Janus Robberts (born 10 March 1979 in Louis Trichardt) is a South African athlete who competes in the shot put, and occasionally discus throw. He is the current African record holder in shot put with 21.97 metres, and also a former junior world record holder. He also holds the African indoor record with 21.47 metres, achieved in December 2001 in Norman.[1]
Achievements [link]
- All results regarding shot put, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing  South Africa |
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| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 12th | 20.18 m |
Achievements [link]
- 2006 Commonwealth Games - gold medal
- 2nd IAAF World Athletics Final - fifth place
- 2004 African Championships - gold medal
- 2002 African Championships - gold medal
- 2002 African Championships - gold medal (discus throw)
- 2002 Commonwealth Games - silver medal
- 2000 Olympic Games - seventh place
- 1999 All-Africa Games - silver medal
- 1998 World Junior Championships - silver medal
References [link]
- IAAF profile for Janus Robberts
- ^ Area Indoor Records - Men - Africa - IAAF.org
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