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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]

References

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


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