Johannes Viljoen
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johannes Hendrikus•Viljoen |
| Used name | Johannes•Viljoen |
| Nick/petnames | Snaar |
| Born | 11 January 1904 in Hanover, Northern Cape (RSA) |
| Died | 3 September 1976 in Centurion, Gauteng (RSA) |
| Measurements | 184 cm / 77 kg |
| NOC |  South Africa |
Biography
Johannes Viljoen had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1930 British Empire Games High Jump, 3rd in the 1930 British Empire Games Long Jump. In the 1930 British Empire Games 120 yards Hurdles he finished fourth but in the 1930 British Empire Games 220 yards as well as in the 1930 British Empire Games 440 yards Hurdles he was eliminated in the heats. He also competed in the final of the 1934 British Empire Games 120 yards Hurdles but did not finish the race.
Personal Bests: 100 – unknown; 110H – 14.6y (1933); LJ – 7.50 (1929); TJ – unknown; Dec – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Summer Olympics | Athletics | RSA |
Johannes Viljoen | |||
| 100 metres, Men (Olympic) | 3 h5 r2/4 | |||||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 5 h1 r2/3 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | South Africa | |||||
| High Jump, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| Long Jump, Men (Olympic) | 38 r1/2 | |||||
| Triple Jump, Men (Olympic) | 24 r1/2 | |||||
| Decathlon, Men (Olympic) |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (1–0–1 1930 Hamilton ATH gold: high jump, bronze: long jump)