Mandeline Hoffmann — ZA-LA28
Athletes Mandeline Hoffmann
F57 — Shotput and Discus

Mandeline
Hoffmann

South Africa — Born 2003
Para Junior World Champion 2019 SA Record Holder — F57 Former African Record Holder — F44 LA 2028 Qualifier Age 22
"Resilience is not about what you go through — it's about how you rise after it."
Mandeline Hoffmann
1
World Championship gold
8.41m
SA Record — Shotput F57
26m
SA Record — Discus F57
8
Provincial representations
2017
Started para athletics
Her story

Rising through
every challenge

Mandeline Hoffmann is a 22-year-old South African para athlete whose journey begins with a rare genetic condition. At the age of 12, she was diagnosed with EZH2 Overgrowth Syndrome. She has lived with severe scoliosis requiring a rigid back brace for 12 years, bilateral patellar dislocations, and complete loss of function in her right leg above the knee.

Despite these challenges, she discovered her strength and purpose through sport — transforming physical adversity into an opportunity to excel, inspire, and redefine what is possible.

She began her para-athletics journey in 2017, where a passion for discus, shot put, and javelin quickly turned into a pursuit of excellence. Through relentless dedication and skilled coaching, she refined her technique and expanded her potential with each competition — becoming a World Champion at just 15 years old.

Classification
F57 (previously F44)
Disability
EZH2 Overgrowth Syndrome
Coach
Daniel Damon
Nationality
South African
Started athletics
2017 — age 14
Disciplines
Shotput, Discus, Javelin
Mandeline competing Mandeline in action
Records
South African Record
Shotput — F57
8.41m
South African Record
Discus — F57
26.00m
Former African Record Holder — Discus (Class F44)
Achievements

A career built on excellence

Major titles and competitions
Para Junior World Champion 2019 — Discus F42-F47Won gold at just 15 years old at the IPC Junior World Championships
Senior Para-Athletic World Championships 2019Selected for the senior team in the same year as her junior world title
Commonwealth Games 2022 — Team South AfricaPlaced 4th under the Raza Points System
World Ability Games 2022 — Bronze MedalShot Put after reclassification to F57
SARJA 9 GamesInternational competition representation
IWAS GamesInternational Wheelchair and Amputee Sports representation
Records and provincial honours
Current SA Record Holder — F57Both Shotput (8.41m) and Discus (26m)
F44 Under-15 and Under-17 Record HolderJavelin, Discus, and Shot Put
8 Provincial team representationsConsistent selection at provincial level throughout her career
Her vision
Mandeline aims to compete internationally and bring home more medals for South Africa, raise awareness for EZH2 Overgrowth Syndrome through motivational speaking and media, and inspire the next generation of adaptive athletes to see possibility where others see limits.
Beyond the field
Mandeline hopes to share her story through motivational speaking, mentorship, and storytelling — including potential documentaries and podcasts that highlight the power of determination and hope. Her athletic journey is a platform to inspire thousands to chase their dreams, no matter the odds.
In action

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Mandeline competing
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Mandeline in action
Mandeline competing
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A World Champion at 15. A record holder. A young woman who has risen through every challenge life has thrown at her. Now she needs South Africa to rise with her.

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