Meyer has arrived
13-year-old looks ahead
At just 13-years-old, Paralympics hopeful Lize Meyer has signalled her goal to become a world best and to follow in the footsteps of her fellow Namibian athletes who have stood on global podiums.
Young Para-athlete Liz Meyer is an emblem of hope and courage after committing her life towards athletics despite being born without a right hand.
Her biggest dream is to represent her country at the highest level and to grow into a super athlete.
Meyer already signalled her aspirations after a scintillating performance at the just-ended SASAPD championships in Johannesburg from 19 to 21 March.
“I was born without a right hand, but I am doing what I can to become a global star. Needless to say that competing in South Africa with only one hand was very challenging. But this has never prevented me from leading a life as normal as possible,” Meyer said.
Meyer secured a distance of 8,34m throw in shotput, which was a record, as well as a 20,2m in the discus under-14 event.
The multi-talented athlete clocked 14,52seconds in 100m and 30,26s in the 200m event.
“I am passionate about athletics and sport in general and I strive to compete for Namibia internationally.
“I am so sportive that I even play netball at my school as well,” Meyer revealed.
The athlete would have given qualifying for this year's Commonwealth Games a chance had she not been restricted by her age.
The athlete will only be able to compete when she turns 14.
“I will do my best to qualify for the next Commonwealth Games. There are events in Europe later this year and it’s my objective to qualify and compete at this events.
“My dream is to qualify to the world Paralympics Games,” the athlete said.
She thanked her coach Elize Erasmus, her father and coach Henk Botha for motivating her.
Meyer hopes that corporate Namibia will assist her and many other athletes in making their dreams a reality.
She further hopes that her participation in competitions will motivate other athletes.
“My message to all athletes is that obstacles are there to challenge us and perseverance is the only way. No excuse - just do it.”
Her biggest dream is to represent her country at the highest level and to grow into a super athlete.
Meyer already signalled her aspirations after a scintillating performance at the just-ended SASAPD championships in Johannesburg from 19 to 21 March.
“I was born without a right hand, but I am doing what I can to become a global star. Needless to say that competing in South Africa with only one hand was very challenging. But this has never prevented me from leading a life as normal as possible,” Meyer said.
Meyer secured a distance of 8,34m throw in shotput, which was a record, as well as a 20,2m in the discus under-14 event.
The multi-talented athlete clocked 14,52seconds in 100m and 30,26s in the 200m event.
“I am passionate about athletics and sport in general and I strive to compete for Namibia internationally.
“I am so sportive that I even play netball at my school as well,” Meyer revealed.
The athlete would have given qualifying for this year's Commonwealth Games a chance had she not been restricted by her age.
The athlete will only be able to compete when she turns 14.
“I will do my best to qualify for the next Commonwealth Games. There are events in Europe later this year and it’s my objective to qualify and compete at this events.
“My dream is to qualify to the world Paralympics Games,” the athlete said.
She thanked her coach Elize Erasmus, her father and coach Henk Botha for motivating her.
Meyer hopes that corporate Namibia will assist her and many other athletes in making their dreams a reality.
She further hopes that her participation in competitions will motivate other athletes.
“My message to all athletes is that obstacles are there to challenge us and perseverance is the only way. No excuse - just do it.”
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