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      Two Youth Olympic Medals

      South African Swimmer Makes a Splash with Two Youth Olympic Medals

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 5, 2026November 5, 2026 499 0

      The Tuks swimmer claimed bronze in the 200m breaststroke before returning to the pool the following day to win silver in the 100m, setting personal bests in both events.  …

      Leah Markgraaff Gets Team SA on the Medal Board

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_November 3, 2026November 3, 2026 653 0

      The 17-year-old swimmer claims South Africa’s first medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar with an impressive 400m freestyle performance.   Dakar, Senegal (03 November 2026) – South African…

      Lorenzo Cazzavillan

      Johannesburg Swimmer Qualifies for World Down Syndrome Championships

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 954 0

      The 21-year-old has earned three qualifying A times and one B time, but his family still needs help covering the cost of travelling to Portugal.   Johannesburg, South Africa (14…

      Pieter Coetze

      Pieter Coetze Is Making Waves on the World Stage

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 1,257 0

      The Tuks swimming star has broken the 50m backstroke world record and is building momentum ahead of the next World Aquatics World Series stop.   Uzbekistan (12 October 2026) –…

      Google Celebrates Tatjana Smith's Silver Medal with Global Tribute

      Tatjana Smith Comes Out of Retirement With LA28 in Her Sights

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 649 0

      After stepping away following Paris 2024, the four-time Olympic medallist has found a new reason to return to competitive swimming.   South Africa (23 September 2026) – Tatjana Smith has…

      Michael Houlie

      Self-Coached South African Swimmer Michael Houlie Making His Mark in 50m Breaststroke

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_September 2, 2026October 26, 2026 1,040 0

      After missing out on the Paris Olympics, Houlie developed his own training approach and is now targeting the 50m breaststroke at LA 2028.   Cape Town, South Africa (02 September…

      Pan Pacs Open-Water Action

      South Africa Returns to Pan Pacs Open-Water Action

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 784 0

      After a 12-year absence, South Africa has fielded a full 10km open-water team at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, with Pretoria swimmer Connor Albertyn leading the men’s contingent.   South…

      Katie Horne Set for One Last Junior World Challenge

      Katie Horne Set for One Last Junior World Challenge

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 643 0

      The South African swimmer is targeting a career-best performance when she takes on the world’s leading young open-water athletes in Santa Fe.   Gqeberha, South Africa (17 August 2026) –…

      Kendra Begley

      Kendra Begley Returns to the Commonwealth Stage for South Africa

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 1,599 0

      The Kings Beach lifesaver returns to the Commonwealth stage with a journey shaped by growth, dedication and purpose.   Glasgow, Scotland (31 July 2026) – Some inspirational stories are coming…

      Chad le Clos

      Chad le Clos’s Parents on the Pride of Watching Him Race

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 3,794 0

      As the South African swimmer became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, his parents shared an emotional tribute to the son who continues to make them proud.  …

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