Natalie du Toit recently competed in the 2008 Bejin Olympic games for South Africa. She swam in the 10k open water swim, and all of this might not sound too extrodinary until you hear she had only one leg. She didn't win, but she didn't get last, which in itself is a huge accomplishment in the olympics, but it might be one of the best accoplishments due to the fact that she only has one leg, and alot of power is develpoed from your legs. She finish 16th, yet still seemed upset. Natalie du Toit should be a huge insperation to all children due to the fact that she showed the world that hard work can help you accomplish anything. Du Toit is sort of like one of the acctivities we did in class where the more bennifits you have, the farther you start foward. Du Toit might have been able to win if it wasnt for the fact that she had to take multiple steps back due to the fact she's missing a leg.
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MLA: Associated Press, ed. "Du Toit doesn't win, but inspires in Olympic debut." International Herald Tribune 20 Aug. 2008. 22 Mar. 2009
link: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/08/20/sports/AS-OLY-SWM-Du-Toits-Olympics.php?page=2
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