Apr 7, 2019 | Australian Championships |