Shaun Maswanganyi is a South African athlete who has made a name for himself in the US.
Shaun is multitalented in many sports but he decided that athletics was where he belonged.
Shaun said that his coach is the one who played a big part in him becoming a track athlete.
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After competing in sprinting, he saw that the sky was the limit and kept pushing.
He then spoke about his qualification in the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo.
He made a promise to his grandmother before she passed away that he would compete on an international scale.
Shaun Maswanganyi started off his career by playing different types of sports until he found his feet in athletics. Image: @tshedzo.mSource: Instagram
The young star said that there were many challenges and injuries.
Sometimes he felt like he didn’t know what to do.
The culture is different definitely but he’s gotten used to it.
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Shaun goes out occasionally for lunches and some get-togethers but things aren’t so cut-and-dried in the US.
He enjoys Caribbean food though and said that it was really good the last time he had a meal.
Outside of athletics, Shaun loves basketball and he’s a big fan of NBA player LeBron James.
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Speaking about his personality, he says that he’s a very outgoing guy.
He also spoke aboutCovid-19and how this will affect the worldwide event.
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Shaun Maswanganyi wanted a different challenge so he moved to the US to pursue a degree. Image: @tshedzo.mSource: UGC
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Thando MpembeThando Mpembe is a sports journalist who has a passion for all things entertainment.
In her spare time, Thando enjoys reading and spending time with family.
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She is an advocate for mental health and believes that a healthy body starts with a healthy mind.
Thando holds an Honours Degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg.
Her favourite quote is “Gentle reminder - you are not for everyone and that is a blessing”.
Shaun Maswanganyi had some challenges during his childhood but he didn’t let that hinder his progress. Image: @tshedzomSource: Twitter
Email: thando.mpembe@briefly.co.za
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