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]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Philippa Johnson |
| Nationality | South African |
| Born | 9 December 1974 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Sport | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Sport | Equestrianism |
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]
References
edit- ^ "Philippa JOHNSON-DWYER". fei.org. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Para equestrian: Q&A with Philippa Johnson-Dwyer". Paralympic.org. 29 August 2016.
- ^ Craig, Jermaine (6 March 2020). "Fighting to get back in the saddle". Mail & Guardian.
- ^ "Biography". philippajohnson.com. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
External links
edit- Philippa Johnson (and here) at FEI
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