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L. J. van Zyl

South African hurdler

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    Born 1985
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Updated 2026-06-21

Louis Jacobus van Zyl, better known as L. J. van Zyl, is a retired South African athlete who competed in the 400 metre hurdles. He is the South African record holder in the event with a personal best of 47.66 seconds, which he achieved twice, three months apart. His time ranks him in the all-time top 25. He is a three-time African Champion in the event and competed for his country at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.

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Source confidence75.0
Completeness85.0
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