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John-Oliver KLYNSMITH

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Birth dateFeb 15, 2004
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John-Oliver KLYNSMITH is a South Africa thrower, born on February 15, 2004. He competes primarily in the SP, DiscusThro and ShotPut(6k.

His personal bests include 18.75 in the SP, 44.38 in the DiscusThro, 18.25 in the ShotPut(6k and 17.52 in the ShotPut(5k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Shot Put
18.75
2026 season best
17.57
Apr 16, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
South African Championships
Apr 16, 2026 · 17.57
South African Championships
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Shot Put 18.75, 2026 season best 17.57 (Apr 16, 2026) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 16, 2026, 17.57 · 22 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
SP
17.57-Apr 16, 2026
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South African Championships
2025
SP
18.75-Dec 3, 2025
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Fast Track Series 8, Hoërskool Stadium, Stellenbosch
2023
ShotPut(6k
18.25-Mar 24, 2023
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South African U20 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
2022
ShotPut(6k
16.53-Apr 1, 2022
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2022
DiscusThro
44.38-Feb 19, 2022
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2021
ShotPut(5k
17.52-Apr 8, 2021
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2021
DiscusThro
47.20-Mar 20, 2021
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2020
ShotPut(5k
15.46-Mar 14, 2020
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2020
DiscusThro
42.43-Feb 1, 2020
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2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.57-Apr 16South African Championships
SP
16.75-Feb 11Fast Track 1

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
ShotPut(6k
16.53-Apr 1South African U20 Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
ShotPut(6k
16.29-Feb 19Twizza Super Schools Grand Finale, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
DiscusThro
44.38-Feb 19Twizza Super Schools Grand Finale, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
ShotPut(5k
17.52-Apr 8South African U18 Championships, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl
DiscusThro
43.99-Apr 7South African U18 Championships, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl
DiscusThro
47.20-Mar 20Boland Atletics League 7 Meeting, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl - U18 Events
ShotPut(5k
16.29-Feb 27Boland Atletics League 1 Meeting, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl - U18 Events

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
ShotPut(5k
15.46-Mar 14Western Cape Inter-provincial Ch., Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl - U18 Events
DiscusThro
42.43-Feb 1WPA League 3, Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town - U18 Events
ShotPut(5k
14.98-Feb 1WPA League 3, Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town - U18 Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John-Oliver KLYNSMITH's Shot Put personal best?

John-Oliver KLYNSMITH's Shot Put personal best is 18.75, set on Dec 3, 2025 in Hoërskool Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA).

Which events does John-Oliver KLYNSMITH compete in?

John-Oliver KLYNSMITH competes in the Shot Put.

How did John-Oliver KLYNSMITH perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 17.57, set on Apr 16, 2026. Last competition: South African Championships on Apr 16, 2026, 17.57.