Du Preez rubs shoulders with sporting elite
Para-athlete Pieter Du Preez rubbed shoulders with the best in the sporting business when he attended the 17th Laureus World Sports Awards in Berlin last month. The 36-year-old, who was the only South African among the six nominees in his category, joined the likes of Usain Bolt and Lionel Messi at the awards function, which […]
“Supapiet” highlights importance of hosting SA Para World Cup
The first leg of the 2016 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup takes place this year in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, from 7-8 May. 2016 Laureus Awards Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Nominee, Pieter “Supapiet” du Preez, is currently taking part in athletics races in Europe before attending the Awards ceremony in Berlin on 19 […]
South African paralympic star Pieter du Preez nominated for Laureus award
South Africa’s remarkable and versatile Paralympic athlete Pieter du Preez has been nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award, following his outstanding performances in 2015. Du Preez won double gold medals in the time trial and road race In the H1 class at the Para-Cycling World Championships and finished […]
World Champion anticipates SA Para World Cup
The name “Supa Piet” is far from foreign when it comes to the sports of Para-cycling, athletics and Ironman triathlons. Ironman’s first quadriplegic contestant, Paralympian, and multiple Para-cycling World Champion, Pieter du Preez, who has made waves all over the world, continues to ride them high as he heads to Pietermaritzburg to compete in the […]
Two World Champions for Team SA at Para World Champs
Team South Africa celebrated two new World Championship titles on Friday when Justine Asher and Pieter du Preez won their respective Time Trial events, while Ernst van Dyk claimed a bronze medal at the 2015 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Notwill, Switzerland. Newly crowned Time Trial World Champion, Justine Asher, said the route suited […]