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Genevieve Lentz Olympic Referee & Born-Again Believer

Born and raised in Bonteheuwel, a former coloured township in Cape Town, Genevieve Lentz’s testimony is one of determination, passion, and an innate desire to bring glory to the Father in all that she does. Genevieve achieved the notorious title of being the first African Female to umpire a Table Tennis match at the Olympic Games, and has served her country 4 times at the Olympics. We sat down with Gen, had a heart-to-heart, and discovered all the beautiful intricacies of this godly woman’s life story.

Q Tell us a little bit about your childhood and upbringing?

“If God has placed a dream in your heart, surely He will see it become a

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