Jana VAN DER Merwe

Jana VAN DER Merwe

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Mar 28, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

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.

Personal best · 800 m2:10.85
2025 season best2:17.42Feb 15, 2025 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2025 season best
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:54.07
Last competitionAGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, PretoriaMar 15, 2025 · 4:42.34
AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria

As of Nov 15, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mPretoria 2020South Africa 400 m all-time list57.96907 pts–
800mPaarl 2019South Africa 800 m all-time list2:10.85977 pts–
1500mPretoria 2024South Africa 1500 m all-time list4:38.01920 pts–
3000mPretoria 2025South Africa 3000 m all-time list10:36.51806 pts–
1000mPretoria 20232:54.07929 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025800m 2:17.42–Feb 15, 2025AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
20251500m 4:38.37–Feb 15, 2025AGN Track & Field 3( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
20253000m 10:36.51–Feb 1, 2025AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)
2024800m 2:15.20–Mar 2, 2024AGN League 5, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
20241000m 2:55.48–Feb 17, 2024Curro Podium Final
20241500m 4:38.01–Mar 9, 2024AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
2023400m 59.88–Mar 4, 2023AGN Track & Field League 6 - Seniors & U20, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2023800m 2:11.84–Mar 10, 2023Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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.