John van Reenen

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John van Reenen (born March 26, 1947) is a retired discus thrower from South Africa, who is best known for setting the world record in the men's discus event in the spring of 1975. He did so on March 14, 1975 at a meet in Stellenbosch, throwing 68.48 metres.

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Records
Preceded by
Flag of the United States Jay Silvester
Flag of Sweden Ricky Bruch
Men's Discus World Record Holder
March 14, 1975May 3, 1975
Succeeded by
Flag of the United States John Powell