| Intro | South African paralympic athlete |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | South Africa |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 25 February 1986 |
| Age: | 34 years |
Fanie van der Merwe is a Paralympic athlete from South Africa competing mainly in category T37 sprint events.
He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a gold medal in the men’s 100 metres – T37 event and a gold medal in the men’s 200 metres – T37 event. He also competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London where he defended his 100 m T37 gold medal.