Keegan Nel

South AfricaSouth AfricaActive
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
2026 season best
Personal best · Discus Throw45.56
Last competitionSouth African U23 ChampionshipsMar 26, 2026 · 44.37
South African U23 Championships

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

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPPretoria 2025South Africa Shot Put all-time list15.60859 pts–
DTPretoria 2025South Africa Discus Throw all-time list45.56796 pts–
JTJohannesburg 2023South Africa Javelin Throw all-time list55.91760 pts–
DiscusThroPretoria 202246.95–
ShotPut(6kPretoria 202416.99–
JavelinThrBoksburg 202155.44–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026SP 15.02–Jan 31, 2026CGA League 1 - Youth - Senior
2026DT 44.37–Mar 26, 2026South African U23 Championships
2025SP 15.60–May 3, 2025USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
2025DT 45.56–May 2, 2025USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships
2024ShotPut(6k 16.99–Sep 18, 2024CURRO Regional Podium North
2024DiscusThro 49.23–Mar 8, 2024AGN U16, U18, U20 & Senior Champs
2024JT 54.16–Feb 24, 2024AGN League 4, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2023SP 13.46–Apr 26, 2023ASA Athletics Grand Prix 3, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - Pre-Programme
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Keegan Nel's Shot Put personal best is 15.60, set on May 3, 2025 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA).

Keegan Nel competes in the Shot Put and Discus Throw.

2026 season best: 15.02, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA). Last competition: South African U23 Championships on Mar 26, 2026, 44.37.