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Ernst Francois van Dyk

South African Paralympic Athlete.

51 years old

South Africa


About Me


Born April 4th, 1973, an accomplished paralympic athlete who proudly represents South Africa on an international stage in Athletics, competing as a wheelchair racer and a hand cyclist. He was awarded the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson with a disability in 2006.

Accolades


Olympic Medalist

Sydney Paralympics - Bronze Athletics 2000

Olympic Medalist

Athens Paralympics - Bronze Athletics 2004

Olympic Medalist

Athens Paralympics - Silver Athletics 2004

Olympic Medalist

Beijing Paralympics - Bronze Athletics 2008

Olympic Medalist

Beijing Paralympics - Gold Athletics 2008

Olympic Medalist

London Paralympics - Silver Athletics 2012

Olympic Medalist

Rio Paralympics - Gold Athletics 2016

Athletic Links


World Athletics

Platforms