Reuben Van Der Merwe
- Born
- Feb 12, 2007 (19 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Reuben Van Der Merwe is a South Africa thrower, born on February 12, 2007. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.
His personal bests include 70.64 in the JT and 59.31 in the JavelinThr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Javelin Throw70.64
2026 season best70.64Mar 27, 2026 · Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg
Last competitionUSSA Track & Field ChampionshipsApr 25, 2026 · 62.81
As of Nov 7, 2026: Javelin Throw 70.64, 2026 season best 70.64 (Mar 27, 2026, Germiston Stadium, Johannesburg (RSA)) · Last competition: USSA Track & Field Championships, Apr 25, 2026, 62.81 · 19 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
JavelinThrPietermaritzburg 202359.31––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JT | 70.64 | – | Mar 27, 2026 | South African U20 Championships |
| 2023 | JavelinThr | 59.31 | – | Mar 23, 2023 | South African U18 Championships, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg |