Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2012 in South Africa. (Athlete, 23 Oct 2015)
Milestones: He became the first athlete representing Namibia to win a gold medal at the Para athletics world championships when he placed first in the T13 400m at the 2013 edition of the tournament in Lyon, France. (SportsDeskOnline, 07 Oct 2019; newera.com.na, 19 Dec 2013)
Awards: He received a sporting achievement award from Disability Sports Namibia in 2015. (namibiansun.com, 19 Oct 2015)
He was named the 2013 Para Sportsman of the Year by the Namibia Sports Commission. (namibian.com.na, 28 Apr 2016)
Additional Info: OTHER STUDIES
He has studied new media design at the College of the Arts Namibia. (Sport on the Move Foundation Facebook page, 15 Feb 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 15, 1991
Place of ResidenceWINDHOEK
OccupationAthlete, Physiotherapist
EducationUniversity of Namibia, Windhoek, NAM
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachLetu Hamhola [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m - T13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 10.78 |
| 2 | 400m - T13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 47.21 |
| 3 | 400m - T13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 48.76 |
| 4 | Men's 4 x 100m Relay T11-13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 43.66 |
| 6 | 100m - T13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 10.93 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 400m - T13 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 48.73 |
| 1 | Men's 200m T13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 21.74 |
| 1 | 400m - T13 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 49.07 |
| 2 | 400m - T13 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 48.14 |
| 2 | Men's 200m T13 | 2017 | London, GBR | 21.81 |
| 2 | 400m - T13 | 2017 | London, GBR | 48.40 |
| 2 | Men's 200m T13 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 21.59 |
| 3 | 100m - T13 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 10.98 |
| 3 | 400m - T13 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 48.68 |
| 4 | 100m - T13 | 2017 | London, GBR | 11.00 |
| 4 | 100m - T13 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 11.15 |
| 6 | 100m - T13 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.29 |
| 6 | 100m - T13 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.05 |
| DSQ | 400m - T13 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | DSQ |
