Biography
Started: He got involved in Para athletics at age 25 in 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Athlete, 29 Aug 2024, 06 Nov 2019)
Reason: "Before 2018, I had never competed in athletics in my life. I also didn't do any sport since 2010 due to the severity of my impairment. After starting my life on prosthetic limbs in 2013, I focused all my energy and time on my studies and developing as a leader at university. In February 2018 I got my first set of blades, embarking on this journey of becoming a professional 'bladerunner'." (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Jan 2024)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION AND STUDIES
He earned a degree in actuarial science from Stellenbosch University in 2017, and he has since worked as an actuarial specialist and quantitative credit analyst. (Athlete, 29 Aug 2024; LinkedIn profile, 01 Jan 2024; Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 4, 1993
Place of ResidenceSTELLENBOSCH
OccupationFinance
EducationStellenbosch University, South Africa
Languages SpokenAfrikaans, English, German
CoachSuzanne Ferreira, RSA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | 400m - T62 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 53.56 |
| 14 | 100m - T64 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.72 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 400m - T62 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 55.34 |
