Paralympic swimmer, Kat Swanepoel, faced challenges before the 2024 Paris Paralympics but remains determined to fly South Africa's flag high.
Paralympic swimmer, Kat Swanepoel, faced challenges before the 2024 Paris Paralympics but remains determined to fly South Africa’s flag high.
However, her road to the Paris 2024 Paralympics took an unexpected turn, one that would shake even the most seasoned athletes.Swanepoel has represented South Africa in wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball.She then learned that she would now compete against athletes with more physical function.This sudden change meant she had to adapt quickly. Not only did she need to rethink her entire strategy, but she also had to learn a new stroke for the individual medley.
But with the support of her teammates, who she describes as “brothers and sisters,” Kat Swanepoel is ready to take on the world, according toReflecting on the Tokyo Paralympics, which took place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kat Swanepoel highlighted the importance of team support.This time, with families allowed to travel, she feels even more supported but knows her swimming family will be right there with her.
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