A truly inspiring athlete
Natalie Du Toit's story is truly inspiring. She first represented South Africa internationally at the age of 14. In 2001 she had to have her left leg amputated at the knee after a traffic accident, but far from letting this stop her, at the age of 24 she has gone on to be the first amputee to qualify for the able bodied Olympics since 1928!
Natalie competed in the 10km women's swimming marathon at the Beijing Olympic Games. Did you see her carrying the flag for South Africa at the Opening Ceremony?
Natalie also competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, where she defended the five gold and one silver she won at the 2004 Athens Paralympics.
Natalie competed in the 10km women's swimming marathon at the Beijing Olympic Games. Did you see her carrying the flag for South Africa at the Opening Ceremony?
Natalie also competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games, where she defended the five gold and one silver she won at the 2004 Athens Paralympics.
Contents at a Glance
- Video Interview with Natalie Du Toit - Watch this!
- How did Natalie du Toit go at the Beijing Paralympics?
- How did Natalie du Toit go in the 10km swimming marathon at the Beijing Olympics?
Video Interview with Natalie Du Toit - Watch this!
This video is on overcoming disability in sport. The interview with Natalie is the first story, and finishes just before the seven minute mark.
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How did Natalie du Toit go at the Beijing Paralympics?
The answer is that she went great!
She won gold in the 400 metres freestyle, 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle,100m butterfly and 200m individual medley events in her classification!
Talk about an all around fantastic swimmer! What a brilliant effort!
She won gold in the 400 metres freestyle, 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle,100m butterfly and 200m individual medley events in her classification!
Talk about an all around fantastic swimmer! What a brilliant effort!
How did Natalie du Toit go in the 10km swimming marathon at the Beijing Olympics?
The Women's 10km Swimming Marathon was held at 9am Beijing time on Wednesday the 20th of August 2008 at the SY-Rowing-Canoeing Park.
Natalie finished in 16th position in a time of 2:00:49.9 (2 hours and 49.9 seconds), congratulations Natalie!!
For the full results click here.
Natalie finished in 16th position in a time of 2:00:49.9 (2 hours and 49.9 seconds), congratulations Natalie!!
For the full results click here.
Natalie du Toit's Major Sporting Achievements
Olympic Games
Beijing 2008
16th in the inaugural Women's 10km marathon
Paralympic Games
Beijing 2008
Gold:
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
- 100m Butterfly
- 200m Individual Medley
Athens 2004
Gold:
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
- 100m Butterfly
- 200m Individual Medley
Silver:
- 100m Backstroke
Commonwealth Games
Melbourne 2006
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Gold:
- 50m Freestyle EAD (multi-disability)
- 100m Freestyle EAD (multi-disability)
Manchester 2002
Gold:
- 50 m Freestyle EAD (multi-disability)
- 100m Freestyle EAD (multi-disability)
David Dixon Award
All-Africa Games 2003
Gold:
- 800m Freestyle
Afro-Asian Games 2003
Silver:
- 800m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
Beijing 2008
16th in the inaugural Women's 10km marathon
Paralympic Games
Beijing 2008
Gold:
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
- 100m Butterfly
- 200m Individual Medley
Athens 2004
Gold:
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
- 100m Butterfly
- 200m Individual Medley
Silver:
- 100m Backstroke
Commonwealth Games
Melbourne 2006
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Gold:
- 50m Freestyle EAD (multi-disability)
- 100m Freestyle EAD (multi-disability)
Manchester 2002
Gold:
- 50 m Freestyle EAD (multi-disability)
- 100m Freestyle EAD (multi-disability)
David Dixon Award
All-Africa Games 2003
Gold:
- 800m Freestyle
Afro-Asian Games 2003
Silver:
- 800m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
Natalie Du Toit's Official Website
"Be everything you want to be"
- Natalie Du Toit's Offical Website
- The best site to visit for the official news and information about Natalie Du Toit! Read her story, plus information on her public speaking, links to recent articles about her, and a 'resume' outlining her swimming achievements, community service and her dreams.
