NielC Posted December 10, 2013 Share Of anything in this world I haven't seen anything more inspiring than Pieter du Preez. In 2003 he was left quadriplegic in a cycling accident. He only has his head, shoulder, limited arm function and no hand or finger movement. I have heard that he has completed the 2013 event in 13hrs 20mins. Check out this link: http://www.health24....ronman-20130311 If you search for "supapiet" on Youtube you'll also find him there. What an amazing man! Against all odds. Edited December 10, 2013 by NielC Wayne Potgieter, fanievb and I am not SomeBloke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selous Scout (aka LegTrap) Posted December 10, 2013 Share We were there,what an amazing achievement for a very brave athlete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NielC Posted December 10, 2013 Share We were there,what an amazing achievement for a very brave athlete His brother was in school with me (matriculated in the same year). I visited Pieter a few times after his accident and his spirit never ceased to amaze me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am not SomeBloke Posted December 10, 2013 Share Wow… and here I was thinking I'd skip a run today because I don't really feel up for it. Going to set this guy's picture as my desktop for inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted December 10, 2013 Share that's amazing, don't take this guy on in an armwrestle!! query:why the two bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren911 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Inspirational, good luck to him!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopkop Posted December 10, 2013 Share Go Pieter!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NielC Posted December 11, 2013 Share that's amazing, don't take this guy on in an armwrestle!! query:why the two bikes If I am not mistaken the one bike is set up for 'cycling' (simulating a pedalling motion with the arms) and the one for the 'running' part is set up differently (using both arms at the same time to 'crank', not pedal, the bike forward). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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