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Best South Africa Discus Throw Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top South Africa athletes in the Discus Throw, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest Discus Throw athletes in the history of South Africa. Frantz Kruger tops the all-time national list with 70.32, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frantz Kruger | 70.32 | May 26, 2002 | |
| 2 | John Van Reenen | 68.48 | Mar 14, 1975 | |
| 3 | Hannes Hopley | 67.66 | May 29, 2004 | |
| 4 | Francois Prinsloo | 67.26 | Apr 27, 2024 | |
| 5 | Victor Hogan | 66.14 | Jun 8, 2023 | |
| 6 | Piet Goosen | 64.78 | Mar 30, 1982 | |
| 7 | Russell Tucker | 64.24 | Feb 29, 2016 | |
| 8 | Frits Potgieter | 64.16 | Jul 15, 1997 | |
| 9 | Juan Marais | 62.55 | May 16, 2026 | |
| 10 | Janus Robberts | 62.37 | May 31, 2002 | |
| 11 | Jan-Louw Kotze | 62.11 | Apr 2, 2016 | |
| 12 | Karel Potgieter | 62.00 | Jul 26, 1997 | |
| 13 | Werner Visser | 61.99 | Mar 9, 2021 | |
| 14 | Gerhard De Beer | 61.97 | May 21, 2016 | |
| 15 | Aron ALVAREZ Aranda | 61.71 | May 29, 2026 | |
| 16 | Johannes VAN WYK | 61.70 | Mar 19, 2004 | |
| 17 | Dewald VAN HEERDEN | 59.75 | Apr 15, 2016 | |
| 18 | Chris Van Niekerk | 59.57 | Mar 19, 2022 | |
| 19 | Daniel Strooh | 59.17 | Apr 2, 2026 | |
| 20 | Burger Lambrechts | 58.60 | Oct 10, 1998 | |
| 21 | Chris Harmse | 58.53 | Apr 7, 2000 | |
| 22 | Michael Wesley Badenhorst | 58.22 | May 2, 2026 | |
| 23 | Righardt Stander | 57.50 | Nov 8, 2025 | |
| 24 | Burger Lambrechts Jr. | 57.43 | Apr 19, 2019 | |
| 25 | Brynn-Peter Kemp | 57.00 | Nov 12, 2016 | |
| 26 | Ignatius Marais | 56.52 | Mar 14, 2020 | |
| 27 | Orazio Cremona | 56.15 | Apr 25, 2014 | |
| 28 | Johan Scholtz | 55.93 | Mar 12, 2016 | |
| 29 | Patrick Duvenage | 55.43 | Oct 27, 2017 | |
| 30 | Jaco Engelbrecht | 55.32 | Mar 26, 2011 | |
| 31 | Lourens Erasmus | 55.08 | Mar 3, 2026 | |
| 32 | Roelie Potgieter | 54.86 | Feb 3, 2006 | |
| 33 | Charl Grobler | 53.55 | Apr 27, 2012 | |
| 34 | Kyle Blignaut | 53.31 | Feb 24, 2018 | |
| 35 | Wynand Swanepoel | 53.30 | Feb 27, 2024 | |
| 36 | Jean Botha | 52.83 | Feb 18, 2023 | |
| 37 | JL Van Rensburg | 52.76 | May 17, 2025 | |
| 38 | Jan Hoffman | 52.68 | Mar 14, 2008 | |
| 39 | David CONROY | 52.49 | Jul 23, 1998 | |
| 40 | Rocco Nortje | 52.48 | Nov 14, 2020 | |
| 41 | Sven VAN NIEKERK | 52.38 | Feb 9, 2013 | |
| 42 | Jason Van Rooyen | 52.29 | Feb 24, 2018 | |
| 43 | Fanie du Plessis | 51.86 | Sep 6, 1960 | |
| 44 | Xolani Lekhuleni | 51.79 | Apr 26, 2023 | |
| 45 | Willem Coertzen | 51.50 | Apr 23, 2022 | |
| 46 | Ross Jordaan | 51.29 | Mar 27, 2008 | |
