Liezel van der Westhuizen became the first sighted South African woman to pilot a blind athlete across the Himalayas on a tandem bicycle, a powerful journey of trust, resilience and human potential.

Liezel van der Westhuizen piloting a blind athlete on a tandem bicycle across the Himalayas, becoming the first sighted South African woman to complete the challenging route with a visually impaired athlete. The expedition symbolises resilience, teamwork and mental strength and now forms part of Liezel’s keynote talks on leadership, perseverance and performing under pressure.