Riaan Botha
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Riaan Botha (born 8 November 1970 in Pretoria) is a retired South African pole vaulter.
His personal best is 5.91 metres, achieved in April 1997 in Pretoria. This places him second on the African all-time performers list, behind fellow South African Okkert Brits.[1]
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | African Championships | Belle Vue, Mauritius | 3rd | [2] |
| 1993 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 2nd | [2] |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 14th | |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 4th | |
| 1998 | Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1st | [3] |
| World Cup | Johannesburg, South Africa | 5th |
[edit] References
- IAAF profile for Riaan Botha
- ^ IAAF top lists, men's pole vault
- ^ a b African Championships - GBR Athletics
- ^ 1998 Commonwealth Games, men's results - Sporting Heroes
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