Olympians Caster Semenya, Josia Thugwane and Lawrence Brittain have overcome so many obstacles in their journeys to the top of their game. ChaseYourDream
“There are a lot of battles that I have overcome, since the age of 18. You become a world champion and then your gender is questioned and I think that was one of the most difficult parts of my life,” she said.
Marketing executive at Bridgestone South Africa, Thandeka Ngoma, told City Press that the process of selecting the “right ambassadors was not an easy one”. “At that time, all that was in my head was that I must win so I can get the R150 000 prize money at the end the race.I had to do it so I could support my family.”
There are a lot of battles that I have overcome, since the age of 18. You become a world champion and then your gender is questioned and I think that was one of the most difficult parts of my lifeThe campaign aims to encourage people of all ages, abilities and passions to find the strength to chase their dream and overcome the obstacles they face on life’s journey, therefore it was only fitting that rower, Brittain was also part of the team of ambassadors.
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