| Philippa Johnson-Dwyer | |
| Birth Name: | Philippa Johnson |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Sport: | Equestrianism |
| Birth Date: | 9 December 1974 |
| Birth Place: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Country: | South Africa |
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Philippa Johnson-Dwyer (born 9 December 1974 Johannesburg, South Africa) is a South African para equestrian athlete and double Paralympic gold medallist. Johnson-Dwyer won two individual gold medals at the 2008 Paralympic Games and two individual silver medals at the 2004 Paralympic Games.[1] In 2002 Philippa moved to Belgium to pursue a career in equestrian. Since 2002, Johnson-Dwyer has competed over 150 international competitions, including five Paralympic Games and three World Championships, making Johnson one of the most decorated equestrian athletes from South Africa.[2] [3]
Philippa became disabled after a traumatic car accident in the Autumn of 1998. She lost all her strength in her right arm and 60% of the strength in her right leg.[4]