Daniel du Plessis explained

Daniel du Plessis is a South African para-athlete from Pretoria, Gauteng where he competes for the IS Ability Sports Club.^[1] He is the current African record holder over 400m at 52.41 seconds in the T62 class.^{[2] [3]}

Du Plessis has limb deficiency in both legs due to fibular hemimelia which resulted in both legs being amputated below the knee. He uses prosthetic running blades.^[4] He is due to make his Paralympic debut at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Du Plessis has a degree in actuarial science from Stellenbosch University and works in the financial sector.^[4]

External links

• Web site: Daniel Du Plessis - Athletics Paralympic Athlete Profile . International Paralympic Committee . 12 August 2021.

Notes and References

1. News: Six local athletes off to Para Athletics World Championships in Dubai . 12 August 2021 . Rekord East . 6 November 2019.
2. News: Records tumble at disabled championships in Gqeberha . 12 August 2021 . DispatchLIVE . 27 April 2021.
3. Web site: New records by SA's best para athletes . Rolling Inspiration . 12 August 2021 . 1 July 2021.
4. Web site: Daniel Du Plessis - Athletics Paralympic Athlete Profile . International Paralympic Committee . 12 August 2021.