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Jan Hoffman

Jan Hoffman

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Birth dateMay 1, 1988
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Jan Hoffman is a South Africa thrower, born on May 1, 1988. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.

His personal bests include 18.48 in the SP, 52.68 in the DT, 48.35 in the DiscusThro, 20.14 in the ShotPut(6k and 20.99 in the ShotPut(5k. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Shot Put
18.48
2009 season best
17.02
Feb 14, 2009
2009 season best
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 18.48, 2009 season best 17.02 (Feb 14, 2009) · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
SP
17.02-Feb 14, 2009
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2008
SP
17.16-Mar 7, 2008
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2008
DT
52.68-Mar 14, 2008
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2007
SP
17.83-Mar 9, 2007
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2007
ShotPut(6k
19.59-Apr 13, 2007
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2007
DT
51.38-Jan 16, 2007
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2007
DiscusThro
54.57-Aug 12, 2007
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2006
SP
18.48-Jul 16, 2006
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2006
ShotPut(6k
20.14-Apr 7, 2006
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2005
ShotPut(5k
20.99-Jul 13, 2005-Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech
2005
DiscusThro
48.35-Jul 15, 2005
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Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali, Marrakech

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.02-Feb 14Pretoria

2008

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
52.68-Mar 14South African Championships, Stellenbosch
SP
16.94-Mar 14South African Championships, Stellenbosch
DT
49.16-Mar 7Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
SP
17.16-Mar 7Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
DT
48.65-Feb 1Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom
SP
16.85-Feb 1Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom
SP
16.77-Jan 25Secunda Yellow Pages Series, Secunda

2007

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DiscusThro
54.57-Aug 12Ouagadougou African Junior Championships, Ouagadougou
ShotPut(6k
19.59-Apr 13Pretoria South African Junior Championships, Pretoria
SP
16.86-Mar 31Durban South African University Championships, Durban
SP
16.75-Mar 31Durban South African University Championships, Durban
DT
50.59-Mar 30Durban South African University Championships, Durban
DT
51.07-Mar 17South African Championships, Durban
SP
17.41-Mar 17South African Championships, Durban
SP
17.83-Mar 9Tshwane Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Tshwane
DT
49.35-Mar 2Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Stellenbosch
SP
17.79-Mar 2Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Stellenbosch
DT
47.73-Feb 9Port Elizabeth Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Port Elizabeth
SP
17.57-Feb 9Port Elizabeth Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Port Elizabeth
DT
48.32-Feb 2Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics, Potchefstroom
SP
17.46-Feb 2Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics, Potchefstroom
DT
48.77-Jan 26Secunda Yellow Pages Ultimate Athletics Meet, Secunda
DT
51.38-Jan 16Pretoria
SP
16.63-Jan 16Pretoria

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
ShotPut(6k
18.63-Aug 19Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
ShotPut(6k
19.00-Aug 18Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
ShotPut(6k
18.63-Aug 15Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
ShotPut(6k
19.00-Aug 15Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing
SP
18.48-Jul 16Réduit African Southern Region Junior Championships, Réduit
ShotPut(6k
20.14-Apr 7Pretoria South African Junior Championships, Pretoria

Honours

🥈

Ouagadougou African Junior Championships

Discus Throw (1,75kg)

2007
🥇

Marrakesh IAAF World Youth Championships

Shot Put (5kg)

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jan Hoffman's Shot Put personal best?

Jan Hoffman's Shot Put personal best is 18.48, set on Jul 16, 2006 in Réduit (MRI).

Which events does Jan Hoffman compete in?

Jan Hoffman competes in the Shot Put.

How did Jan Hoffman perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 17.02, set on Feb 14, 2009.