RB
Riaan Botha
RSAMenBirth dateNov 8, 1970
BirthplacePretoria, South Africa
Height1.86 m
Weight-
Riaan Botha (born 8 November 1970 in Pretoria) is a retired South African pole vaulter. His personal best is 5.91 metres, achieved in April 1997 in Pretoria. This places him second on the African all-time performers list, behind fellow South African Okkert Brits.
Key facts
Age
55 years old
As of Sep 12, 2026: Pole Vault 5.91 (#51 all-time), 2013 season best 4.40 (Jan 30, 2013, Pretoria (RSA)) · 55 years old
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | PV | 4.40 | - | Jan 30, 2013 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2012 | PV | 4.55 | - | May 4, 2012 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2011 | PV | 5.05 | - | Mar 19, 2011 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2010 | PV | 4.80 | - | Apr 6, 2010 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2008 | PV | 4.80 | - | Feb 22, 2008 | ↑ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2007 | PV | 4.80 | - | Mar 17, 2007 | ↑ | South African Championships |
| 2005 | PV | 5.30 | - | Mar 12, 2005 | ↑ | Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2004 | PV | 5.55 | - | Jan 31, 2004 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2003 | PV | 5.20 | - | Mar 15, 2003 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2002 | PV | 5.40 | - | Apr 13, 2002 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2001 | PV | 5.00 | - | Nov 3, 2001 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2000 | PV | 5.60 | - | Feb 16, 2000 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 1999 | PV | 5.40 | - | Jan 29, 1999 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 1998 | PV | 5.85 | - | Mar 6, 1998 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 1997 | PV | 5.91 | - | Apr 2, 1997 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 1996 | PV | 5.85 | - | Jun 14, 1996 | ↑ | Pierre-Bénite (FRA) |
| 1995 | PV | 5.80 | - | May 6, 1995 | ↑ | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 1994 | PV | 5.55 | - | Apr 15, 1994 | ↑ | Port Elizabeth (RSA) |
2013
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.40 | - | Jan 30 | Pretoria |
2012
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.55 | - | May 4 | Pretoria South African Open Championships, Pretoria |
2011
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.70 | - | Apr 9 | South African Championships, Durban |
PV | 4.90 | - | Mar 26 | Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston |
PV | 5.05 | - | Mar 19 | Pretoria Gauteng North Ch., Pretoria |
PV | 4.70 | - | Feb 25 | Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria |
2010
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.80 | - | Apr 6 | Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston |
PV | 4.60 | - | Mar 24 | Johannesburg Yellow Pages Series, Johannesburg |
PV | 4.80 | - | Mar 20 | South African Championships, Durban |
2008
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.80 | - | Feb 22 | Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston |
2007
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.80 | - | Mar 17 | South African Championships |
2005
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.02 | - | Mar 18 | Pretoria ABSA Series, Pretoria |
PV | 5.30 | - | Mar 12 | Pilditch, Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria |
PV | 4.80 | - | Jan 29 | Pretoria |
2004
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 4.80 | - | Oct 16 | Pretoria |
PV | 5.20 | - | Mar 20 | Pretoria |
PV | 5.30 | - | Feb 20 | Pretoria ABSA Series, Pretoria |
PV | 5.55 | - | Jan 31 | Pretoria |
2003
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.20 | - | Nov 25 | Pretoria |
PV | 5.00 | - | Nov 8 | Pretoria |
PV | 4.80 | - | Apr 25 | South African Championships |
PV | 5.20 | - | Apr 4 | Pretoria Engen Series, Pretoria |
PV | 5.20 | - | Mar 15 | Pretoria |
PV | 5.00 | - | Jan 31 | Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom |
PV | 5.00 | - | Jan 11 | Krugersdorp |
2002
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.00 | - | Jul 27 | Eindhoven Phillips Games, Eindhoven |
PV | 5.02 | - | Jul 13 | Oordegem |
PV | 5.40 | - | Apr 13 | Pretoria |
PV | 5.20 | - | Mar 22 | South African Championships, Durban |
2001
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.00 | - | Nov 3 | Pretoria |
2000
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.40 | - | Mar 31 | Cape Town Engen Grand Prix, Cape Town |
PV | 5.50 | - | Mar 24 | Pretoria Engen GP, Pretoria |
PV | 5.40 | - | Mar 18 | Pietersburg Engen Summer Series, Pietersburg |
PV | 5.20 | - | Mar 13 | Roodepoort International Test Match, Roodeport |
PV | 5.30 | - | Mar 3 | South African Championships |
PV | 5.60 | - | Feb 16 | Pretoria |
PV | 5.20 | - | Feb 14 | Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom |
PV | 5.30 | - | Feb 4 | Bloemfontein ABSA Series, Bloemfontein |
1999
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.20 | - | May 30 | Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo |
PV | 5.40 | - | Jan 29 | Pretoria |
1998
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PV | 5.60 | - | Sep 20 | Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, Kuala Lumpur |
PV | 5.60 | - | Sep 12 | Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg |
PV | 5.60 | - | Sep 11 | Johannesburg IAAF World Cup, SGJ, Johannesburg |
PV | 5.60 | - | Sep 5 | Moskva IAAF Grand Prix Final |
PV | 5.80 | - | Aug 12 | Weltklasse Zürich |
PV | 5.70 | - | Aug 8 | Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter '98 |
PV | 5.70 | - | Jul 16 | Nice Nikaia, Nice |
PV | 5.65 | - | Jul 14 | Roma Golden Gala |
PV | 5.40 | - | Jun 4 | St-Denis L'Humanité, St-Denis |
PV | 5.70 | - | May 3 | Rio de Janeiro GP Brasil de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro |
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Honours
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2007South African Championships
Pole Vault
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1998Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games
Pole Vault
5
1998Johannesburg IAAF World Cup
Pole Vault
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1998Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games
Pole Vault
4
1997IAAF World Indoor Championships
Pole Vault
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1996South African Championships
Pole Vault
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Riaan Botha's Pole Vault personal best?
Riaan Botha's Pole Vault personal best is 5.91, set on Apr 2, 1997 in Pretoria (RSA), #51 on the all-time list.
Which events does Riaan Botha compete in?
Riaan Botha competes in the Pole Vault.
How did Riaan Botha perform in 2013?
2013 season best: 4.40, set on Jan 30, 2013 in Pretoria (RSA).