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Jana VAN DER Merwe

Jana VAN DER Merwe

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMar 28, 2001
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Jana VAN DER Merwe is a South Africa sprinter, born on March 28, 2001. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 57.96 in the 400m, 2:10.85 in the 800m, 4:38.01 in the 1500m, 10:36.51 in the 3000m and 2:54.07 in the 1000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
800 m
2:10.85
1000 Metres
2:54.07
2025 season best
2:17.42
Feb 15, 2025 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2025 season best
Last competition
AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
Mar 15, 2025 · 4:42.34
AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
Age
25 years old

As of Oct 1, 2026: 800 m 2:10.85, 1000 Metres 2:54.07, 2025 season best 2:17.42 (Feb 15, 2025, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria, Mar 15, 2025, 4:42.34 · 25 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
800m
2:17.42-Feb 15, 2025
↓
AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025
1500m
4:38.37-Feb 15, 2025
↑
AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025
3000m
10:36.51-Feb 1, 2025-AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)
2024
800m
2:15.20-Mar 2, 2024
↓
AGN League 5, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2024
1000m
2:55.48-Feb 17, 2024
↑
Curro Podium Final
2024
1500m
4:38.01-Mar 9, 2024
↑
AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
2023
400m
59.88-Mar 4, 2023
↓
AGN Track & Field League 6 - Seniors & U20, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2023
800m
2:11.84-Mar 10, 2023
↓
Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
2023
1000m
2:54.07-Feb 18, 2023
↑
Curro Podium
2023
1500m
4:43.10-Mar 11, 2023
↑
Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
2022
400m
61.34-Mar 12, 2022
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2022
800m
2:16.74-Mar 11, 2022
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2022
1500m
5:04.73-Jan 22, 2022
↑
Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg (RSA)
2021
400m
61.90-Feb 27, 2021
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2021
800m
2:12.80-Apr 17, 2021
↓
South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
2021
1500m
4:46.62-Feb 27, 2021
↑
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020
400m
57.96-Mar 14, 2020
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020
800m
2:11.57-Mar 13, 2020
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020
1000m
3:02.37-Nov 4, 2020
↑
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2020
1500m
4:46.28-Dec 12, 2020
↑
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2019
400m
58.65-Mar 16, 2019
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2019
800m
2:10.85-Mar 28, 2019
↓
Paarl (RSA)
2018
800m
2:10.87-Apr 5, 2018
↓
Paarl (RSA)
2017
400m
58.96-Feb 15, 2017
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2017
800m
2:11.61-Mar 17, 2017
↓
Pretoria (RSA)

2024

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:49.35-Apr 20South African Championships
1500m
4:49.35-Apr 19South African Championships
1500m
4:49.41-Mar 27ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3 / Continental Tour Challenger, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
1500m
4:38.01-Mar 9AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
1500m
4:38.01-Mar 8AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
800m
2:15.96-Mar 8AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
800m
2:15.20-Mar 2AGN League 5, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:16.33-Feb 24AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
1000m
2:55.48-Feb 17Curro Podium Final
1500m
4:48.19-Feb 10AGN League 3
1500m
4:51.03-Jan 27AGN League 2

2023

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:21.63-Apr 14Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 1
800m
2:15.85-Apr 12ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - Pre-Programme
800m
2:15.87-Mar 31South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
800m
2:15.87-Mar 30South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
800m
2:16.35-Mar 11Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
1500m
4:43.10-Mar 11Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
800m
2:11.84-Mar 11Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
800m
2:16.35-Mar 10Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
800m
2:11.84-Mar 10Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
800m
2:14.68-Mar 4AGN Track & Field League 6 - Seniors & U20, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
400m
59.88-Mar 4AGN Track & Field League 6 - Seniors & U20, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
400m
60.27-Feb 25AGN Track & Field League 5, Seniors, U20, U18 & U16, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:15.56-Feb 25AGN Track & Field League 5, Seniors, U20, U18 & U16, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
1000m
2:54.07-Feb 18Curro Podium
800m
2:14.51-Feb 4AGN Track & Field League 3 - Seniors Blitz Program
1500m
4:46.31-Jan 21AGN Track and Field League 2 - Seniors, U16, U18 & U20

2022

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
61.34-Mar 12AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:16.74-Mar 11AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:18.23-Mar 2AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:19.08-Feb 8ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
1500m
5:04.73-Jan 22AGN League 1, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg

2021

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:12.80-Apr 17South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:14.40-Apr 16South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:14.40-Apr 15South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:12.80-Apr 15South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
800m
2:15.50-Mar 9ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
400m
61.90-Feb 27AGN League 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1500m
4:46.62-Feb 27AGN League 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2020

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:46.28-Dec 12AGN League 5, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
1500m
4:47.55-Dec 9AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
1000m
3:02.37-Nov 4AGN League 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
400m
57.96-Mar 14AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
800m
2:11.57-Mar 13AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jana VAN DER Merwe's 800 m personal best?

Jana VAN DER Merwe's 800 m personal best is 2:10.85, set on Mar 28, 2019 in Paarl (RSA).

Which events does Jana VAN DER Merwe compete in?

Jana VAN DER Merwe competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Jana VAN DER Merwe perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:17.42, set on Feb 15, 2025 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria on Mar 15, 2025, 4:42.34.