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Natalie du Toit
How the South African swimmer became the first athlete to compete at the Paralympic and Olympic games.
In 2008, the South African swimmer, Natalie du Toit, became the first athlete to qualify to compete at the Paralympic and Olympic Games.
She tells her story to Fred Dove.
Photo: Natalie du Toit at the 2008 Paralympics (AFP/Getty Images)
Note: The audio for this programme will be available online from Monday 7th May.
Last on
Mon 7 May 201201:50GMT
BBC World Service Online
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- Sat 5 May 201209:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Sun 6 May 201206:50GMTBBC World Service Online
- Mon 7 May 201201:50GMTBBC World Service Online
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