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Rocco Van Rooyen
- Born
- Dec 23, 1992 (33 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
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.
Personal best · Javelin Throw85.97
2025 season best77.40Apr 24, 2025 · McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom
Last competitionSouth African Championships, McArthur Stadium, PotchefstroomApr 24, 2025 · 77.40
As of Nov 3, 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 24, 2025, 77.40 · 33 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JT | 77.40 | – | Apr 24, 2025 | 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) |