Simoné Kruger

Simoné Kruger
Xiomara Saldarriaga, Kruger and Li Yingli at the 2024 Paralympics
Personal information
Born (2005-01-14) 14 January 2005 (age 19)
Pretoria, South Africa
Sport
Country South Africa
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityCerebral palsy
Disability classT37
Event(s)Discus throw
Shot put
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • F38 Discus 38.10m WR (2023)[1]
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  South Africa
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris Discus throw F38
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Paris Discus throw F37/38
Silver medal – second place 2019 Dubai Discus throw F37/38

Simoné Kruger (born 14 January 2005) is a South African Paralympic athlete who competes in discus throw and shot put events at international track and field competitions. She is a World champion in discus throw and competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics where she finished fifth in the discus throw.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Matsuma, Lungile (18 July 2023). "Simoné Kruger Sets New F38 Discus World Record". gsport4girls. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Simone Kruger - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 3 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Simone Kruger closes the World Para Champs with discus world record and gold medal". Eyewitness News. 16 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Going for Gold at Paralympics: Meet SA's Simone Kruger". Good Things Guy. 27 July 2021.