Okkert Brits
- January 10, 2024
- Vaulter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Okkert Brits |
| Occupation | Vaulter |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 22, 1973(1973-08-22) |
| Age | 51 |
| Birthplace | Eastern Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Okkert Brits Biography
| Name | Okkert Brits |
| Birthday | Aug 22 |
| Birth Year | 1973 |
| Place Of Birth | Eastern Cape |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Okkert Brits is one of the most popular and richest Vaulter who was born on August 22, 1973 in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Okkert Brits (born 22 August 1973, in Uitenhage) is a former South African track and field athlete who specialised in the pole vault. He was the silver medallist at the World Championships in Athletics in 2003. He was a four-time champion at the African Championships in Athletics and twice champion at the All-Africa Games. He was a gold medallist at the 2002 Commonwealth Games and took bronze at the 1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships.
He has been married to Jane Gillespie since 2003; they are the parents of Sarah Jane Brits (born in 2005) and David Okkert Brits (born in 2006). In 2009, Brits took part in the 3rd season of Survivor: South Africa, placing eighth.
Okkert Brits Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Vaulter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Okkert Brits is one of the richest Vaulter from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Okkert Brits 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His personal best of 6.03 m, set in 1995, is the African record. This made him the first African in the 6 metres club of vaulters. He competed in the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games finishing seventh in 2000. He ranked number one in the world for the 1995 season.
In January 2003, Brits tested positive for a banned substance ephedrine, which he claimed must have been in the energy supplement he took. For its being his first offence and ephedrine only being a stimulant, he was only given a public warning.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Okkert Brits Dating?
According to our records, Okkert Brits is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Okkert Brits’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Thomas Ranked on the list of most popular Vaulter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Okkert Brits celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.
Top Facts about Okkert Brits
- Okkert Brits is a retired South African track and field athlete.
- He specialized in the pole vault event.
- Brits won a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
- He also won silver at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
- His personal best jump was 6.03 meters.
- Brits held the world record for indoor pole vaulting in 1995.
- He was named South African Sportsman of the Year in 1996.
- Brits retired from athletics in 2004 to become a coach.
- He has coached several successful athletes, including Khotso Mokoena.
- Brits currently resides in Texas, USA with his family.