| Intro | Retired South African pole vaulter |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | South Africa |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 8 November 1970, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Age: | 49 years |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
Riaan Botha (born 8 November 1970 in Pretoria) is a retired South African pole vaulter.
His personal best is 5.91 metres, achieved in April 1997 in Pretoria. This places him second on the African all-time performers list, behind fellow South African Okkert Brits.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing South Africa | ||||
| 1992 | African Championships | Belle Vue Maurel, Mauritius | 3rd | 5.20 m |
| 1993 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 2nd | 5.20 m |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | – | NM |
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 19th (q) | 5.40 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 14th | 5.60 m |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 4th | 5.75 m |
| World Championships | Athens, Greece | 10th (q) | 5.70 m | |
| 1998 | World Cup | Johannesburg, South Africa | 5th | 5.60 m |
| Commonwealth Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1st | 5.60 m | |
| 1999 | All-Africa Games | Johannesburg, South Africa | – | NM |