PRESIDENT NELSON'S LETTER TO HEZEKIEL SEPENG

Issued by: The Office of the President

Dear Ezekiel

The country and I are delighted at your achievement in Atlanta yesterday.

You are an example of conquest over years of deprivation and alienation. Your silver medal is a source of pride for all the citizens of South Africa.

I watched the coverage of the race with keen interest and I was highly impressed by your fortitude. I am convinced that young men and women like you will serve as a nucleus of an even stronger olympic team in contests to come.

I am proud of you

(signed)

Nelson Mandela