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Veronica Abrahamse

Veronica Abrahamse

RSARSAWomen
Birth dateAug 18, 1980
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Johanna "Veronica" Abrahamse (born 18 March 1980) is a South African athlete specializing in the shot put.

She won bronze medals at the 1998 and 2002 Commonwealth Games, as well as many medals on continental level.

Her personal best put is 17.76 metres from 2002. Their accomplishments on the track have contributed to the sport's history and inspired athletes in their discipline. Their dedication to training and competition exemplifies the commitment required to reach elite levels of athletics. Their athletic achievements and dedication to the sport have made them a notable figure in track and field history.

Key facts
Shot Put
17.76
#464 all-time
2011 season best
15.70
Sep 15, 2011 · Maputo (MOZ)
2011 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Shot Put 17.76 (#464 all-time), 2011 season best 15.70 (Sep 15, 2011, Maputo (MOZ)) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
SP
15.70-Sep 15, 2011
↑
Maputo (MOZ)
2011
DT
39.92-Apr 10, 2011
↑
South African Championships
2009
SP
15.72-Feb 6, 2009
↑
Durban (RSA)
2008
SP
16.23-Mar 1, 2008
↑
Oudtshoorn (RSA)
2008
DT
40.34-Mar 15, 2008
↑
South African Championships
2007
SP
16.29-Mar 17, 2007
↑
South African Championships
2007
DT
43.45-Mar 17, 2007
↑
South African Championships
2004
SP
16.22-Mar 19, 2004
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2003
SP
17.18-Mar 28, 2003
↑
Roodeport (RSA)
2002
SP
17.76-Mar 8, 2002
↑
Cape Town (RSA)
2001
SP
17.29-Mar 3, 2001
↑
South African Championships
2001
DT
48.67-Apr 28, 2001
↑
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2000
SP
16.82-Apr 14, 2000
↑
Pietersburg (RSA)
1999
SP
16.53-Sep 18, 1999
↑
Johannesburg (RSA)
1999
DT
42.44-Mar 6, 1999
↑
Durban (RSA)
1999
JavelinThr
50.86-Mar 5, 1999
↑
South African Championships
1999
JT
50.86-Mar 5, 1999
↓
Durban (RSA)
1998
SP
16.52-Sep 18, 1998
↑
Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
1998
JT
37.09-Jul 30, 1998
↓
Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
1998
DT
44.64-Mar 20, 1998
↑
Durban (RSA)
1998
JavelinThr
52.72-Mar 7, 1998
↑
South African Championships
1997
SP
16.09-Mar 7, 1997
↑
Potchefstroom (RSA)

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.70-Sep 15Maputo All-Africa Games, Maputo
DT
39.92-Apr 10South African Championships
SP
15.19-Apr 9South African Championships, Durban

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.03-Apr 3Stellenbosch South African University Championships, Stellenbosch
SP
15.27-Mar 13South African Championships
SP
15.21-Mar 6Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
SP
15.33-Feb 27Stellenbosch Yellow Pages Series, Stellenbosch
SP
15.72-Feb 6Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban

2008

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.70-Jun 1Brazzaville CAA Super Grand Prix, Brazzaville
SP
16.00-May 4Addis Abeba African Championships, Addis Abeba
SP
15.58-Mar 15South African Championships
DT
40.34-Mar 15South African Championships
SP
15.70-Mar 7Pretoria Yellow Pages Series, Pretoria
SP
16.23-Mar 1Oudtshoorn Yellow Pages Series, Oudtshoorn
SP
15.62-Feb 22Germiston Yellow Pages Series, Germiston
SP
15.94-Feb 8Durban Yellow Pages Series, Durban
SP
15.66-Feb 1Potchefstroom Yellow Pages Series, Potchefstroom

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
15.75-Jul 22Algiers All-African Games, Algiers
SP
15.17-May 26Windhoek African South Region Championships, Windhoek
SP
16.29-Mar 17South African Championships
DT
43.45-Mar 17South African Championships

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.15-Apr 17South African Championships
SP
16.22-Mar 19Cape Town ABSA Series, Cape Town
SP
16.16-Feb 20Pretoria ABSA Series, Pretoria

2003

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.60-Oct 30Hyderabad Afro-Asian Games, Hyderabad
SP
15.77-Oct 11Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja
SP
16.51-Apr 26South African Championships
SP
17.18-Mar 28Roodepoort Engen Series, Roodeport
SP
16.66-Jan 31Potchefstroom ABSA Series, Potchefstroom
SP
16.95-Jan 24Germiston ABSA Series, Germiston

2002

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
16.77-Jul 28Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
SP
16.48-Jul 27Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
SP
16.61-Jul 21Bangor North Down International Games, Bangor
SP
17.14-Jul 16Szombathely
SP
17.12-Jul 14Szombathely MAL Cup, Szombathely
SP
16.92-Jul 6Varaždin Ašli Kožar Memorial, Varaždin
SP
17.52-Apr 27Bellville South African U23 Championships, Bellville
SP
17.56-Apr 19Cape Town Engen Grand Prix Final, Cape Town
SP
17.18-Mar 23South African Championships
SP
17.76-Mar 8Cape Town ABSA Series, Cape Town
SP
17.10-Mar 2Pretoria
SP
17.56-Feb 1Bloemfontein ABSA Series, Bloemfontein
SP
16.87-Jan 25Germiston ABSA Series, Germiston
SP
16.23-Jan 19Pretoria

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
17.00-Nov 3Pretoria
DT
41.46-Aug 29Beijing Universiade
SP
16.18-Aug 27Beijing Universiade, Beijing
SP
16.72-Jun 30Harare
DT
48.67-Apr 28Port Elizabeth Students Ch., Port Elizabeth
SP
17.10-Apr 27Port Elizabeth Students Ch., Port Elizabeth
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Honours

🥇

South African Championships

Shot Put

2011
🥈

Maputo All-Africa Games

Shot Put

2011
🥇

South African Championships

Shot Put

2009
🥉

Addis Abeba African Championships

Shot Put

2008
🥉

Addis Abeba African Championships

Shot Put

2008
🥉

Algiers All-African Games

Shot Put

2007
🥈

Abuja All Africa Games

Shot Put

2003
🥉

Manchester Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2002
🥉

Manchester Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

2002
🥇

South African Championships

Shot Put

2001
🥇

South African Championships

Shot Put

2000
🥈

Johannesburg All-Africa Games

Shot Put

1999
🥉

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

1998
🥇

Dakar African Championships

Shot Put

1998
🥇

Dakar African Championships

Shot Put

1998
🥇

South African Championships

Shot Put

1998
🥉

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

Shot Put

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Veronica Abrahamse's Shot Put personal best?

Veronica Abrahamse's Shot Put personal best is 17.76, set on Mar 8, 2002 in Cape Town (RSA), #464 on the all-time list.

Which events does Veronica Abrahamse compete in?

Veronica Abrahamse competes in the Shot Put.

How did Veronica Abrahamse perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 15.70, set on Sep 15, 2011 in Maputo (MOZ).