Philippa Johnson
Philippa Johnson-Dwyer is a South African para equestrian athlete and double Paralympic gold medallist. Johnson-Dwyer won two individual gold medals at the 2008 Paralympic Games and two individual silver medals at the 2004 Paralympic Games. In 2002 Philippa moved to Belgium to pursue a career in equestrian. Since 2002, Johnson-Dwyer has competed over 150 international competitions, including five Paralympic Games and three World Championships, making Johnson one of the most decorated equestrian athletes from South Africa.
Philippa became disabled after a traumatic car accident in the autumn of 1998. She lost all her strength in her right arm and 60% of the strength in her right leg.