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Martin Van Niekerk

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Martin Van Niekerk is a South Africa thrower. He competes primarily in the DiscusThro, ShotPut(6k and ShotPut(5k.

His personal bests include 48.77 in the DiscusThro, 15.12 in the ShotPut(6k, 16.62 in the ShotPut(5k and 17.26 in the ShotPut(4k. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Shot Put (5kg)
16.62
2026 season best
15.12
Feb 21, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
Feb 21, 2026 · 15.12
AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events

As of Oct 3, 2026: Shot Put (5kg) 16.62, 2026 season best 15.12 (Feb 21, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events, Feb 21, 2026, 15.12

PB

Personal bests

DiscusThro
48.77
ShotPut(6k
15.12
ShotPut(5k
16.62
ShotPut(4k
17.26

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
ShotPut(6k
15.12-Feb 21, 2026-AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
2026
DiscusThro
49.35-Feb 21, 2026
↓
AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events
2025
ShotPut(5k
16.62-Feb 8, 2025
↓
Curro Podium Grand Finale & Simbine Classic Shootout, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Classic Shootout
2025
DiscusThro
48.77-Feb 1, 2025
↓
AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)
2025
DT
48.77-Feb 1, 2025
↓
AGN Track & Field League 2 (U16, U18, U20 & Seniors)
2024
ShotPut(5k
16.19-Sep 18, 2024
↓
CURRO Regional Podium North
2024
ShotPut(4k
17.26-Oct 11, 2024
↓
NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
2024
DT
45.38-Sep 18, 2024
↓
CURRO Regional Podium North
2024
DiscusThro
45.38-Sep 18, 2024
↓
CURRO Regional Podium North
2023
ShotPut(4k
17.14-Oct 21, 2023
↓
NWU ACNW Top 30 Athletics Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2026

2 performances

2023

2 performances

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Martin Van Niekerk's Shot Put (5kg) personal best?

Martin Van Niekerk's Shot Put (5kg) personal best is 16.62, set on Feb 8, 2025 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA).

Which events does Martin Van Niekerk compete in?

Martin Van Niekerk competes in the Shot Put (5kg).

How did Martin Van Niekerk perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15.12, set on Feb 21, 2026 in Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA). Last competition: AGN Track & Field League 3, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - U18 Events on Feb 21, 2026, 15.12.