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‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

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‘Sport has the power to change the world’ – Nelson Mandela, 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards

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Ryk

Neethling

Ryk Neethling was the first South African to compete in four successive Olympic Games. He won Olympic gold in the 4×100 metres freestyle relay at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. He was also a Commonwealth and World Champion.

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