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Rocco Van Rooyen

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Rocco Van Rooyen

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Birth dateDec 23, 1992
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Rocco Van Rooyen is a South Africa thrower, born on December 23, 1992. He competes primarily in the JT.

His personal bests include 85.97 in the JT. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
85.97
#96 all-time
2025 season best
77.40
Apr 24, 2025 · McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)
2025 season best
Last competition
South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Apr 25, 2025 · 77.40
South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Javelin Throw 85.97 (#96 all-time), 2025 season best 77.40 (Apr 24, 2025, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom, Apr 25, 2025, 77.40 · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2025
JT
77.40-Apr 24, 2025
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South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
2024
JT
81.41-May 26, 2024
↓
Hungarian GP Series - Budapest, Lantos Mihály Sportközpont, Budapest
2022
JT
77.34-Apr 9, 2022
↓
Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
2021
JT
85.97-Feb 27, 2021
↓
Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
2020
JT
85.80-Nov 4, 2020
↓
Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl (RSA)
2019
JT
77.82-Apr 25, 2019
↓
South African Championships, Germiston
2018
JT
75.20-Mar 22, 2018
↓
Paarl (RSA)
2017
JT
84.09-Mar 18, 2017
↓
Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
2016
JT
78.48-Aug 17, 2016
↓
The XXXI Olympic Games
2015
JT
85.39-May 23, 2015
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2014
JT
80.10-Mar 27, 2014
↓
Bellville (RSA)
2013
JT
72.66-Apr 6, 2013
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2012
JT
71.36-May 5, 2012
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
2011
JT
75.72-May 14, 2011
↓
Gaborone (BOT)
2010
JT
74.13-Jul 23, 2010
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IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton

2025

2 performances

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
77.34-Apr 9WPA Open Metting, Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
77.41-Aug 8The XXXII Olympic Games
JT
77.41-Aug 4The XXXII Olympic Games
JT
82.55-Jun 8Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
JT
80.73-May 29Kultainen Keihäs, Hiekkaharjun urheilupuisto, Vantaa
JT
85.25-Apr 15South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
JT
85.97-Feb 27WPA Half League 2, Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
85.80-Nov 4Boland Atletics League 1 Meeting, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl
JT
71.63-Mar 3ACNW League Meeting 5, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
77.82-Apr 25South African Championships, Germiston
JT
72.42-Mar 23WPA Ch., Cape Town

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.20-Mar 22Paarl Athletix Grand Prix Series, Paarl
JT
72.71-Mar 15South African Championships, Pretoria

2017

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
74.02-Aug 10IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
JT
74.02-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
JT
75.28-Jun 17Kuortane Elittikisat, Kuortane
JT
75.52-Jun 4Raasepori Karis Telefon Games, Raasepori
JT
80.20-May 31Lappeenranta
JT
76.73-May 27Vantaa
JT
79.74-Apr 21South African Championships, Potchefstroom
JT
84.09-Mar 18Parow WPA Ch., Parow, Cape Town

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
78.48-Aug 17The XXXI Olympic Games
JT
78.48-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
JT
71.48-Apr 19Port Elizabeth ASA Night Series, Port Elizabeth
JT
70.41-Apr 15South African Championships, Stellenbosch

2015

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.55-Aug 24IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
JT
75.55-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
JT
74.41-Jul 12Orimattila
JT
68.97-Jul 7Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
JT
76.78-Jun 27Sopot Janusz Sidło Memorial, Sopot
JT
72.78-Jun 13New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
JT
80.33-Jun 4Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
JT
85.39-May 23Cape Town ASA Invitational Meeting, Cape Town
JT
77.96-Apr 17South African Championships, Stellenbosch

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
75.41-Aug 14Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
JT
76.84-Aug 2Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
JT
77.57-Aug 1Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
JT
77.18-May 10Potchefstroom South African Open Championships, Potchefstroom
JT
77.59-Apr 11South African Championships, Pretoria
JT
80.10-Mar 27Bellville Western Province Top 10, Bellville
JT
75.87-Mar 22Bellville WPA League, Bellville
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Honours

4

African Athletics Championships

Javelin Throw

2024
4

African Athletics Championships

Javelin Throw

2024
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South African Championships

Javelin Throw

2024
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South African Championships

Javelin Throw

2021
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South African Championships

Javelin Throw

2019
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South African Championships

Javelin Throw

2015
6

Marrakesh African Championships

Javelin Throw

2014
6

Marrakesh African Championships

Javelin Throw

2014
6

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2014
6

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw

2014
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Gaborone African Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

2011
6

IAAF World Junior Championships

Javelin Throw

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rocco Van Rooyen's Javelin Throw personal best?

Rocco Van Rooyen's Javelin Throw personal best is 85.97, set on Feb 27, 2021 in Athletics Track, Parow, Cape Town (RSA), #96 on the all-time list.

Which events does Rocco Van Rooyen compete in?

Rocco Van Rooyen competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Rocco Van Rooyen perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 77.40, set on Apr 24, 2025 in McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom on Apr 25, 2025, 77.40.