Natalie du Toit swam for South Africa in the Beijing Oylmpics. She was in the 10k open water swim and finished a "disappointing 16th, though most considered this a miracle. Du Toit lost one of her legs from the knee down after a motercycle accident. This is a huge feat to overcome since your legs generate a lot of power. This just shows that if you train hard, you can accoplish many things. It also shows that being mentally strong helps alot in life. Du Toit could have given up swimming after her accident, yet she kept on training. It's also very insperational to see her compeating at the highest level, because I bet almos everyone thought her career was over. Du Toit should be a role modle to all because she show us that you need yto believe in yourself in order to accomplish anything.
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MLA: "Du Toit doesn't win, but inspires in Olympic debut." Herald Tribune. 20 August 2008. 4 Febuary 2009 http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/08/20/sports/AS-OLY-SWM-Du-Toits-Olympics.php
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