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Pieter Van Der Kruk

Pieter Van Der Kruk

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Birth dateFeb 10, 1972
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Pieter van der Kruk Jr. (born 10 February 1972) is a retired Dutch discus thrower. He competed at the 1997 and 1999 World Championships without reaching the final. He also became Dutch champion in 1997, 2000 and 2001 before Rutger Smith's streak of national titles started. His personal best throw was 66.03 metres, achieved in August 1999 in Leiden.

Key facts
Discus Throw
66.03
#206 all-time
2001 season best
58.35
Jun 28, 2001 · The Hague (NED)
2001 season best
Age
54 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Discus Throw 66.03 (#206 all-time), 2001 season best 58.35 (Jun 28, 2001, The Hague (NED)) · 54 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
DT
58.35-Jun 28, 2001
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The Hague (NED)
2000
SP
16.72-Jun 24, 2000
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Woerden (NED)
2000
DT
62.20-Aug 13, 2000
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Den Haag (NED)
1999
SP
18.12-May 1, 1999
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Lisse (NED)
1999
DT
66.03-Aug 4, 1999
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Leiden (NED)
1998
SP
16.10-May 16, 1998
↓
Hoorn (NED)
1998
DT
56.09-Aug 1, 1998
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Hechtel (BEL)
1997
DT
62.10-Jun 14, 1997
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Leiden (NED)
1996
DT
61.98-Jun 22, 1996
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Leiden (NED)
1995
DT
57.18-Jul 9, 1995
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Krommenie (NED)

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.41-Jul 21Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem
DT
56.86-Jul 8Dutch Championships
DT
57.95-Jun 30Keien
DT
58.35-Jun 28The Hague

2000

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
58.42-Sep 10Hilversum
DT
59.06-Sep 1Berlin ISTAF
DT
60.16-Aug 26Oordegem Flanders Cup, Oordegem
DT
57.21-Aug 17Naaldwijk
DT
57.29-Aug 15Brasschaat Leo Callewaret Memorial, Brasschaat
DT
62.20-Aug 13Den Haag
DT
59.65-Aug 5Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
SP
16.71-Jul 29Eindhoven
DT
61.32-Jul 16Dutch Championships
DT
58.73-Jul 9European Cup 1st League Group B, Bydgoszcz
DT
58.51-Jul 5Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
DT
55.47-Jul 1Uden Keien Meeting, Uden
SP
16.72-Jun 24Woerden
DT
60.46-Jun 24Woerden
DT
59.02-Jun 10Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
DT
57.99-May 20Hoorn Hollandia Recordwedstijden, Hoorn
DT
57.54-May 6Lisse Ter Specke Bokaal, Lisse
DT
59.02-May 3Leiden

1999

28 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
DT
55.56-Sep 20Leiden
DT
56.37-Sep 12Hilversum
SP
16.48-Sep 12Hilversum
DT
57.65-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
DT
57.65-Aug 21IAAF World Championships, La Cartuja, Sevilla
DT
58.57-Aug 15The Hague
DT
66.03-Aug 4Leiden
DT
60.98-Aug 1Krommenie
DT
59.59-Jul 31Kerkrade
SP
17.41-Jul 24Eindhoven
DT
61.19-Jul 24Eindhoven
DT
56.88-Jul 21Gent Flanders Cup, Gent
DT
57.32-Jul 18Amsterdam
DT
57.83-Jul 9Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
DT
59.28-Jul 8Palma de Mallorca Universiade, Palma de Mallorca
DT
60.44-Jul 3Uden
DT
57.29-Jun 27Dutch Championships, Apeldoorn
DT
58.72-Jun 12Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
SP
17.70-Jun 12Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden
DT
59.05-Jun 6European Cup 1st League Group A, Lahti
SP
17.70-May 30Hengelo
DT
62.02-May 23Barendrecht
DT
56.83-May 15Hoorn Hollandia Recordwedstrijden, Hoorn
SP
17.94-May 15Hoorn Hollandia Recordwedstrijden, Hoorn
SP
17.28-May 13Gouda
DT
56.98-May 13Gouda
SP
16.48-May 9Kerkrade Dutch Club Championships, Kerkrade
DT
57.00-May 9Kerkrade Dutch Club Championships, Kerkrade
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Honours

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Dutch Championships

Discus Throw

2001
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Dutch Championships

Discus Throw

2000
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Dutch Championships

Discus Throw

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Pieter Van Der Kruk's Discus Throw personal best?

Pieter Van Der Kruk's Discus Throw personal best is 66.03, set on Aug 4, 1999 in Leiden (NED), #206 on the all-time list.

Which events does Pieter Van Der Kruk compete in?

Pieter Van Der Kruk competes in the Discus Throw.

How did Pieter Van Der Kruk perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 58.35, set on Jun 28, 2001 in The Hague (NED).