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Lynique Beneke

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Lynique Beneke

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateMar 30, 1991
BirthplaceSprings, South Africa
Height1.69 m
Weight60 kg

Lynique Beneke is a South African athlete specialising in the long jump.

She represented her country at the 2013 World Championships. Her personal best in the event is 7.8 metres (-1.2 m/s) set in Stellenbosch in 2013.

She is married to a South African hurdler, PC Beneke. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history. Throughout their career, they demonstrated the dedication and athletic excellence that defines elite competitors in the sport of track and field.

Key facts
Long Jump
6.81
#255 all-time
2020 season best
6.50
Feb 28, 2020 · Mangaung Athletics Stadium, Bloemfontein (RSA)
2020 season best
Age
35 years old

As of Sep 22, 2026: Long Jump 6.81 (#255 all-time), 2020 season best 6.50 (Feb 28, 2020, Mangaung Athletics Stadium, Bloemfontein (RSA)) · 35 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
LJ
6.50+1.7Feb 28, 2020
↓
Mangaung Athletics Stadium, Bloemfontein (RSA)
2019
LJ
6.64-1.1Apr 27, 2019
↓
South African Championships, Germiston
2019
4x100m
45.54-Aug 27, 2019-African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2018
LJ
6.47+1.3Apr 29, 2018
↓
Sasolburg (RSA)
2017
LJ
6.59+1.0Apr 29, 2017
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2016
LJ
6.66+1.0Feb 13, 2016
↓
Johannesburg (RSA)
2015
LJ
6.55+0.7Apr 17, 2015
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2014
LJ
6.45+0.7Apr 11, 2014
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2014
200m
25.40-Nov 1, 2014-Pretoria (RSA)
2013
LJ
6.81-1.2Apr 13, 2013
↓
Stellenbosch (RSA)
2012
LJ
6.38+0.5Jun 10, 2012
↓
Tampere (FIN)
2010
LJ
6.17+0.1Mar 20, 2010
↓
Durban (RSA)
2009
LJ
6.07+0.5Mar 6, 2009
↓
Germiston (RSA)
2008
LJ
5.70-Feb 22, 2008
↓
Germiston (RSA)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.50+1.7Feb 28Free State Championships, Mangaung Athletics Stadium, Bloemfontein

2019

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.30-0.7Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
4x100m
45.54-Aug 27African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
LJ
6.13+0.7Jul 9Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro
LJ
6.29-0.2Jul 2Meeting de Marseille Pro Athlé Tour, Marseille
LJ
6.40+2.3Jul 2Meeting de Marseille Pro Athlé Tour, Marseille
LJ
6.44+0.8Jun 28Meeting Citta di Nembro, Nembro
LJ
6.16-1.1Jun 15P-T-S Meeting, Šamorín
LJ
6.34+1.0Jun 12Irena Szewińska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
LJ
6.42+2.8Jun 12Irena Szewińska Memorial, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz
LJ
6.64-1.1Apr 27South African Championships, Germiston
LJ
6.64-1.1Apr 25South African Championships, Germiston
LJ
6.56+2.2Apr 6South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
LJ
6.31+1.5Apr 5South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
LJ
6.24-0.3Jan 26AFS University League 1, Bloemfontein

2018

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.38+1.7Aug 4African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
LJ
6.38+1.7Aug 3African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
LJ
6.10-0.1Jul 14London Athletics World Cup, London
LJ
6.47+1.3Apr 29Sasolburg South African University Championships, Sasolburg
LJ
6.19-Mar 27Sasolburg NWU Pukke Meeting, Sasolburg
LJ
6.22+0.1Mar 15South African Championships, Pretoria
LJ
6.33-0.1Mar 1Johannesburg Athletix Grand Prix Series, Johannesburg

2017

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.21+0.0Aug 24Universiade, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
LJ
6.18+0.3Aug 23Universiade, Taipei Municipal Stadium, Taipei City
LJ
6.04-0.3Jul 11Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
LJ
6.30+1.0Jul 8Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
LJ
6.34-0.1Jul 4Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
LJ
6.25+0.8Jun 20Velenje EA Classic Permit Meeting, Velenje
LJ
6.22+0.6Jun 17Bad Langensalza Long Jump Meeting, Bad Langensalza
LJ
6.59+1.0Apr 29Cape Town South African University Championships, Cape Town
LJ
6.25-0.1Apr 29Cape Town South African University Championships, Cape Town
LJ
6.57+0.2Apr 22South African Championships, Potchefstroom
LJ
6.43+1.0Mar 15Potchefstroom Speed Series, Potchefstroom

2016

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.10+0.4Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
LJ
6.20+1.5Jun 24Durban African Championships, Durban
LJ
6.31-0.2May 29Gavardo Memorial Max Corso, Gavardo
LJ
6.37+0.4May 25Innsbruck Int. Golden Roof Challenge, Innsbruck
LJ
6.29+0.9Apr 30Polokwane South African University Championships, Polokwane
LJ
6.78-Apr 30Polokwane South African University Championships, Polokwane
LJ
6.59+0.3Apr 16South African Championships, Stellenbosch
LJ
6.43+1.6Mar 18Johannesburg
LJ
6.52+0.0Mar 8Pretoria ASA Night Series, Pretoria
LJ
6.66+1.0Feb 13Johannesburg Nkwalu Invitational, Johannesburg

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
6.13-0.1Sep 16Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
LJ
6.55+0.7Apr 17South African Championships, Stellenbosch
LJ
6.32+1.4Mar 20Pretoria AGN Ch., Pretoria

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200m
25.40-Nov 1Pretoria Gert le Roux Memorial Meeting, Pretoria
LJ
6.26+1.9Jul 16Karlstad Folksam GP, Karlstad
LJ
6.32+0.5Jul 11Ried LA-Meeting, Ried im Innkreis
LJ
6.34+0.1Jul 1Velenje EA Classic Permit Meeting, Velenje
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Honours

🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2019
🥈

African Games

4x100 Metres Relay

2019
🥉

African Games

Long Jump

2019
🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2018
🥉

African Championships

Long Jump

2018
🥉

African Championships

Long Jump

2018
🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2017
5

Durban African Championships

Long Jump

2016
🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2016
5

Durban African Championships

Long Jump

2016
🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2015
5

Brazzaville All-Africa Games

Long Jump

2015
🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2014
🥇

South African Championships

Long Jump

2013
🥉

Porto Novo African Championships

Long Jump

2012
🥉

Porto Novo African Championships

Long Jump

2012
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lynique Beneke's Long Jump personal best?

Lynique Beneke's Long Jump personal best is 6.81, set on Apr 13, 2013 in Stellenbosch (RSA), #255 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lynique Beneke compete in?

Lynique Beneke competes in the Long Jump.

How did Lynique Beneke perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 6.50, set on Feb 28, 2020 in Mangaung Athletics Stadium, Bloemfontein (RSA).