Jan-Hendrik Heymans

Jan-Hendrik Heymans
Personal information
Born (2007-08-02) 2 August 2007
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Javelin throw
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  South Africa
World U20 Championships
Gold medal – first place2026 EugeneJavelin

Jan-Hendrik Heymans (born 2 August 2007) is a South African javelin thrower. He won the gold medal at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships.[1]

Biography

Educated at Helpmekaar Kollege in Johannesburg, he started as a cricketer before transitioning to athletics and the javelin throw after the suggestion was made following his accuracy in throwing the cricket ball from the boundary to the stumps.[2] He later studied at North-West University.[3]

In 2026, he threw a personal best 77.14 metres to win the South African U20 javelin title.[4] Heymans won the gold medal at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships on 7 August 2026 in Eugene, United States, with a throw of 80.50 metres, a margin of victory of over six metres.[5][6] He would have won the competition with any six of his throws on the day.[7] He had previously qualified for the final having won his section with a 76.02m throw.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Jan-Hendrik Heymans". World Athletics. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Helpmekaar learner, Jan-Hendrik Heymans, looks towards the future of his javelin journey". Citizen. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Mokgothu, Phenyo (20 May 2026). "Five NWU athletes earn call-up to South African squad for World U20 Championships in Oregon". nwu.ac.za. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "WU20 Oregon 26 preview: throws". World Athletics. 3 August 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "World Athletics U20 Championships". World Athletics. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "Ashish Yadav wins silver at World Athletics U-20 Championships with 74.09m javelin throw". Sportstar. 7 August 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Hansen, Chris. "Thrilling finishes highlight Day 3 of World Athletics U20 meet". Eugene Register-Guard. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Three Indians make finals of World Athletics U20 Championships". The Hindu. 7 August 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
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