Rocco van Rooyen
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1992 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | Javelin throw |
| Updated on 29 August 2015 | |
Rocco van Rooyen (born 23 December 1992) is a South African athlete specialising in the javelin throw.[1] He competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without qualifying for the final.
His personal best in the event is 85.39 metres set in Cape Town in 2015.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing South Africa
| |||||
| 2010 | World Junior Championships | Moncton, Canada | 6th | Javelin throw | 74.13 m |
| 2011 | African Junior Championships | Gaborone, Botswana | 1st | Javelin throw | 75.72 m |
| 2015 | Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 6th | Javelin throw | 76.84 m |
| African Championships | Marrakech, Morocco | 6th | Javelin throw | 75.41 m | |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 28th (q) | Javelin throw | 75.55 m |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 24th (q) | Javelin throw | 78.48 m |
Seasonal bests by year
- 2009 - 67.40
- 2010 - 74.13
- 2011 - 75.72
- 2012 - 71.36
- 2013 - 72.66
- 2014 - 80.10
- 2015 - 85.39
References
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