It's well worth a look!
The latest news about Natalie du Toit!
- Sports stars swim, cycle and walk – all for a good cause
- Paralympic gold medallist Natalie du Toit watched from the sidelines as her competitor in Sunday's 6km ocean swim, Olympic long-distance swimmer Chad Ho, ...
- Zuma honours great South Africans
- Among those receiving national orders were Miriam Makeba, slain anti-apartheid activist Dulcie September and paralympic swimming star Natalie du Toit. ...
- Visually impaired skier nears Olympic spot
- Five athletes ? all in summer sports ? have competed in the Paralympics and Olympics: South African swimmer Natalie du Toit (amputee), American runner Marla ...
- Moments in 2010 that will matter in 2012
- The likes of South African sprinter Oscar "Bladerunner" Pistorius and his compatriot, swimmer Natalie du Toit, regularly feature alongside top Brits like ...
"You can find the latest info about the Olympic 10km swim here"
What does Natalie du Toit do when she's not swimming?
Natalie has been studying sports management, and is keen about community service. She participates in a long distance charity swim each year that raises money to help out schoolchildren who need important equipment. She is also involved in helping the Cancer Association in Cape Town. For more details, check out her Official Website.
Or perhaps you could read her story in the book "Tumble Turn" by Tracey Hawthorne:
Or perhaps you could read her story in the book "Tumble Turn" by Tracey Hawthorne:
Tumble Turn - Natalie Du Toit's story by Tracey Hawthorne
You can find a copy of Natalie Du Toit's story "Tumble Turn" on Amazon
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Natalie Du Toit: Tumble Turn
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More information on "Tumble Turn" by Tracey Hawthorne
- Book Preview on Google Books!
- Read selected pages of Tumble Turn on Google Books. This page also has lots of info, such as where you can buy a copy.
- Review of Tumble Turn
- Book review on 'The Write Company' website.
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Natalie Du Toit on Wikipedia
Check out the Wikipedia link below for more great information!
Natalie du Toit OIS (born January 29, 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. She was one of two Paralympians to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; the other being table tennis player Natalia Partyka.Two Paralympians competed in Olympics, oandp.com; retrieved 2009-08-15. Du Toit became the first amputee ever to qualify for the Olympics, where she placed 16th in the 10K, "Marathon", swim.Dreams carry Natalie Du Toit to Beijing - Olympics News - TelegraphGeorge Eyser, who had a wo...
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Natalie Du Toit Guestbook
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- Nixy Nixy Jan 24, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
- Natalie, you are amazing - thank you so much for taking the time to spend at St. Mary's today (sat 24th jan). My daughter is 8 years old and swimming is her passion. When the olympics was on she got up at 4am every morning to watch the swimming. You gave her an autograph today and she was so excited. It is wonderful to see someone like you giving back to the comunity and inspiring young children. Thank you so much. Michael (my daughter) only wanted 3 things for christmas. A bike, your book and Ryk's book. We got her Ryk's book as she met him at the Short Course Champs last year. As soon as she has finished reading it. We will get yours. You are truley an inspiration - thank you so much for the time you are giving back. It means a lot to others. Thank you. Nicole
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- poutine poutine Dec 13, 2008 @ 7:22 am
- Very inspiring story.
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- eccles1 eccles1 Sep 16, 2008 @ 11:54 pm
- what a person !!
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- chrgr chrgr Aug 9, 2008 @ 11:58 pm
- amazing story - welcome to the Ultimate Olympic Games Group http://www.squidoo.com/groups/ultimateolympicgroup
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- daoine daoine Jul 21, 2008 @ 1:50 am
- Welcome to the Phenomenal Women group :)
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- enslavedbyfaeries enslavedbyfaeries Jul 11, 2008 @ 11:04 am
- Amazing story! I'll be cheering for Natalie. 5*'s
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