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Jovan Van Vuuren

Jovan Van Vuuren

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Birth dateJul 17, 1996
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Jovan Dániel van Vuuren (born 17 July 1996) is a South African Olympic athlete who competes as a long jumper.

A native of Bloemfontein, van Vuuren was a bronze medalist in long jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

It was a breakthrough year for van Vuuren as he also jumped a career best 8.16 metres that season, won his first national long jump title and appeared at the World Championships. In 2024, Jovan jumped an Olympic Qualifier and Personal Best of 8.30m.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.30
#154 all-time
2026 season best
7.71
Mar 14, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
South African Championships
Apr 17, 2026 · 6.48
South African Championships
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Long Jump 8.30 (#154 all-time), 2026 season best 7.71 (Mar 14, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 17, 2026, 6.48 · 30 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
LJ
7.71+0.5Mar 14, 2026
↓
AGN Championships
2026
100m
10.73+2.0Feb 21, 2026
↑
AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
2025
LJ
8.00+1.3Apr 25, 2025
↓
South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2024
LJ
8.30+1.3Mar 9, 2024
↓
AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
2022
LJ
8.16-0.7Mar 11, 2022
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2021
LJ
8.03+1.2May 6, 2021
↓
McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2020
LJ
7.76+0.3Mar 7, 2020
↓
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2019
LJ
8.10+0.0Apr 5, 2019
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2018
LJ
7.55+2.0Feb 10, 2018
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2017
LJ
7.80+0.4Mar 8, 2017
↓
Bloemfontein (RSA)
2017
100m
10.82+0.0Mar 3, 2017
↑
Potchefstroom (RSA)
2016
LJ
7.74+0.7Mar 18, 2016
↓
Johannesburg (RSA)
2015
LJ
7.45+0.7Apr 24, 2015
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2013
LJ
6.97-0.4Apr 6, 2013
↓
Pretoria (RSA)

2026

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.48+0.5Apr 17South African Championships
LJ
7.40+1.8Apr 16South African Championships
LJ
6.48+0.5Apr 16South African Championships
LJ
7.45+0.0Apr 8Hezekiel Sepeng Invitational
LJ
7.71+0.5Mar 14AGN Championships
100m
10.73+2.0Feb 21AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events

2022

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.06+1.8Aug 4XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
LJ
7.87-3.1Aug 2XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
LJ
7.79-0.1Jul 15World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
LJ
7.15+3.9Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
LJ
7.15+3.9Jun 9African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
LJ
8.07+4.3May 5USSA Ch., Cape Town
LJ
7.59+3.4May 5USSA Ch., Cape Town
LJ
8.04+1.5Apr 23South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
LJ
8.04+1.5Apr 21South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
LJ
7.84+0.8Apr 21South African Championships, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
LJ
8.10-0.9Apr 13ASA Athletics Grand Prix 4, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg - Pre-Programme
LJ
8.12-1.0Apr 6ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3
LJ
8.14+1.3Mar 16ASA Athletics Grand Prix 1, Mangaung Athletics Stadium, Bloemfontein
LJ
8.16-0.7Mar 11AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2021

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.74-0.1Jun 12AGN League 4, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
LJ
7.76-0.5May 29AGN League 3, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
LJ
8.03+1.2May 6ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
LJ
8.02+1.4Apr 17South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
LJ
8.02+1.4Apr 15South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
LJ
7.59+1.0Apr 15South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
LJ
7.76-1.5Mar 27AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
LJ
8.01+0.0Mar 23ASA Athletix Invitational Meeting, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
LJ
8.07+2.8Mar 9ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
LJ
7.97-Feb 16ACNW Open T&F Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.68+0.2Mar 13AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
LJ
7.76+0.3Mar 7AGN League 6, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.39+1.2Jul 12Universiade, Napoli
LJ
7.39+1.2Jul 9Universiade, Napoli
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Honours

🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2025
🥉

XXII Commonwealth Games

Long Jump

2022
🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2022
🥉

XXII Commonwealth Games

Long Jump

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jovan Van Vuuren's Long Jump personal best?

Jovan Van Vuuren's Long Jump personal best is 8.30, set on Mar 9, 2024 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA), #154 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jovan Van Vuuren compete in?

Jovan Van Vuuren competes in the Long Jump.

How did Jovan Van Vuuren perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 7.71, set on Mar 14, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships on Apr 17, 2026, 6.48.