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Photographer | Leila & Damien DE BLINKK c/o Emeis Deubel |
Luvo Manyonga, born on 8 January, 1991, in Mbekweni near Paarl, is a South African long jumper. He grew up under poor conditions in southwestern South Africa. His father, a truck driver, left the family soon, which is why he and his older siblings were raised by his Mother Joyce alone. Despite these circumstances, Mayonga participated in track competitions, where his talent in the long jump discipline was immediately recognized by local coach...