Even when bad things happen you have to try to use those bad things in a positive manner and really just take the positive out of it. – Natalie du Toit
My parents gave me a boxer puppy as a present. I have wanted a dog for years and must first give her attention in the morning. – Natalie du Toit
When you are racing in an able-bodied competition, you’re all equal and you go out there and try your best, and that’s what counts. – Natalie du Toit
Qualifying for the Olympic Games was one of those moments where you just cry because it was like you’ve climbed Mount Everest. – Natalie du Toit
The situation in disability sport is growing, and girls like Ellie Cole are doing wonders. – Natalie du Toit
It doesn’t matter if you look different. You’re still the same as everybody else because you have the same dream. – Natalie du Toit
I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world and win awards and medals, but it was time to stop. – Natalie du Toit
I have always had a dream to take part in an Olympic Games, and losing my leg didn’t change anything. – Natalie du Toit
Back in my mind, I never, ever wanted to give up swimming; it was something that I would carry on with. – Natalie du Toit
It is wonderful to say that your days behind a school desk are over. It’s just another phase in your life. – Natalie du Toit
It’s been a dream for me since I was six years old to go to the Olympic Games and to finally have that dream realised is something massive for me. – Natalie du Toit
You have to work hard for what you want to achieve and you have to set goals and dreams and really go for them. – Natalie du Toit
