About Karel Potgieter
Born 1975. Karel Potgieter is a South African athlete and athletics competitor.
Karel Potgieter (born 21 September 1975 in Pretoria) is a South African former shot put athlete who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics, where he scored a 19.02 in the first heat, not enough to advance to the next round. His personal best is 20.29. He is the brother of fellow Olympian Frits Potgieter.
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Who is Karel Potgieter?
South African shot putter
When was Karel Potgieter born?
Karel Potgieter was born on 29 September 1975.
What is Karel Potgieter's occupation?
Karel Potgieter is an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Karel Potgieter?
Karel Potgieter is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karel Potgieter. https://biography.guide/karel-potgieter/
MLA: "Karel Potgieter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karel-potgieter/.
Chicago: "Karel Potgieter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karel-potgieter/.
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