Natalie du Toit wins Laureus award

Brad Morgan

11th March 2010

South African swimmer Natalie du Toit was named the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability at a gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening. She is one of only five athletes to have competed in the Olympics and Paralympics.

South African Sport Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) president Gideon Sam told the Sascoc website: "Natalie has made us proud over the years, "he said". "All South Africans can be proud of her spirit and her never-say-die attitude."

'A true inspiration'

She is a true inspiration to each and every athlete in this country, indeed the world, and we are hoping that she can build on this prestigious award as we look ahead to the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics in London.

"It is people like Natalie that provide the incentive for the youngsters to aspire to greatness, he continued.

"She fully deserves this acknowledgement."

credit www.southafrica.info as the source of the material. Adapted.

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