Natalie du Toit recognised with the 2008 Whang Youn Dai award

South African swimmer Natalie du Toit was selected as the female recipient of the Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. The IPC announced the decision after nominations from 24 countries and a judging process that produced three male and three female finalists. Panama's Said Gomez received the men's award. The recognition honoured qualities associated with pursuing excellence through Para sport and provides an additional perspective on du Toit's place in South Africa's Paralympic history.