| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 December 1984 |
| Education | University of Nebraska–Lincoln [1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
| College team | Nebraska Cornhuskers |
| Coached by | Glen van der Westhuizen |
Peter van der Westhuizen (born 21 December 1984) is a retired South African middle-distance runner who specialised in the 1500 metres. [2] He represented his country at the 2009 World Championships and 2010 World Indoor Championships.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  South Africa | |||||
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 22nd (sf) | 1500 m | 3:40.00 |
| 2010 | World Indoor Championships | Doha, Qatar | 18th (h) | 1500 m | 3:45.76 |
| 2012 | African Championships | Porto Novo, Benin | 11th | 1500 m | 3:43.40 |
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