Nationality South African Role Olympic athlete Weight 105 kg (231 lb) (2013) Height 1.88 m | Sport Track and field Events Javelin throw Name John Oosthuizen | |
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Born 23 January 1987 (age 37) ( 1987-01-23 ) College team Cape Peninsula University of Technology | ||
John Robert Oosthuizen (born 23 January 1987) is a South African javelin thrower. He is a second generation athlete following in his father Johan Oosthuizen's footstep. Oosthuizen senior's, who never got the chance to represent his country in international competition, biggest achievement is a throw of 80.92 metres, which he achieved in 1990.
Oosthuizen junior's personal best throw is 86.80 metres which he achieved at the Yellow Pages meeting in Oudsthoorn on 1 March 2008. The throw was better than his 84.52 metres, achieved at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka and helped him to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Seasonal bests by year
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