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Natalie du Toit OIG MBE ( / dʊˈtɔɪ /; [a] born 29 January 1984) is a South African swimmer. She is best known for the gold medals she won at the 2004 Paralympic Games as well as the Commonwealth Games.
Women's 4x100 m Freestyle 34pts. Heat 1. 5. Women's 400 m Freestyle S9. Final Round. 1. Women's 200 m Individual Medley SM9. Final Round. 1.
EventUnitRankWomen's 5,000 m Open Water S10Final Round1Women's 100 m Backstroke S9Final Round1Women's 100 m Backstroke S9Heat 21Women's 100 m Breaststroke SB8Heat 12- January 29, 1984
Mar 8, 2017 · Natalie du Toit lost her leg in an accident at 17. After qualifying for the Bejing Games, she became the first amputee to swim in the Olympics in 2008.
Sep 3, 2020 · Watch how Natalie du Toit overcame amputation to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The South African swimmer won medals in both categories and broke world records.
Sep 13, 2023 · Learn about the inspiring story of Natalie du Toit, who lost her leg in a motorbike accident but became a legend in the Paralympic Games. She won 13 gold medals, competed in the Olympics, and received many honors and awards for her achievements.
Much more remarkable an achievement was the 16th-place finish in the 10,000-metre open-water event at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing by South African swimmer Natalie du Toit, a 24-year-old amputee who came in just 1 min 22.2 sec behind the winner even though all her competitors were able-bodied.
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Watch how Natalie Du Toit, a South African para swimmer, overcame a life-changing accident and competed at the Olympics and Paralympics. Learn about her journey, achievements and challenges in this video series.
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