Biography
Started: He took up the sport after he was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at age seven. He competed in non-Para athletics until 2013, at which point he began running against other Para athletes. (news24.com, 11 May 2017; heraldlive.co.za, 30 Apr 2014)
Reason: He had a passion for running from a young age. (news24.com, 11 May 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Facebook profile, 21 Dec 2023)
Awards: He was named the 2023 Sportsman of the Year with a Disability at the Eastern Cape Achievers Awards in South Africa. He won the same award in 2019. (news24.com, 27 Sep 2023, 04 Sep 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 5, 1988
Place of ResidenceHUMANSDORP
EducationNelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, RSA
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachGerrie Posthumus [Eastern Cape Academy of Sport]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 100m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.08 |
| 5 | 400m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 51.31 |
| 9 | 400m - T12 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 51.05 |
| 14 | 100m - T12 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 11.35 |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 5 | Men's 100m T11/12 | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 11.32 |
