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

Was unbeaten throughout the year in the World Marathon Major Series, winning in Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York. She also set a new world record of 1min 41.47 secs in the 800 metres T54 in Nottwil, Switzerland. Has used a wheelchair since the age of eight after a playground accident.
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