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Philippa Johnson

Philippa Johnson-Dwyer 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. 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.

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Philippa Johnson-Dwyer
Personal information
NationalitySouth African
BornPhilippa Johnson
(1974-12-09) 9 December 1974
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sport
CountrySouth Africa
SportEquestrianism
Medal record
Para-equestrian Dressage
Representing  South Africa
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Championship IV
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Freestyle IV
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Championship IV
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Freestyle IV
World Equestrian Games
Silver medal – second place 2007 Hartpury Individual IV
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Hartpury Freestyle IV

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.23

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

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References

  1. "Philippa JOHNSON-DWYER". fei.org. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  2. "Para equestrian: Q&A with Philippa Johnson-Dwyer". Paralympic.org. 29 August 2016.
  3. Craig, Jermaine (6 March 2020). "Fighting to get back in the saddle". Mail & Guardian.
  4. "Biography". philippajohnson.com. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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