South African Paralympic athlete

Fanie van der Merwe (born 25 February 1986) is a Paralympic athlete from South Africa competing mainly in category T37 sprint events.

He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a gold medal in the men's 100 metres – T37 event and a gold medal in the men's 200 metres – T37 event. He also competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London where he defended his 100 m T37 gold medal.

References

External links

• Fanie Van Der Merwe at the International Paralympic Committee