2012 Nedbank National Championships for the Physically Disabled

The 2012 Nedbank National Championships

for the Physically Disabled were held in Durban 

this week. It was truly inspiring to attend the event and 

to see how much passion and dedication the 

athletes have.

 

Chad Gifford competing in the 400m freestyle

swimming event.

 

 

 Chad Gifford getting ready to compete 

in a swimming event.

 

 Adri Visser competing in the 100m freestyle

swimming event.

 

 Emily Gray competing in a swimming event.

 

 Emily Gray dives into the pool.

 

Silvio Lopes getting ready to dive in.

 

Swimmers dive into the pool for the start

of the race. 

 

Coert van Straaten in the cycling road race.

 

Athletes competing in the 100m.

 

A visually impaired athlete and his guide compete 

in the 100m. 

 

A physically disabled athlete rolls over after

hitting the sand in a long jump event. 

 

Grant Oosthuizen competing in the Boccia event.

 

A competitor in the Boccia event.