Fanie du Plessis
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Stephanus Johannes "Fanie"•du Plessis |
| Used name | Fanie•du Plessis |
| Born | 23 February 1930 in Lichtenburg, North West (RSA) |
| Died | 13 August 2001 in Pretoria, Gauteng (RSA) |
| Measurements | 190 cm / 109 kg |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Fanie du Plessis had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Discus Throw, 1st in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Discus Throw, 3rd in the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Shot Put.
Personal Best: DT – 56.32 (1959).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Fanie du Plessis | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 13 | |||||
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Fanie du Plessis | |||
| Discus Throw, Men (Olympic) | 23 r1/2 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Marthinus du Plessis
- Son of Andries du Plessis
- Father of Tjaart du Plessis
- Grandfather of Renate du Plessis
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (2–0–1 1954 Vancouver ATH gold: discus throw, bronze: shot put; 1958 Cardiff ATH gold: discus throw)