Okkert Brits
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Okkert Brits (born August 22, 1973 in Uitenhage) is a South African athlete competing in the pole vault. His current personal best of 6.03m, set in 1995, is also the African record. He has won numerous medals at international events. He has competed in the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games finishing 7th in 2000. Married to Jane Gillespie in 2003 and father of Sarah Jane Brits, born in 2005.
Major achievements
- 1st IAAF World Athletics Final - silver medal
- 2003 World Championships in Athletics - silver medal
- 2002 Commonwealth Games - gold medal
- 1998 African Championships in Athletics - gold medal
- 1995 African Games - gold medal
- 1995 World Championships in Athletics - fourth place
- 1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships - bronze medal
- 1993 African Championships in Athletics - gold medal
- 1992 African Championships in Athletics - gold medal
See also
External reference
- IAAF profile for [Okkert Brits]
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