About Fanie van der Merwe
Born 1986. Fanie van der Merwe is a South African athletics competitor.
Fanie van der Merwe OIS (born 25 February 1986) is a Paralympic athlete from South Africa competing mainly in category T37 sprint events.
He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a gold medal in the men's 100 metres – T37 event and a gold medal in the men's 200 metres – T37 event. He also competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London where he defended his 100 m T37 gold medal.
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Who is Fanie van der Merwe?
South African paralympic athlete
When was Fanie van der Merwe born?
Fanie van der Merwe was born on 25 February 1986.
What is Fanie van der Merwe's occupation?
Fanie van der Merwe is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Fanie van der Merwe?
Fanie van der Merwe is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fanie van der Merwe. https://biography.guide/fanie-van-der-merwe/
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