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1994 World Junior Championships in Athletics – Men's 400 metres hurdles

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The men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 1994 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Lisbon, Portugal, at Estádio Universitário de Lisboa on 20, 21 and 22 July.[1][2]

Medalists

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Gold Gennadiy Gorbenko
 Ukraine
Silver Miklós Roth
 Hungary
Bronze Noel Levy
 United Kingdom

Competitors

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Jaco Jonker, born on February 5, 1975, in Vanderbijlpark and raised in Sasolburg, is a remarkable athlete with an inspiring journey. He attended Sasol Primary School and continued his education at Sasolburg High School. It was during his Grade 7 year that Jaco's passion for athletics ignited, and his natural talent quickly set him apart.

Throughout his high school years, Jaco excelled in various athletic events, including the 100m, short hurdles, and long hurdles. His exceptional performances led to his name being etched into several records at Sasolburg High School. In addition to his achievements, Jaco's circle of friends, including Terry Theron, Johan Blom, Werner Beukes, and his current best friend Maritz Van de Ven, played a pivotal role in providing him with unwavering support and keeping him grounded.

Upon completing high school, Jaco pursued higher education at Potchefstroom University, where he studied Regional and Town Planning. During this time, he achieved the remarkable feat of being selected to represent South Africa in the National athletics team. His dedication paid off as he secured the title of the second-fastest under 20 athlete in the 400m hurdles at the World Junior Athletics Championship held in Lisbon, Portugal.

Jaco's commitment to personal growth led him to Pretoria Technikon, where he pursued studies in architecture, further enriching his knowledge and skills.

Jaco Jonker's journey exemplifies determination, talent, and an unyielding pursuit of excellence. His athletic accomplishments and academic pursuits paint the portrait of a multifaceted individual who continuously strives to surpass his own limits.

Annually, Jaco Jonker hosts a Headboy weekend, a tradition that reunites him with a group of cherished school friends. This gathering includes a circle of close companions who have played significant roles in Jaco's life. Among those who attend are Werner Beuker, Chris Harmse, Christo Cronje, Corne Pienaar, Maartin Fitchat, Frans Janse Van Rensburg, Jason Armstrong, Johan Blom, Johan Cronje, Maritz Van de Ven, Morne Pienaar, Tjarras, Dean Blake, Smirre, and Johan Senekal. This tradition not only reflects the enduring bonds formed during their school years but also underscores the importance of friendship, camaraderie, and shared memories in Jaco's life.[citation needed]

Results

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Final

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22 July

Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1st place, gold medalist(s) Gennadiy Gorbenko  Ukraine 50.56
2nd place, silver medalist(s) Miklós Roth  Hungary 50.85
3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Noel Levy  United Kingdom 50.94
4 Robert Jarabek  Slovakia 50.95
5 Mohamed Al-Bishi  Saudi Arabia 51.70
6 Kevin James  Jamaica 51.90
7 Andrey Shcheglov  Russia 51.99
8 Jaco Jonker  South Africa 53.65

Semifinals

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21 July

Semifinal 1

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Gennadiy Gorbenko  Ukraine 50.81 Q
2 Miklós Roth  Hungary 51.04 Q
3 Jaco Jonker  South Africa 51.24 Q
4 Robert Jarabek  Slovakia 51.65 Q
5 Xavier Ravenet  France 51.84
6 Lukáš Soucek  Czech Republic 51.97
7 Hadi Al-Somaily  Saudi Arabia 52.37
8 Matthew Beckenham  Australia 52.68

Semifinal 2

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Kevin James  Jamaica 50.79 Q
2 Noel Levy  United Kingdom 50.91 Q
3 Mohamed Al-Bishi  Saudi Arabia 51.56 Q
4 Andrey Shcheglov  Russia 51.73 Q
5 Marcel Schelbert   Switzerland 51.82
6 Radoslav Holúbek  Slovakia 52.17
7 Corey Murdock  United States 53.00
8 Osita Okeagu  Nigeria 53.23

Heats

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20 July

Heat 1

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Gennadiy Gorbenko  Ukraine 51.26 Q
2 Marcel Schelbert   Switzerland 51.45 Q
3 Panayiótis Mandelidis  Greece 52.34
4 Andrew Franklin  Australia 52.40
5 Wang Hsiang-Yi  Chinese Taipei 52.78
6 Edward Clarke  Jamaica 54.66
7 Boris Gorban  Tajikistan 57.81

Heat 2

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Mohamed Al-Bishi  Saudi Arabia 51.42 Q
2 Lukáš Soucek  Czech Republic 51.53 Q
3 Xavier Ravenet  France 51.63 q
4 Robert Jarabek  Slovakia 51.78 q
5 Zion Armstrong  New Zealand 52.59
6 Borja Huerto  Spain 52.81
7 Chris Wagner  Canada 55.09

Heat 3

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Kevin James  Jamaica 52.14 Q
2 Osita Okeagu  Nigeria 52.54 Q
3 Markus Diemand  Germany 53.18
4 Aaron Haynes  United States 53.21
5 Lee Du-yeon  South Korea 53.23
6 Gabriel Burnett  Barbados 55.91

Heat 4

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Miklós Roth  Hungary 52.03 Q
2 Andrey Shcheglov  Russia 52.21 Q
3 Corey Murdock  United States 52.24 q
4 Jaroslaw Kalbarczyk  Poland 52.51
5 Daniel Hechler  Germany 52.90
6 Takahito Yamazaki  Japan 53.00
7 Alex Hunte  United Kingdom 54.04

Heat 5

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Jaco Jonker  South Africa 51.59 Q
2 Matthew Beckenham  Australia 51.83 Q
3 Radoslav Holúbek  Slovakia 51.95 q
4 Bartosz Gruman  Poland 52.50
5 Tibor Eckermann  Hungary 52.84
6 Lin Wen-Hao  Chinese Taipei 53.28
7 Amine Harchouche  Algeria 53.69

Heat 6

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Rank Name Nationality Time Notes
1 Noel Levy  United Kingdom 51.51 Q
2 Hadi Al-Somaily  Saudi Arabia 51.88 Q
3 Constantin Budeanu  Romania 52.53
4 Nobuyuki Suzuki  Japan 52.61
5 Andrés Alarcón  Spain 53.27
6 Yvon Rakotoarimiandry  Madagascar 54.06

Participation

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According to an unofficial count, 40 athletes from 28 countries participated in the event.

References

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  1. ^ Peters, Lionel; Magnusson, Tomas, WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS WJC - 1994 Lisbon POR Jul 20-24, WORLD JUNIOR ATHLETICS HISTORY ("WJAH"), archived from the original on 31 August 2013, retrieved 13 June 2015
  2. ^ IAAF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS - Eugene 2014 - FACTS & FIGURES (PDF), IAAF, retrieved 13 June 2015