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Paul Jacobus BOTHA

Paul Jacobus BOTHA

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Birth dateJan 1, 1998
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Paul Jacobus BOTHA is a South Africa jumper, born on January 1, 1998. He competes primarily in the LJ, JT and JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 7.10 in the LJ, 66.28 in the JT and 78.49 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
2018 season best
7.10
Dec 1, 2018 · New York, NY (USA) (i)
2018 season best
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 2018 season best 7.10 (Dec 1, 2018, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · 28 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
LJ
7.10-Dec 1, 2018-New York, NY (USA) (i)
2017
JT
66.28-May 29, 2017-Loughborough (GBR)
2015
JavelinThr
78.49-Jul 19, 2015-IAAF World Youth Championships

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.10-Dec 1New York TCNJ Indoor Open, New York, NY (i)

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
63.03-Jun 10Jena Speerwurf-Meeting, Jena - U20 Events
JT
66.28-May 29Loughborough UK Javelin Carnival, Loughborough - U20 Events
JT
59.27-May 20Halle Werfertage, Halle - U20 Events
JT
62.75-Apr 21South African Championships, Potchefstroom
JT
63.86-Apr 7Cape Town South African U20/U18 Championships, Cape Town - U20 Events

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
78.49-Jul 19IAAF World Youth Championships
JavelinThr
74.60-Jul 18IAAF World Youth Championships
JavelinThr
71.48-Apr 26Réduit African Youth Championships, Réduit
JavelinThr
73.94-Apr 11Bloemfontein South African U18 Championships, Bloemfontein
JavelinThr
70.15-Apr 9Bloemfontein South African U18 Championships, Bloemfontein

Honours

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IAAF World Youth Championships

Javelin Throw (700g)

2015