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Zander VAN DER Merwe

Zander VAN DER Merwe

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Birth dateJan 1, 2002
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Zander VAN DER Merwe is a South Africa thrower, born on January 1, 2002. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 70.27 in the JT and 62.11 in the JavelinThr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing South Africa.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
70.27
2026 season best
66.30
Apr 16, 2026 · Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
South African Championships
Apr 16, 2026 · 66.30
South African Championships
Age
24 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: Javelin Throw 70.27, 2026 season best 66.30 (Apr 16, 2026, Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)) · Last competition: South African Championships, Apr 16, 2026, 66.30 · 24 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
JT
66.30-Apr 16, 2026
↑
South African Championships
2025
JT
58.10-Mar 1, 2025
↑
AGN Track & Field League 4 ( U16, U18, U20 & Seniors), Pilditch Stadium, Pretoria
2021
JT
70.27-Mar 13, 2021
↑
Stadium, Boksburg (RSA)
2020
JT
68.15-Feb 1, 2020
↑
Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria (RSA)
2019
JavelinThr
62.11-Mar 29, 2019-Paarl (RSA)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
66.30-Apr 16South African Championships
JT
65.45-Feb 28AGN Track & Field League 4

2025

1 performance

2021

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
69.34-Aug 20World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
JT
68.56-Aug 18World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
JT
67.69-Jun 26ACNW Preparation Track & Field Meeting, McArthur Stadium, Potchefstroom - U20 Events
JT
65.53-Jun 19AGN League 5, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria
JT
64.92-May 13South African University Championships, UJ Stadium, Johannesburg
JT
68.59-Apr 10South African U20 Championships, Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium, Paarl
JT
68.20-Mar 30ASA Athletix Invitational Meeting 2, Ruimsig Stadium, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
JT
68.07-Mar 27AGN Ch., Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
JT
70.27-Mar 13CGA Open Meet Three, Stadium, Boksburg - U20 Events
JT
69.99-Feb 27AGN League 1, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
64.01-Dec 12AGN League 5, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria - U20 Events
JT
60.64-Mar 7Mpumalanga Ch., Secunda Stadium, Secunda - U20 Events
JT
68.15-Feb 1Twizza National Super Schools Athletics Series, Bestmed Tuks Stadium, Pretoria

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
62.11-Mar 29South African U18 Championships, Paarl

Honours

8

World Athletics U20 Championships

Javelin Throw

2021
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zander VAN DER Merwe's Javelin Throw personal best?

Zander VAN DER Merwe's Javelin Throw personal best is 70.27, set on Mar 13, 2021 in Stadium, Boksburg (RSA).

Which events does Zander VAN DER Merwe compete in?

Zander VAN DER Merwe competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Zander VAN DER Merwe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 66.30, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA). Last competition: South African Championships on Apr 16, 2026, 66.30.