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Reinhardt Van Zyl

Reinhardt Van Zyl

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Birth dateFeb 7, 1994
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Reinhardt Van Zyl is a South Africa thrower, born on February 7, 1994. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 77.20 in the JT and 82.96 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
77.20
#840 all-time
2017 season best
77.20
May 11, 2017 · Columbia, SC (USA)
2017 season best
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: Javelin Throw 77.20 (#840 all-time), 2017 season best 77.20 (May 11, 2017, Columbia, SC (USA)) · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
JT
77.20-May 11, 2017
↓
Columbia, SC (USA)
2016
JT
75.91-May 13, 2016
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
2015
JT
71.06-Mar 20, 2015
↓
Tuscaloosa, AL (USA)
2014
JT
73.26-May 10, 2014
↓
Manhattan, KS (USA)
2013
JT
69.73-Aug 31, 2013
↓
Réduit (MRI)
2012
JT
61.34-Dec 12, 2012
↓
Lusaka (ZAM)
2011
JavelinThr
82.96-Jul 10, 2011-IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille

2017

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
66.86-Jun 7Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
JT
74.97-May 25Austin NCAA West Preliminary Round, Austin, TX
JT
77.20-May 11Columbia SEC Ch., Columbia, SC
JT
66.57-Apr 28Des Moines Drake Relays, Des Moines, IA
JT
65.31-Apr 15Columbia Tom Botts Invitational, Columbia, MO
JT
66.49-Apr 8Tuscaloosa Crimson Tide Invitational, Tuscaloosa, AL
JT
66.49-Apr 7Tuscaloosa Crimson Tide Invitational, Tuscaloosa, AL
JT
73.13-Mar 31Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX

2016

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
71.54-Jun 25Lawrence Last Chance, Lawrence, KS
JT
70.25-Jun 8Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
JT
68.27-May 27Lawrence NCAA West Preliminary Round, Lawrence, KS
JT
75.91-May 13Tuscaloosa SEC Ch., Tuscaloosa, AL
JT
71.52-Apr 23Fayetteville John McDonnell Invitational, Fayetteville, AR
JT
74.54-Apr 8Athens Spec Towns Invitational, Athens, GA
JT
72.61-Apr 2Gainesville Florida Relays, Gainesville, FL
JT
66.30-Mar 26Fayetteville Arkansas Spring Invitational, Fayetteville, AR

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
67.35-Apr 10Wichita State KT Woodman Classic, Wichita, KS
JT
68.70-Mar 27Austin Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, Austin, TX
JT
71.06-Mar 20Tuscaloosa Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, AL
JT
62.68-Mar 12Winfield Southwestern Invitational, Winfield, KS

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
71.46-May 15Mesa NJCAA Ch., Mesa, AZ
JT
73.26-May 10Manhattan KSU Wildcat Open, Manhattan, KS
JT
64.68-Apr 25Hays FHSU Open, Hays, KS
JT
68.18-Apr 16Lawrence Kansas Relays, Lawrence, KS
JT
71.61-Apr 11Wichita KT Woodman Classic, Wichita, KS
JT
69.31-Apr 5Emporia State Relays, Emporia, KS
JT
65.41-Mar 29Wichita Friends Invitational, Wichita, KS
JT
59.91-Mar 13Winfield Southwestern Invitational, Winfield, KS

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
69.73-Aug 31Réduit African Junior Championships, Réduit
JT
66.89-May 25Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom
JT
56.55-Apr 12South African Championships, Stellenbosch
JT
69.65-Apr 6Pretoria South African Junior Championships, Pretoria
JT
63.15-Mar 16Pretoria Regional Championships, Pretoria - U20 Events

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
61.34-Dec 12Lusaka
JT
60.88-Apr 13South African Championships, Port Elizabeth

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
82.96-Jul 10IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
JavelinThr
70.36-Jul 9IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
JavelinThr
70.36-Jul 7IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
JavelinThr
82.96-Jul 7IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
JavelinThr
71.75-Apr 2Germiston South African U18. Ch., Germiston

Honours

🥈

Réduit African Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

2013
🥇

IAAF World Youth Championships

Javelin Throw (700g)

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Reinhardt Van Zyl's Javelin Throw personal best?

Reinhardt Van Zyl's Javelin Throw personal best is 77.20, set on May 11, 2017 in Columbia, SC (USA), #840 on the all-time list.

Which events does Reinhardt Van Zyl compete in?

Reinhardt Van Zyl competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Reinhardt Van Zyl perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 77.20, set on May 11, 2017 in Columbia, SC (USA).