South African Olympic gold medalist Lyndon Ferns has gone through plenty of change this year. In April, he officially retired from swimming, and in his transition to civilian life he’s received many honor. This includes when in June when he had a pool at his old high school dedicated in his honor.
He turned another chapter in his life yesterday when he wed model Cara Burger in Pretoria, South Africa on Saturday. Burger was a 2008 finalist for Miss South Africa and is currently a model (as should be obvious from the shots below).
The 27-year old Ferns attended college at the University of Arizona, during which time he was a part of South Africa’s gold-medal-winning and World-Record-setting 400 free relay. He is also still the South African Record holder in both the 100 free and 100 fly.
Ryk Neethling, his former South African teammate, and fellow Arizona Wildcat, posted the below pictures of the wedding on Twitter.
Lyndon Ferns and Cara Burger stand near the cake at their September, 17th wedding. Via @rykneethling
Lyndon Ferns and Cara Burger stand near the cake at their September, 17th wedding. Via @rykneethling
Correction: Location of ceremony was corrected 9/19.
