Johanna Benson gives Namibia a first Games gold

Johanna Benson won the women’s 200m T37 at London 2012 on 5 September, becoming Namibia’s first Olympic or Paralympic gold medallist. Her 29.26-second performance established an African record and followed silver in the 100m T37. The IPC’s year-end feature described the celebrations at home and the impact on interest in Para sport. Benson’s achievements brought national recognition and new visibility for athletes with disabilities, making her double-medal campaign a defining moment in Namibia’s sporting history.