Karel Potgieter

Karel Potgieter

South AfricaSouth Africa
Born
Sep 29, 1975 (51 years old)
Events
Shot Put · Discus Throw

Karel Potgieter is a South Africa thrower, born on September 29, 1975. He competes primarily in the SP and DT.

His personal bests include 20.29 in the SP and 62.00 in the DT. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Personal best · Shot Put20.29
#457 all-time
2002 season best19.90Jun 15, 2002 · Pretoria
2002 season best
Personal best · Discus Throw62.00

As of Nov 7, 2026: Shot Put 20.29 (#457 all-time), Discus Throw 62.00, 2002 season best 19.90 (Jun 15, 2002, Pretoria (RSA)) · 51 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPVaraždin 2000South Africa Shot Put all-time list20.291,138 pts#457
DTBudapest 1997South Africa Discus Throw all-time list62.001,098 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2002SP 19.90–Jun 15, 2002Pretoria (RSA)
2001SP 19.77–Jul 7, 2001Pretoria (RSA)
2001DT 54.27–Apr 27, 2001Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2000SP 20.29–Jul 15, 2000Varaždin (CRO)
1999SP 19.74–Oct 23, 1999Pretoria (RSA)
1999DT 58.93–Jun 27, 1999Oordegem (BEL)
1998SP 19.16–Oct 10, 1998Pretoria (RSA)
1998DT 57.68–Oct 10, 1998Pretoria (RSA)
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Karel Potgieter's Shot Put personal best is 20.29, set on Jul 15, 2000 in Varaždin (CRO), #457 on the all-time list.

Karel Potgieter competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

2002 season best: 19.90, set on Jun 15, 2002 in Pretoria (RSA).