Achmat Hassiem
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Cape Town South Africa
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English
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Professional sportsman
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Achmat Hassiem says: Impossible is nothing. Possible is me.
Shark attack survivor, Achmat Hassiem lost his lower leg to a Great White shark when participating in a lifeguard training session at Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg in 2006. Since then, Hassiem has made an amazing recovery, learning to walk with his prosthetic leg, competing in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, 2010 IPC World Swimming Championships in the Netherlands and 2012 London Paralympics.
The road to London has been a long journey for Achmat with hard intensive training everyday for the past four years. It paid off when he came third in the 100m butterfly and won a bronze medal. Hassiem is captain of the Western Province swimming team, and has led them to victory for four years running.
Hassiem’s natural storytelling ability and charisma ensure that his motivational talks are memorable, and his enjoyment is obvious when he is inspiring an audience live or on television. He brings to life his experiences and how he overcomes his challenges with perseverance, focus and a positive attitude. The sports management graduate hopes to encourage young people like himself and others younger than him, inspiring them to believe in their dreams and to strive for them whatever it takes.
Shark attack survivor, Achmat Hassiem lost his lower leg to a Great White shark when participating in a lifeguard training session at Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg in 2006. Since then, Hassiem has made an amazing recovery, learning to walk with his prosthetic leg, competing in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, 2010 IPC World Swimming Championships in the Netherlands and 2012 London Paralympics.
The road to London has been a long journey for Achmat with hard intensive training everyday for the past four years. It paid off when he came third in the 100m butterfly and won a bronze medal. Hassiem is captain of the Western Province swimming team, and has led them to victory for four years running.
Hassiem’s natural storytelling ability and charisma ensure that his motivational talks are memorable, and his enjoyment is obvious when he is inspiring an audience live or on television. He brings to life his experiences and how he overcomes his challenges with perseverance, focus and a positive attitude. The sports management graduate hopes to encourage young people like himself and others younger than him, inspiring them to believe in their dreams and to strive for them whatever it takes.
Achmat Hassiem says: Impossible is nothing. Possible is me.
Shark attack survivor, Achmat Hassiem lost his lower leg to a Great White shark when participating in a lifeguard training session at Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg in 2006. Since then, Hassiem has made an amazing recovery, learning to walk with his prosthetic leg, competing in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, 2010 IPC World Swimming Championships in the Netherlands and 2012 London Paralympics.
The road to L
Shark attack survivor, Achmat Hassiem lost his lower leg to a Great White shark when participating in a lifeguard training session at Sunrise Beach in Muizenberg in 2006. Since then, Hassiem has made an amazing recovery, learning to walk with his prosthetic leg, competing in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, 2010 IPC World Swimming Championships in the Netherlands and 2012 London Paralympics.
The road to L
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