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Born | 25 February 1986 | (age 38)
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Fanie van der Merwe OIS (born 25 February 1986) [1] is a Paralympic athlete from South Africa competing mainly in category T37 sprint events. [2]
He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a gold medal in the men's 100 metres – T37 event and a gold medal in the men's 200 metres – T37 event. He also competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London where he defended his 100 m T37 gold medal.
Personal information | |
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Born | 25 February 1986 | (age 38)
Medal record |
Fanie van der Merwe OIS (born 25 February 1986) [1] is a Paralympic athlete from South Africa competing mainly in category T37 sprint events. [2]
He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a gold medal in the men's 100 metres – T37 event and a gold medal in the men's 200 metres – T37 event. He also competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London where he defended his 100 m T37 gold medal.