SA star’s tough new challenge
OLYMPIC gold medallist Sizwe Ndlovu doesn’t shy away from a challenge.
In fact, the 37-year-old says growing up in poverty helped him develop into the Olympic medal winner he is today.
“If I had to live my life again I wouldn’t change a thing. I learnt valuable life lessons. It made me who I am and, without that upbringing, I don’t think I would have stood on the podium and won gold for South Africa.”
Ndlovu, who was part of South Africa’s rowing team that won gold at the London 2012 Olympics, spent many years growing up with his grandparents in Newcastle..
Ndlovu barely saw his parents, who were trying to make a living in Johannesburg.So it’s hardly surprising he jumped at the chance to help raise funds for underprivilleged children in South Africa. In March, Ndlovu will take part in the Unogwaja challenge – a 10-day, 1 660km cycle from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg, followed by a gruelling 89km run in the Comrades marathon the next day.
Proceeds go to The Unogwaja Light Fund, which supports community-based organisations focusing on education and skills development.
He knows Unogwaja will be an extreme challenge, but says he relishes it.
For more details visit http:// unogwaja.com or contact Ndlovu on getseizetounogwaja@gmail.com.