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 Botha's previous accomplishments are testaments to determination and will to succeed.
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Ran in more than 40 Marathons, 9 of which were 90 km. competitions

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2000    
Climbed Mt. Kilimayaro.

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1998     
Cycled 7,000 km from Vancouver, B.C. to St. John, Newfoundland coast to coast in 28 days

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1997     
Cycled Vancouver, B.C. to Ontario 3,400 km in 14 days

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1996     
Cycled nonstop Peace River, AB to Edmonton, AB in 19 hours 25 minutes to raise money for Fitness Center in Grimshaw (508 km)

Cycled 180 km. Inuvik, N.W.T. to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. over ice in ‑25 degrees C weather in 1 day.

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1992     
Cycled United States coast to coast in 34 days, unsupported.
Cycled the span of South Africa
Cycled Seattle to Los Angeles in 14 days

Botha's passion for endurance sports goes far beyond active participation. He held a position of Team Physician for the South African Running Team. He toured with the team to several World Championships. He also serves as Team Doctor for a Mens’ Senior Hockey Team, the Grimshaw Huskies.

As an advocate of physical fitness, he has raised funds for the purchase of fitness equipment in several communities in the capacity of a fitness consultant. He has maintained an ongoing crusade in promoting health and well being.