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Spotting ‘possible in disability’ in double Paralympic gold medalist Ntando Mahlangu – Johan Snyders

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Ntando Mahlangu, a double amputee from Pretoria, became an international sensation when he won double gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Ntando stormed to the finish, clinching gold in the Men’s 200 T61 and then not only managed to win another gold medal for the T63 long jump; he broke a world record with a final leap of 7.17 metres. What empowered this teenager to fly and succeed was Pretoria prostheses expert Johan Snyders, known as the Blades Doctor. Snyders not only gives mobility and athleticism to young amputees (through his charity Jumping Kids) but also enables them to get an academic qualification. BizNews caught up with him at his Pretoria residence and asked him whether he expected Ntando to do so well - and there is a surprise appearance of Ntando at the end of the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Sep 2021 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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