Philippa Johnson

Philippa Johnson-Dwyer

Personal information
Nationality	South African
Born	Philippa Johnson (1974-12-09) 9 December 1974 Johannesburg, South Africa
Sport
Country	South Africa
Sport	Equestrianism
Medal record Para-equestrian Dressage Representing South Africa Paralympic Games 2008 Beijing Championship IV 2008 Beijing Freestyle IV Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Championship IV Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Freestyle IV World Equestrian Games Silver medal – second place 2007 Hartpury Individual IV Bronze medal – third place 2007 Hartpury Freestyle IV

Philippa Johnson-Dwyer (born 9 December 1974 Johannesburg, South Africa) 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.

External links

• Philippa Johnson (and here) at FEI