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Athletics against the odds
Despite the fact
Mpumelelo (Mpumi) Mhlongo
(Finningley 2012)
was born with a handicap which affects the function of one of
his legs, he has achieved amazing successes on the athletic track.
At the 2015 National Championships for the Physically Disabled, Mpumi
became the South AfricanT44 champion in the 100m, 200m, long jump
and high jump categories - breaking the All African records for the latter
two. This qualifies him for the IPCWorld Championships in all four events.
He was named 2015 Sports Person of the Year at the University of
Cape Town where he is studying Chemical Engineering.
DoubleTrouble
Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez
(Sheffield 2013) were selected
to the 28-man Junior Springbok squad for the two-match series
against Argentina U20 during May; in preparation for the 2015
U20 Rugby World Championships in Italy during June last year.
The twin brothers, who graced the cover of the Sharks magazine in
October 2015, spoke highly of the College and credited Barend Steyn,
their 1st XV coach, as having played a key role in their development
and success.
They are now playing for the Sharks, whilst older brother
Robert
du Preez
(2011) has chosen to run out for Western Province.
Robert du Preez senior, father of the three talented players, is a
former Springbok scrumhalf and has joined the Cell C Sharks’ coaching
team. He will be an assistant coach during the Super Rugby season
and will then take over as coach for the Currie Cup. Last season
he won the Currie Cup first division trophy with the Leopards.
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