Merle Janse Van Rensburg
- Born
- May 11, 2008 (18 years old)
- Events
- Discus Throw · Shot Put
Merle Janse Van Rensburg is a South Africa thrower, born on May 11, 2008. She competes primarily in the SP, DT and ShotPut(3k.
Her personal bests include 11.74 in the SP, 43.29 in the DT and 14.09 in the ShotPut(3k. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Discus Throw43.29
2026 season best42.90Feb 14, 2026 · Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
Personal best · Shot Put11.74
Last competitionSouth African U20 ChampionshipsMar 26, 2026 · 11.39
As of Nov 7, 2026: Discus Throw 43.29, Shot Put 11.74, 2026 season best 42.90 (Feb 14, 2026, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)) · Last competition: South African U20 Championships, Mar 26, 2026, 11.39 · 18 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
ShotPut(3kPretoria 202514.09–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 11.74 | – | Jan 28, 2026 | Wilderklawer TUT Curro Hazeldean Top 14 Meeting |
| 2026 | DT | 42.90 | – | Feb 14, 2026 | Curro Podium Grand Finale, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria - Invitational Events |
| 2025 | ShotPut(3k | 14.09 | – | Mar 14, 2025 | AGN U16, U18, U20, and Seniors Track & Field Championship, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2025 | DT | 43.29 | – | Jan 18, 2025 | AGN Track & Field League 1 |
| 2024 | ShotPut(3k | 14.03 | – | Sep 18, 2024 | CURRO Regional Podium North |
| 2024 | DT | 42.64 | – | Oct 11, 2024 | NWU TOP 30 Athletics (Nortwest University Schools Top 30 Athletics), McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events |
| 2023 | ShotPut(3k | 13.43 | – | Feb 1, 2023 | Tuks Top 10 Athletics, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2023 | DT | 40.25 | – | Mar 11, 2023 | Athletics Gauteng North Senior & Combined Track & Field Provincial Championships |