Fifth gold for Natalie du Toit at paraolympics


	Fifth gold for Natalie du Toit at paraolympics

michellezm

9-14-2008 1:21 PM

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michellezm says:

Wonderful achievement.

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probably my toughest race," said the 24-year-old South African, one of only two 
Paralympians who also took part in the Beijing Olympics. 
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had set for myself is a big accomplishment. It's been an emotional time for me, 
so I'm relieved," she added. 
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Olympics, du Toit finished 16th among 25 competitors in the 10-kilometer 
open-water swim last month at the Beijing Games. 
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