The double Commonwealth bronze medallist has qualified for the 2026 World Short Course Championships but needs to raise R55,000 by 1 December to fund his trip to Beijing.
South Africa (10 November 2026) – After years of early mornings, long training sessions and sacrifices in pursuit of his swimming ambitions, South African athlete Guy Brooks is one step closer to another major milestone.
The 23-year-old has qualified for the 2026 World Short Course Championships in Beijing, China, but now faces a different challenge: raising the funds needed to get there.
Brooks needs to raise R55,000 by 1 December to cover his trip and take up his place at the international competition.
His qualification comes after an impressive period in the pool. A two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, Brooks recently returned to South Africa after completing his degree and swimming career at the University of Louisville in the United States.
He has since continued to make his mark at home, becoming a double South African champion at the national championships before competing at international World Cup events.
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In an appeal for support, he described swimming as the centre of his life for the past nine years, with every early start and setback contributing to his dream of representing South Africa on the world stage.
However, with the trip self-funded, he is now reaching out to the wider community, swimming supporters, former teammates, businesses and anyone willing to help him get to Beijing.
With the qualification already secured, Brooks is hoping that financial support will allow him to turn the opportunity into another proud moment for South African swimming.
Those who would like to support his journey can contribute towards his R55,000 fundraising target or help spread the word about his appeal.
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