The 28-year-old who once felt out of place as a child with a disability is at the Paris Paralympics representing South Africa in the 400m.
JOHANNESBURG – Collen Mahlalela grew up ashamed of his disability, always trying to hide that he was an amputee by wearing a long-sleeved jersey all year round.
“What I can say about the Paralympics is that I want to get a world record, which will lead me to obtaining a gold medal. My wish is to be ranked number one around the world. At the moment I am number 3 around the world in T47,” Mahlalela toldSilver medallist Collen Mahlalela believes there's room for growth after World Champs performance
T47 is a disability sport classification for disability athletics, primarily for competitors with an amputation or impairment below the elbow or wrist.
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