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

Secured her fourth women’s world surfing title in the final event of the championship in Hawaii, one day after qualifying for the sport’s Olympic debut in Tokyo. The 27-year-old won twice during the year at Jeffreys Bay and Landes, and was the most consistent surfer.

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