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Paralympian Sheryl James: inspiring a new generation of South African athletes

From New Delhi to Glasgow: Sheryl James's athletic journey continues

By Andries van Zyl • 16 October 2025
Paralympian Sheryl James: inspiring a new generation of South African athletes

Paralympian Sheryl James earned a bronze medal at the World Para-Athletics Championships in New Delhi, contributing to South Africa's four-medal haul. She now focuses on preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games and mentoring young athletes, aiming to inspire the youth and find new talent.

Louis Trichardt Paralympian Sheryl James returned to the beautiful Soutpansberg from the 2025 World Para-Athletics Championships in New Delhi last week, boasting another world-class performance.

Sheryl was part of the five-member South African Para-athletics team that competed in the event, who ended up winning four medals for their country. Puseletso Mabote won gold in the men’s 100m for T63 athletes (track athletes with a single above-knee amputation or a comparable impairment who com...

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