Deaf Olympic swimmer Terence Parkin joins the Scenic Drive after being assaulted
Earlier this month, South African Olympic swimmer Terence Parkin was assaulted in a road rage. The deaf swimmer joined the Scenic Drive to share more about the incident.
Deaf silver and gold medallist Terence Parkin is a South African Olympic swimmer that was recently assaulted.
The swimmer was driving through Free State, on his way from Durban to Johannesburg, when a motorist in a BMW allegedly tried to force him off the road.
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Parkin described the experience as 'shocking.'
Parkin joined the Scenic Drive to share more about his life journey and the shocking experience.
"After that incident, I went straight to the police. Yes, he did speed and it was very unpleasant.
"I need to calm myself when I think about it. The guy was very angry but we must now wait for the court to investigate it."
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