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John Van Reenen

John Van Reenen

RSARSAMen
Birth dateMar 26, 1947
BirthplaceBethlehem, South Africa
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John van Reenen (26 March 1947 – 21 August 2018) was a South African graphic artist and discus thrower, who was best known for setting the world record in the men's discus event in 1975.

Key facts
Discus Throw
68.48
#75 all-time
Shot Put
19.81
#744 all-time
1987 season best
62.24
Feb 9, 1987 · Stellenbosch (RSA)
1987 season best
Age
79 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Discus Throw 68.48 (#75 all-time), Shot Put 19.81 (#744 all-time), 1987 season best 62.24 (Feb 9, 1987, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · 79 years old

PB

Personal bests

19.81
#744 all-time
68.48
#75 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
DT
62.24-Feb 9, 1987
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1986
DT
64.12-Feb 10, 1986
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1978
DT
60.98-Feb 21, 1978
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1977
SP
19.00-Feb 21, 1977
↑
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1977
DT
61.94-Mar 14, 1977
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1976
DT
66.12-Mar 26, 1976
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
1975
SP
19.04-Aug 26, 1975
↑
Stuttgart (GER)
1975
DT
68.48-Mar 14, 1975
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
1974
SP
19.36-Dec 2, 1974
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
1974
DT
68.04-Apr 3, 1974
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1973
SP
19.80-Apr 5, 1973
↑
Pretoria (RSA)
1973
DT
63.70-Feb 6, 1973
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
1972
DT
65.79-Apr 16, 1972
↓
Long Beach, CA (USA)
1970
SP
19.81-Dec 26, 1970
↑
Paarl (RSA)
1968
DT
59.38-May 19, 1968
↓
Berkeley, CA (USA)

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
62.24-Feb 9Stellenbosch

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
64.12-Feb 10Stellenbosch

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
60.98-Feb 21Stellenbosch

1977

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
61.94-Mar 14Stellenbosch
SP
19.00-Feb 21Stellenbosch

1976

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
66.12-Mar 26Cape Town
DT
61.34-Mar 15Stellenbosch
DT
61.00-Feb 25Stellenbosch

1975

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
66.32-Dec 18Stellenbosch
SP
19.04-Aug 26Stuttgart
DT
67.84-Mar 17Stellenbosch
DT
68.06-Mar 14Stellenbosch
DT
68.48-Mar 14Stellenbosch
DT
66.14-Feb 22Stellenbosch

1974

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.36-Dec 2Cape Town
DT
67.34-May 25Modesto Cal R, Modesto, CA
DT
68.04-Apr 3Port Elizabeth
DT
65.28-Mar 6Bellville

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.80-Apr 5Pretoria
DT
63.70-Feb 6Port Elizabeth

1972

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
64.97-May 27Modesto, CA
DT
64.80-May 21Lancaster, CA
DT
64.87-Apr 29Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
DT
65.79-Apr 16Long Beach, CA

1970

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.81-Dec 26Paarl

1968

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
59.38-May 19Berkeley, CA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Van Reenen's Discus Throw personal best?

John Van Reenen's Discus Throw personal best is 68.48, set on Mar 14, 1975 in Stellenbosch (RSA), #75 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Van Reenen compete in?

John Van Reenen competes in the Discus Throw and Shot Put.

How did John Van Reenen perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 62.24, set on Feb 9, 1987 in Stellenbosch (RSA).