Team South Africa has added a silver medal to its tally at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Louzanne Ceotzee was second in the T11 1500 metres. The blind athlete ran with guide Erasmus Badenhorst.
“I’m very overwhelmed, and I couldn’t have asked for a better race, a better guide or better preparation. I’m very thankful for just how everything went down.”
Great start to the day for @TeamSA2020 as Louzanne Coetzee and her guide Erasmus Badenhorst won a silver medal 🥈 in the women’s T11 1500m with an African record of 4:40.96. This is the 3rd medal for #TeamSA. #YouDeserveIt #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/3p6NCMoWQR
— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) August 30, 2021
Team South Africa has two more athletes in finals later on Monday.
It bagged two golds at the weekend, from Ntando Mhlangu, with a long jump world record, and Anrune Weyers in the 400. Both athletes will take part in more events.
.@TeamSA2020 #Gold🥇medalists @AnRUNel and #NtandoMahlangu share their thoughts on the outstanding performances.#YouDeserveIt #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/5tDG05O2tV
— SABC Sport (@SABC_Sport) August 29, 2021
