Anzé Pienaar and Thelma Crossman had the privilege to meet one of South Africa’s most successful athletes, Ernst van Dyk. He is one of the most successful athletes South Africa has ever produced. Despite being born with a congenital defect, Ernst is a veteran of five Paralympic Games and a multiple medallist (including gold at the 2008 Beijing Games) in arguably the most competitive event in disabled sport, wheelchair racing and hand cycling. In 2005/6 Ernst received the coveted Laureus award for the world’s best disabled athlete.
Ernst is passionate about sharing his story, encouraging and motivating others to make the best of their lives.
