Keegan Nel
- Born
- Aug 2, 2005 (21 years old)
- Events
- Shot Put · Discus Throw
Keegan Nel is a South Africa thrower, born on August 2, 2005. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.
His personal bests include 15.60 in the SP, 45.56 in the DT, 55.91 in the JT, 46.95 in the DiscusThro and 16.99 in the ShotPut(6k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Shot Put15.60
2026 season best15.02Jan 31, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
Personal best · Discus Throw45.56
Last competitionSouth African U23 ChampionshipsMar 26, 2026 · 44.37
As of Nov 6, 2026: Shot Put 15.60, Discus Throw 45.56, 2026 season best 15.02 (Jan 31, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: South African U23 Championships, Mar 26, 2026, 44.37 · 21 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
DiscusThroPretoria 202246.95–
ShotPut(6kPretoria 202416.99–
JavelinThrBoksburg 202155.44–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 15.02 | – | Jan 31, 2026 | CGA League 1 - Youth - Senior |
| 2026 | DT | 44.37 | – | Mar 26, 2026 | South African U23 Championships |
| 2025 | SP | 15.60 | – | May 3, 2025 | USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | DT | 45.56 | – | May 2, 2025 | USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships |
| 2024 | ShotPut(6k | 16.99 | – | Sep 18, 2024 | CURRO Regional Podium North |
| 2024 | DiscusThro | 49.23 | – | Mar 8, 2024 | AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs |
| 2024 | JT | 54.16 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | SP | 13.46 | – | Apr 26, 2023 | ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - Pre-Programme |