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JL Van Rensburg

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Birth dateAug 5, 2005
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JL Van Rensburg is a South Africa thrower, born on August 5, 2005. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and DiscusThro.

His personal bests include 19.83 in the SP, 52.76 in the DT, 50.86 in the DiscusThro, 20.74 in the ShotPut(6k and 18.85 in the ShotPut(5k. He has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Shot Put
19.83
2026 season best
20.33
Jun 10, 2026 · Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Jun 10, 2026 · 20.33
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Shot Put 19.83, 2026 season best 20.33 (Jun 10, 2026, Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 10, 2026, 20.33 · 21 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SP
20.33-Jun 10, 2026
↓
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025
SP
19.06-Mar 1, 2025
↓
Big 12 Indoor Championships
2025
DT
52.76-May 17, 2025-Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2024
ShotPut(6k
20.74-Aug 27, 2024
↓
World Athletics U20 Championships, Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA, Lima - Combined Events
2024
DiscusThro
52.51-Mar 21, 2024
↑
South African U20 Championships, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2023
ShotPut(6k
19.36-Oct 20, 2023
↓
NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2023
DiscusThro
54.09-Oct 21, 2023
↑
NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2022
SP
11.80-Apr 6, 2022
↓
ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3
2022
ShotPut(5k
18.85-Feb 9, 2022
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2022
DiscusThro
50.86-Apr 1, 2022
↑
McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2021
ShotPut(5k
18.36-Apr 8, 2021
↓
Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA)
2021
DiscusThro
46.62-Mar 13, 2021
↑
Stadium, Boksburg (RSA)
2020
DiscusThro
57.77-Mar 14, 2020
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2025

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.19-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
DT
52.76-May 17Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
SP
18.28-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
DT
52.76-May 15Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
SP
18.28-May 15Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
SP
18.53-May 3Texas A&M Alumni Muster, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
SP
18.91-Apr 25Texas Invitational
SP
18.91-Apr 24Texas Invitational
SP
17.89-Apr 19Michael Johnson Invitational, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
SP
17.89-Apr 18Michael Johnson Invitational, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
SP
19.06-Mar 1Big 12 Indoor Championships
SP
18.83-Feb 15Jarvis Scott
SP
18.83-Feb 14Jarvis Scott
SP
18.37-Feb 7Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i) - Olympic Development
SP
18.25-Feb 1DeLoss Dodds Invitational, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i)
SP
18.25-Jan 31DeLoss Dodds Invitational, Ahearn Field House, Manhattan, KS (i)
SP
18.97-Jan 18Texas Tech Corky Classic
SP
18.97-Jan 17Texas Tech Corky Classic

2023

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DiscusThro
54.09-Oct 21NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
DiscusThro
54.09-Oct 20NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
ShotPut(6k
19.36-Oct 20NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
DiscusThro
47.22-May 2African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
ShotPut(6k
17.76-Apr 30African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
DiscusThro
47.22-Apr 29African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
ShotPut(6k
17.76-Apr 29African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
DiscusThro
48.61-Mar 25South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
ShotPut(6k
18.97-Mar 24South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
DiscusThro
48.61-Mar 23South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
ShotPut(6k
18.97-Mar 23South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
DiscusThro
50.10-Mar 11CGA Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Athletics Championships
ShotPut(6k
18.30-Mar 11CGA Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Athletics Championships
ShotPut(6k
18.30-Mar 10CGA Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Athletics Championships
DiscusThro
50.10-Mar 10CGA Youth, Junior & Senior Provincial Athletics Championships
DiscusThro
49.46-Feb 25CGA League Meeting 5, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
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Honours

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World Athletics U20 Championships

Shot Put (6kg)

2024
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African U20 Championships

Shot Put (6kg)

2023
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African U20 Championships

Discus Throw (1,75kg)

2023
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is JL Van Rensburg's Shot Put personal best?

JL Van Rensburg's Shot Put personal best is 19.83, set on Feb 7, 2026 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i).

Which events does JL Van Rensburg compete in?

JL Van Rensburg competes in the Shot Put.

How did JL Van Rensburg perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 20.33, set on Jun 10, 2026 in Rector Fieldhouse, Blacksburg, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 10, 2026, 20.33.