| 47 | Joshua Acker | 51.19 | Mar 15, 2025 | |
| 48 | Ryno Van Winkel | 50.99 | Apr 25, 2014 | |
| 49 | Francois Vermeulen | 50.75 | Mar 6, 2024 | |
| 50 | Hermanus Blom | 50.74 | Mar 11, 2017 | |
| 51 | Zak Naude | 50.39 | Apr 25, 2025 | |
| 52 | Anroux Van Zyl | 49.95 | Mar 18, 2025 | |
| 53 | Evert Alderson | 49.90 | Feb 28, 2026 | |
| 54 | Juan Oosthuizen | 49.83 | May 14, 2021 | |
| 55 | Hendrik Van Tonder | 49.74 | May 16, 2026 | |
| 56 | Johannes Fick | 49.69 | Feb 2, 2002 | |
| 57 | Conradie Scheepers | 49.43 | Oct 14, 2017 | |
| 58 | Pieter DE Villers | 49.24 | Jan 17, 2026 | |
| 59 | Joshua Sweetnam | 48.55 | Apr 19, 2024 | |
| 60 | Jan Swanepoel | 48.30 | Feb 10, 2018 | |
| 61 | Marcelle DE Jager | 47.62 | Apr 30, 2022 | |
| 62 | Joshua Gerber | 47.60 | Apr 16, 2025 | |
| 63 | Righardt KOTZE | 47.23 | Apr 10, 2011 | |
| 64 | Tiaan Stevens | 47.15 | Apr 16, 2025 | |
| 65 | Aidan Erasmus | 47.12 | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| 66 | DJ Liebenberg | 46.65 | May 5, 2023 | |
| 67 | Rowan Watson | 46.62 | Feb 14, 1998 | |
| 68 | Conrad Van Der Zwaard | 46.37 | Apr 24, 2026 | |
| 69 | Ruan COMBRINCK | 46.32 | Mar 20, 2015 | |
| 70 | Constand VAN ROOYEN | 46.13 | Apr 18, 2015 | |
| 71 | Eyona Mangumta | 46.05 | Mar 21, 2025 | |
| 72 | Adri Van Niekerk | 46.02 | Feb 25, 2023 | |
| 73 | Nicolai Hanekom | 46.01 | Dec 3, 2025 | |
| 74 | Matthew Heath | 46.00 | Mar 26, 2026 | |
| 75 | Nantus Joubert | 45.85 | May 5, 2023 | |
| 76 | Keegan Nel | 45.56 | May 2, 2025 | |
| 77 | Chane COETZEE | 45.40 | Apr 27, 2019 | |
| 78 | Dimar Van Der Linde | 45.09 | Mar 14, 2026 | |
| 79 | Frederick Petrus Senekal | 45.05 | Apr 16, 2025 | |
| 80 | Jordan Burgess | 44.94 | Apr 5, 2024 | |
| 81 | Alison CHALMERS | 44.89 | Feb 24, 2024 | |
| 82 | Willem Coertzen | 44.84 | May 31, 2015 | |
| 83 | Morne Venter | 44.32 | Apr 13, 2022 | |
| 84 | Ethan Lombaard | 44.31 | Mar 23, 2022 | |
| 85 | Fredriech Pretorius | 44.26 | Apr 26, 2025 | |
| 86 | Somari ELS | 44.11 | Apr 5, 2013 | |
| 87 | Reuben Booysen | 44.05 | Mar 15, 2025 | |
| 88 | PC De Meyer | 43.97 | Feb 27, 2024 | |
| 89 | Awie Van Zyl | 43.68 | Jan 27, 2024 | |
| 90 | Nico GROBLER | 43.58 | Mar 2, 2007 | |
| 91 | Harry Hart | 43.33 | Aug 3, 1932 | |
| 92 | Renaldo Frechou | 43.03 | May 1, 2021 | |
| 93 | Hencu Lamberts | 42.50 | Mar 19, 2025 | |
| 94 | Brian Meyer | 42.32 | Mar 23, 2022 | |
| 95 | Waldt Dreyer | 42.24 | Mar 11, 2022 | |
| 96 | Lindie Immelman | 42.02 | Mar 15, 2019 | |
| 97 | Kyla NIENABER | 41.52 | Feb 12, 2022 | |
| 98 | Danita DU PLESSIS | 40.89 | Mar 24, 2023 | |
| 99 | Jesse Perez | 40.61 | Apr 21, 2024 | |
| 100 | Jan DU Toit | 40.01 | Apr 15, 2021 |