Charl du Toit

Charl du Toit (born 26 March 1993) is a South African former Paralympic sprinter who competed in the T37 class.[1] Du Toit has competed at two Summer Paralympic Games, London 2012 and Rio 2016. At the 2016 Summer Olympics he won gold medals in the 100 metre and 400 metre races, setting a world record in the latter.

Charl du Toit
Personal information
Born (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993
Pretoria, South Africa
Life partner(s)Chantell Olivier
Sport
CountrySouth Africa
SportTrack and field
Disability classT37
Event(s)Sprints
ClubMaties ParaSport Club
Coached bySuzanne Ferreira
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2012, 2016
Medal record
Men's para athletics (track and field)
Representing  South Africa
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio 100m T37
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio 400m T37
IPC World Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 London200m - T37
Gold medal – first place2017 London400m - T37
Silver medal – second place2013 Lyon4x100m relay
Silver medal – second place2015 Doha400m - T37
Silver medal – second place2017 London100m - T37
Bronze medal – third place2013 Lyon400m - T37
Bronze medal – third place2013 Lyon800m - T37

Personal history

Du Toit was born in Pretoria, South Africa in 1993.[2] He has cerebral palsy. Du Toit was educated at Hoërskool Akasia in his home city.[3] After matriculating from high school he attended Stellenbosch University.[2]

References
  1. Charl du Toit, IPC, retrieved 24 September 2017
  2. "Athlete Bio: Charl Du Toit". IPC. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  3. Botton, Wesley (24 September 2016). "Charl du Toit: Running is his life". citizen.co.za. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
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