Jovan van Vuuren
South African long jumper
About Jovan van Vuuren
Born 1996. Jovan van Vuuren is a South African long jumper.
Jovan Dániel van Vuuren (born 17 July 1996) is a South African Olympic athlete who competes as a long jumper.
A native of Bloemfontein, van Vuuren was a bronze medalist in long jump at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. It was a breakthrough year for van Vuuren as he also jumped a career best 8.16 metres that season, won his first national long jump title and appeared at the World Championships. In 2024, Jovan jumped an Olympic Qualifier and Personal Best of 8.30m.
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Who is Jovan van Vuuren?
South African long jumper
When was Jovan van Vuuren born?
Jovan van Vuuren was born on 17 July 1996.
What is Jovan van Vuuren's occupation?
Jovan van Vuuren is a long jumper.
What nationality is Jovan van Vuuren?
Jovan van Vuuren is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jovan van Vuuren. https://biography.guide/jovan-van-vuuren/
MLA: "Jovan van Vuuren." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jovan-van-vuuren/.
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