| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 May 1988 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Shot put |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) |
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Jan Petrus Hoffman (born 1 May 1988) is a South African male shot putter who won two individual gold medal at the Youth World Championships. [1]
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