Andries du Plessis
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Andries Stephanus•du Plessis |
| Used name | Andries•du Plessis |
| Born | 1 October 1910 in Germiston, Gauteng (RSA) |
| Died | 12 October 1979 in Krugersdorp, Gauteng (RSA) |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Andries du Plessis had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1938 British Empire Games Pole Vault. In the 1934 British Empire Games he finished fourth in the pole vault and was eliminated in the heats of the 120 yards hurdles.
Personal Best: PV – 4.13 (1938).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Andries du Plessis | |||
| Pole Vault, Men (Olympic) | =17 |
Olympic family relations
- Father of Fanie du Plessis
- Father of Marthinus du Plessis
- Grandfather of Tjaart du Plessis
- Great-grandfather of Renate du Plessis
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–0 1938 Sydney ATH gold: pole vault)
Errata
Date of birth is uncertain. Commonwealth Games data also has a DOB of 1 October 1911, but multiple sources confirm the DOB listed above.