south africa paralympics 2024 achievements

As of September 4, 2024, South Africa has made a remarkable impact at the Paralympic Games in Paris. Here is a comprehensive summary of their achievements.

South Africa has had a remarkable performance at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Their major achievements are as follow:

• Gold Medals: 1
• Bronze Medals: 1

Players Outstanding Performances

1. Mpumelelo Mhlongo:
   • Event: Mens 100m T44
   • Achievement: Gold Medal
   • Details: Mhlongo won the gold with a time of 11.12 seconds, setting a new record in his category. He has overcome significant physical challenges, including a congenital deformity called amniotic band syndrome, and is now a three-time world record holder.
2. Louzanne Coetzee:
   • Event: Womens 1500m T11
   • Achievement: Bronze Medal
   • Details: Coetzee secured the bronze medal, adding to South Africas medal tally.

Achivements of Other Players

1. Shaun Anderson:
   • Event: Mens Individual W1 Para Archery
   • Achievement: Achieved a personal best score of 638 points, advancing to the 1/8 Elimination stage.
2. Nathan Hendricks:
   • Event: Mens 100m Butterfly Para Swimming
   • Achievement: Broke the 60-second barrier twice, finishing 8th in the final.
3. Karabo Morapedi and Elanza Jordaan:
   • Event: Boccia
   • Achievement: Made history as South Africas first-ever Boccia Paralympians.