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Joan Harrison, South Africa’s First Olympic Swimming Champion, Passes Away At 89

Joan Harrison, South Africa’s first Olympic swimming gold medalist, has died at 89. She won 100 backstroke gold at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.

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UVA Commit Jessica Thompson Leads South Africa’s Dominance With Eight Golds At African Juniors

Virginia commit Jessica Thompson led South Africa’s dominance at African Juniors, capturing eight gold medals across individual and relay events.

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arena Swim of the Week: Abdelrahman Elaraby Breaks Super-Suited African Record In 50 Fly

Elaraby fired off a time of 22.80 in the fifth round of the 50 fly skins in Monaco, breaking Roland Schoeman’s super-suited African Record of 22.90.

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WADA Revokes Accreditation For Africa’s Only Testing Lab

The Bloemfontein Lab, located in South Africa, is no longer WADA-accredited following a suspension, leaving Africa without a testing lab.

Discover the Ultimate Aquatic Experience at ONEflow Aquatics in Somabay, Egypt

ONEflow Aquatics, the premier destination for camps in the heart of Somabay, Egypt, redefines excellence, offering world-class facilities.

2025 Mare Nostrum Monaco: Day One Finals Live Recap

New Zealand’s Olympian Lewis Clareburt will take on the tough double of the men’s 200m fly and 200m IM on day one finals at Mare Nostrum in Monaco.

2025 Mare Nostrum – Monaco: Day 1 Prelims Recap – Pilato Makes Some Noise In 50 Breast

The 2025 Mare Nostrum tour kicked off in Monaco this morning with some big names in attendance, although most kept their powder dry for this evening.

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Mary Sophie Harvey Concludes Giant Open With 200 IM Personal Best

On-fire Mary-Sophie Harvey of Canada completed her 2025 Giant Open campaign with another personal best, this time in the 200m IM.

High-Level International Meets For May 2025

World record holder and Olympic champion Pan Zhanle will most likely be competing at the Chinese National Championships taking place this month.

Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Given 21-Month Suspension for Missing Doping Tests

22-year-old Ahmed Hafnaoui has admitted to missing three anti-doping tests in a 12 month period, which is considered an anti-doping rules violation.

21 meses de suspensión para el campeón olímpico y mundial Ahmed Hafnaoui

La suspensión es efectiva desde el 11 de abril de 2024 y todos sus resultados desde esa fecha están anulados. El castigo será hasta el 10 de enero de 2026.

Pieter Coetze Clocks 1:56.07 200 Back On Final Day Of South African Championships

Olympic finalist Pieter Coetze notched a time of 1:56.07 to take the 200m backstroke on the final night of action at the 2025 South African Championships.

Pieter Coetze Clocks World Championships-Worthy 50 Free Time

Pieter Coetze continues to impress at the 2025 South African National Championships, clocking a Singapore-worthy effort in the 50m freestyle.

South African Olympic Finalist Pieter Coetze Clocks Lifetime Best 100 Free

20-year-old Pieter Coetze entered new territory in the men’s 100m free, dipping beneath the 49-second barrier for the first time in his young career.

Sates & Meder Add Names To South African Roster For Singapore

21-year-old Matt Sates earned World Championships qualification in the men’s 200m IM on day two of the 2025 South African National Championships.