Karlien Botha

Karlien Botha

Born
Aug 7, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
Discus Throw

Karlien Botha is a Namibia thrower, born on August 7, 2001. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and HT.

Her personal bests include 11.53 in the SP, 45.82 in the DT, 38.57 in the HT and 12.92 in the ShotPut(3k. She has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Namibia.

Personal best · Discus Throw45.82
2025 season best41.17Jun 29, 2025 · Slottsskogsvallen, Göteborg
Last competitionVärldsungdomsspelenJun 29, 2025 · 41.17

As of Nov 13, 2026: Discus Throw 45.82, 2025 season best 41.17 (Jun 29, 2025, Slottsskogsvallen, Göteborg (SWE)) · Last competition: Världsungdomsspelen, Jun 29, 2025, 41.17 · 25 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
SPPretoria 2020Namibia Shot Put all-time list11.53681 pts–
DTFL 2024Namibia Discus Throw all-time list45.82811 pts–
HTWindhoek 2018Namibia Hammer Throw all-time list38.57589 pts–
ShotPut(3kAlgiers 201812.92–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025DT 41.17–Jun 29, 2025Världsungdomsspelen
2024DT 45.82–Apr 13, 2024Tom Jones Memorial, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL - Invitational Events
2023DT 43.59–Apr 14, 2023Namibian Championships
2022SP 11.39–Feb 12, 2022–
2022SP Indoor11.39–Feb 12, 2022CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2022DT 42.87–May 14, 2022Park West Ath. Complex, San Antonio, TX (USA)
2021SP 11.53=–May 1, 2021Mike Sanders Track & Field Complex, Starkville, MS (USA)
2021DT 40.83–May 15, 2021Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Karlien Botha's Discus Throw personal best is 45.82, set on Apr 13, 2024 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA).

Karlien Botha competes in the Discus Throw.

2025 season best: 41.17, set on Jun 29, 2025 in Slottsskogsvallen, Göteborg (SWE). Last competition: Världsungdomsspelen on Jun 29, 2025, 41.17.