Philippa Johnson
South African equestrian
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Philippa Johnson-Dwyer (born 9 December 1974 Johannesburg, South Africa) is a South African para equestrian athlete and double Paralympic gold medallist. Johnson-Dwyer won two individual gold medals at the 2008 Paralympic Games and two individual silver medals at the 2004 Paralympic Games.[1] In 2002 Philippa moved to Belgium to pursue a career in equestrian. Since 2002, Johnson-Dwyer has competed over 150 international competitions, including five Paralympic Games and three World Championships, making Johnson one of the most decorated equestrian athletes from South Africa.[2][3]
9 December 1974
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| Nationality | South African | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Philippa Johnson 9 December 1974 Johannesburg, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Equestrianism | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Philippa became disabled after a traumatic car accident in the autumn of 1998. She lost all her strength in her right arm and 60% of the strength in her right leg.[4]
