Mariette Van Heerden Quotes

Van Heerden was born in Southern Rhodesia but grew up in South Africa and was the holder of South African records in shot put and discus throw as well as a multiple South African champion in both these events (1980 and 1981). She was awarded Springbok colours during the years of the international sports boycott of South Africa.

She represented Zimbabwe in discus at the 1982 Commonwealth Games, 1983 World Championships and 1985 African Commonwealth Games. Van Heerden also competed in the shot put in the Commonwealth Games in 1982.