Ruswahl Samaai
RSAMenRuswahl Samaai (born 25 September 1991) is a South African track and field athlete who competes in the long jump.
He was the bronze medallist in the event at the 2014 and the 2018 Commonwealth Games. In 2017 he won the bronze medal in the long jump event at the World Championships held in London.
As of Sep 28, 2026: Long Jump 8.49 (#32 all-time), 2024 season best 7.98 (Apr 19, 2024, Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA)) · Last competition: Josef Odlozil Memorial, Stadion Juliska, Praha, Jun 3, 2024, 7.75 · World Championships: 1 bronze · 35 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LJ | 7.98 | -0.8 | Apr 19, 2024 | ↓ | South African Championships |
| 2023 | LJ | 7.96 | +1.6 | May 24, 2023 | ↓ | 12th International Meeting "Citta' Di Savona", Centro Sportivo Fontanassa, Savona |
| 2022 | LJ | 7.86 | -0.2 | Jul 15, 2022 | ↓ | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2021 | LJ | 8.16 | +1.1 | Apr 17, 2021 | ↓ | South African Championships, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria |
| 2020 | LJ | 8.09 | +1.5 | Aug 23, 2020 | ↓ | BAUHAUS-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Promotional Events |
| 2019 | LJ | 8.23 | -0.3 | Sep 28, 2019 | ↓ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
| 2018 | LJ | 8.45 | -1.2 | Aug 2, 2018 | ↓ | African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba |
| 2017 | LJ | 8.49 | -0.8 | Apr 22, 2017 | ↓ | Potchefstroom (RSA) |
| 2016 | LJ | 8.38= | +0.8 | May 22, 2016 | ↓ | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Promotional Events |
| 2016 | TJ | 16.10= | -0.1 | Apr 30, 2016 | ↓ | Polokwane (RSA) |
| 2015 | LJ | 8.38 | +1.4 | Apr 17, 2015 | ↓ | Stellenbosch (RSA) |
| 2014 | LJ | 8.13 | -1.2 | Mar 15, 2014 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2014 | TJ | 16.10 | +1.6 | Apr 26, 2014 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2014 | 4x100m | 40.65 | - | Apr 28, 2014 | ↑ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2013 | LJ | 7.88 | +0.4 | Mar 2, 2013 | ↓ | Pretoria (RSA) |
| 2012 | LJ | 7.94 | +0.8 | Mar 30, 2012 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
| 2012 | TJ | 15.79 | +0.9 | Apr 28, 2012 | ↓ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2012 | 4x100m | 41.18 | - | Apr 27, 2012 | ↑ | Johannesburg (RSA) |
| 2011 | LJ | 7.75 | +1.6 | Apr 9, 2011 | ↓ | Durban (RSA) |
| 2010 | LJ | 7.07 | +0.9 | Apr 10, 2010 | ↓ | Germiston (RSA) |
2024
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.75 | -0.2 | Jun 3 | Josef Odlozil Memorial, Stadion Juliska, Praha |
LJ | 7.71 | +0.8 | May 21 | Tsatoumas Street Long Jump, Central Square, Kalamata |
LJ | 7.79 | -0.8 | May 19 | 3rd Lucca International Meeting, Campo Scuola Moreno Martini, Lucca |
LJ | 8.05 | +2.2 | May 15 | 13th Savona International Meeting, Centro Sportivo Fontanassa, Savona |
LJ | 7.83 | +1.5 | May 15 | 13th Savona International Meeting, Centro Sportivo Fontanassa, Savona |
LJ | 7.92 | -0.6 | Apr 20 | South African Championships |
LJ | 7.98 | -0.8 | Apr 20 | South African Championships |
LJ | 7.98 | -0.8 | Apr 19 | South African Championships |
LJ | 7.92 | -0.6 | Apr 18 | South African Championships |
2023
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 7.68 | +0.5 | Aug 4 | CITIUS Meeting |
LJ | 7.71 | -0.1 | Jul 20 | Spitzen Leichathletik Luzern, Stadion Allmend, Luzern |
LJ | 7.71 | +2.2 | Jul 12 | Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Polideportivo Zorrotza, Bilbao |
LJ | 7.53 | +1.3 | Jul 12 | Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Polideportivo Zorrotza, Bilbao |
LJ | 7.96 | +1.6 | May 24 | 12th International Meeting "Citta' Di Savona", Centro Sportivo Fontanassa, Savona |
LJ | 7.67 | -0.8 | Apr 29 | Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone |
LJ | 7.80 | -0.6 | Apr 1 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
LJ | 7.67 | -0.7 | Mar 30 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
LJ | 7.80 | -0.6 | Mar 30 | South African Championships, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom |
2022
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | NM | - | Aug 6 | Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline |
LJ | 7.86 | -0.2 | Jul 15 | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
LJ | 7.68 | -0.1 | Jun 16 | Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
LJ | 7.57 | +1.6 | Jun 12 | Sollentuna GP, Sollentunavallen, Sollentuna |
LJ | 7.73 | +1.4 | Jun 5 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
2021
16 performances2020
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 8.04 | +0.0 | Sep 15 | Gala dei Castelli, Stadio Comunale, Bellinzona |
LJ | 8.00 | +0.8 | Sep 8 | 56th Palio Città della Quercia, Stadio Quercia, Rovereto |
LJ | 8.03 | +0.7 | Sep 5 | 16. Int. Golden Roof Challenge, Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck |
LJ | 8.09 | +1.5 | Aug 23 | BAUHAUS-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Promotional Events |
2019
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LJ | 8.01 | -0.2 | Sep 28 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
LJ | 8.23 | -0.3 | Sep 28 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
LJ | 8.01 | -0.2 | Sep 27 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
LJ | 7.65 | +0.6 | Sep 3 | IWC Zagreb 2019, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb |
LJ | 8.20 | +0.0 | Aug 29 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
LJ | 8.11 | -1.0 | Jul 20 | Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
LJ | 8.18 | +0.8 | Jul 9 | Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern |
Honours
South African Championships
Long Jump
BAUHAUS-Galan
Long Jump
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Long Jump
IAAF World Indoor Championships
Long Jump
IAAF Continental Cup
Long Jump
African Championships
Long Jump
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Long Jump
African Championships
Long Jump
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
Long Jump
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Long Jump
Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
Long Jump
IAAF World Indoor Championships
Long Jump
South African Championships
Long Jump
Durban African Championships
Long Jump
Durban African Championships
Long Jump
Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
Long Jump
South African Championships
Long Jump
Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Long Jump
Marrakesh African Championships
Long Jump
Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Long Jump
Marrakesh African Championships
Long Jump
Frequently asked questions
What is Ruswahl Samaai's Long Jump personal best?
Ruswahl Samaai's Long Jump personal best is 8.49, set on Apr 22, 2017 in Potchefstroom (RSA), #32 on the all-time list.
Which events does Ruswahl Samaai compete in?
Ruswahl Samaai competes in the Long Jump.
How did Ruswahl Samaai perform in 2024?
2024 season best: 7.98, set on Apr 19, 2024 in Msunduzi Athletics Stadium, Pietermaritzburg (RSA). Last competition: Josef Odlozil Memorial, Stadion Juliska, Praha on Jun 3, 2024, 7.75.
How many medals has Ruswahl Samaai won?
Ruswahl Samaai has won 1 World Championships medal.