Righardt Stander
South AfricaActive- Born
- May 21, 2004 (22 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw · Discus Throw
Righardt Stander is a South Africa thrower, born on May 21, 2004. He competes primarily in the SP, DT and JT.
His personal bests include 16.37 in the SP, 57.50 in the DT, 76.78 in the JT, 52.26 in the DiscusThro and 16.13 in the ShotPut(6k. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.
Personal best · Javelin Throw76.78
2026 season best76.78Apr 25, 2026 · University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
Personal best · Discus Throw57.50
Last competitionAfrican Athletics ChampionshipsMay 17, 2026 · 73.94
As of Nov 6, 2026: Javelin Throw 76.78, Discus Throw 57.50, 2026 season best 76.78 (Apr 25, 2026, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 17, 2026, 73.94 · 22 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
DiscusThroPaarl 202152.26––
ShotPut(6kJohannesburg 202216.13––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SP | 16.37 | – | Apr 24, 2026 | USSA Track & Field Championships |
| 2026 | DT | 56.32 | – | May 9, 2026 | ACNW League |
| 2026 | JT | 76.78 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | USSA Track & Field Championships |
| 2025 | SP | 15.54 | – | May 3, 2025 | USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | DT | 57.50 | – | Nov 8, 2025 | ACNW League 16, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2025 | JT | 75.01 | – | Apr 24, 2025 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
| 2024 | SP | 14.39 | – | Apr 6, 2024 | USSA Track & Field Championships, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch |
| 2024 | DT | 51.84 | – | Apr 19, 2024 | South African Championships |