'Spiderman' prepares for Mexico 2017
Sonia Lindemeier is optimistic that her swimmer Matheus Angula is ready to rewrite history on the global stage.
Matheus ''Spiderman'' Angula has his sights set on the 2017 Paralympic world swimming championships in Mexico, coach Sonia Lindemeier says.
Around 550 swimmers from more than 60 countries are expected to compete at the Francisco Marquez Olympic swimming pool in Mexico next year.
In an interview this week, Lindemeier expressed joy over the determination the swimmer has shown since he started training.
“He is moving well in the pool and there is no doubt that Angula is destined for greatness.
“The good thing about Angula is that he is committed and willing to do anything to succeed.
“We want him to compete in the next Nedbank championships in South Africa for him to qualify to the Para World Swimming Championships.
“As a trainer, I am going to do anything possible in order to make him succeed because of the determination he has shown in training,” Lindemeier said.
Angula burst onto the scene after competing in the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired (SASAPD) National Championships this year.
''Spiderman'', as he is known to his friends, was born without legs 24 years ago.
His condition did not deter him, and he decided to chase his dream of becoming a swimming sensation.
The athlete got his classification to swim in the S6 category in freestyle and SB5 in breaststroke early this year.
He is the second male Paralympic swimmer to represent Namibia at international events, with the other being retired Gideon Nasilowski.
Lindemeier added that there are two female swimmers who could possibly be preparing for top competitions, but she was not sure if they have been training
lately.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Around 550 swimmers from more than 60 countries are expected to compete at the Francisco Marquez Olympic swimming pool in Mexico next year.
In an interview this week, Lindemeier expressed joy over the determination the swimmer has shown since he started training.
“He is moving well in the pool and there is no doubt that Angula is destined for greatness.
“The good thing about Angula is that he is committed and willing to do anything to succeed.
“We want him to compete in the next Nedbank championships in South Africa for him to qualify to the Para World Swimming Championships.
“As a trainer, I am going to do anything possible in order to make him succeed because of the determination he has shown in training,” Lindemeier said.
Angula burst onto the scene after competing in the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired (SASAPD) National Championships this year.
''Spiderman'', as he is known to his friends, was born without legs 24 years ago.
His condition did not deter him, and he decided to chase his dream of becoming a swimming sensation.
The athlete got his classification to swim in the S6 category in freestyle and SB5 in breaststroke early this year.
He is the second male Paralympic swimmer to represent Namibia at international events, with the other being retired Gideon Nasilowski.
Lindemeier added that there are two female swimmers who could possibly be preparing for top competitions, but she was not sure if they have been training
lately.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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