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Paralympics

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/ 17 September 2008

Now Pistorius targets London Olympics

Oscar Pistorius, fresh from winning triple gold at the Paralympics, has set his sights on more track glory, with the 2012 Olympics top of his list.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 September 2008

Medal number 30 for SA as Paralympics end

Ernst van Dyk rounded off the Paralympics for South Africa on Wednesday with a bronze medal in the last event of the Games.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 September 2008

‘Blade Runner’ does it again

Oscar Pistorius blazed to his third gold medal of the Paralympics on Tuesday, adding to three medals won by SA earlier in the day.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 September 2008

Du Toit receives Paralympic honour

Natalie du Toit was on Tuesday named winner of the Whang Youn Dai achievement award at the Paralympic Games in Beijing.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 September 2008

Du Toit turns attention to London 2012

Natalie du Toit on Monday said she was eyeing London 2012 after winning five Paralympic golds and competing in the Beijing Olympics.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 14 September 2008

Olympian Du Toit sprints to fifth gold

Natalie du Toit snared her fifth gold medal of the Paralympics on Sunday in an event 9,950m shorter than the race she took part in at the Olympics.

By Nick Mulvenney
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/ 14 September 2008

Van Dyk’s dream turns to gold

Ernst van Dyk swapped sports as he went in search of a Paralympic gold medal and his boldness paid off when he won the hand cycling event.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 September 2008

Pistorius wins second gold in triple bid

Oscar Pistorius won his second gold of the Paralympics on Saturday to keep his triple sprint dream alive, winning the 200m.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 September 2008

Langenhoven takes second gold

South African Hilton Langenhoven took his second gold medal in as many days on Saturday when he won the long jump F12 at the Paralympics

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 September 2008

Record-breaking Du Toit claims fourth gold

SA Olympic swimmer Natalie du Toit bagged her fourth gold of the Paralympics on Friday, leaving her just one short in her quest for five titles.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 September 2008

Glory days for SA at Para­lympics

It took only three days of the Para­lympics to transform the disgruntled faces of South African sports fans into broad grins.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 September 2008

Du Toit wins amid more doping controversy

Olympian Natalie du Toit grabbed her third gold of the Paralympics on Thursday on a day tarnished by more doping scandals

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 September 2008

Du Toit takes third gold in China

SA’s Natalie du Toit smashed her own world record on Thursday to grab her third gold of the Paralympics.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 September 2008

Johnson grabs second gold at Paralympics

Philippa Johnson won a second gold medal when she took top honours in the individual freestyle test equestrian event at the Paralympics on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 September 2008

Lombard adds to his medal collection

Fanie Lombard entrenched his position as the owner of the most medals by a South African Paralympian on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 September 2008

Swimmer Paul takes gold for SA

Kevin Paul beat his personal best time on Wednesday on his way to winning a gold medal for the 100m breaststroke SB9 at the Paralympic Games.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 September 2008

SA wheelchair basketball team grab first Games win

SA’s wheelchair basketball team broke their duck at the Paralympics in Beijing on Wednesday when they defeated Sweden 64-58 in a preliminary match.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 September 2008

Drug scandal rocks Games, but Pistorius thrills

The Paralympics was rocked by its first drugs scandal on Tuesday but ”Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius quickly created headlines for the right reasons.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 September 2008

Oscar leaves it late but still snatches gold

Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday won gold in the T44 100m in 11,17 seconds, taking the most difficult step in his quest for three gold medals in Beijing.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 September 2008

The sprinter who helped Blade Runner beat him

Paralympic sprinter Brian Frasure’s experiences in the sport inspired him to take up a career in prosthetics, skills that helped a rival beat him.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 September 2008

Du Toit, Pistorius shine in Beijing

Oscar Pistorius on Monday began his bid for a sprint treble at the Paralympics while compatriot Natalie du Toit won her second gold in the pool.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 September 2008

Hi-tech solutions boost performances

Equipment used by Paralympians has seen remarkable improvements in recent years, enabling them to close the gap on their able-bodied counterparts.

By Julie Ducourau
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/ 7 September 2008

SA’s Du Toit stars on day one of Paralympics

Britain took an early lead in the Paralympics medal table on Sunday as South African Olympian Natalie du Toit starred.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 September 2008

Another Chinese spectacular for Paralympics

China once again dazzled the world with a glittering ceremony as the Paralympics opened on Saturday in Beijing’s iconic Bird’s Nest stadium.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 September 2008

Paralympics set to open in style

More than 4 000 athletes are set for the opening on Saturday of what promises to be a dazzling Paralympics in Beijing.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 September 2008

Pistorius vows to put Sascoc disputes on hold

Oscar Pistorius vowed on Friday to put a spat with SA’s sporting chiefs saide and focus on winning gold in the Paralympics.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 September 2008

Natalie du Toit: We need to work harder with less

Mail & Guardian reporter Lucky Sindane speaks to Olympic swimmer Natalie du Toit about Sascoc’s poor management ahead of the Paralympics.

By Lucky Sindane
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/ 3 September 2008

Sascoc takes issue with Pistorius comments

SA’s Paralympics management team expressed disappointment on Wednesday at criticism from Oscar Pistorius, saying he should have spoken to them first.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 September 2008

Paralympics: China ready to show its might

Reflecting the high spirits throughout China’s Paralympic team, basketball coach Zhai Yongjun exuded confidence.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 12 July 2008

Pistorius still short of qualifying for Olympics

Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius missed out in another attempt to qualify for the Olympics on Friday.

By Andrew Dampf
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/ 13 June 2008

Natalie du Toit makes history

Swimmer Natalie du Toit will compete in the Olympics and the Paralympics at the Beijing Games after she was named in South Africa’s team on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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