Nelson Mandella

‘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

Competed in rowing at the London 2012 Olympics and cycling at Rio 2016, but switched to skiing in 2017, winning four World Championship gold medals and a bronze in women’s cross-country and biathlon. Also won 10 gold, three silver and a bronze in a successful World Cup season. She finished with two gold medals at the World Cup final to take No.1 world ranking.

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