Africa

Meet The 2016 South African Olympic Aquatics Team

Cameron van der Burgh will represent South Africa in Rio and will be joined by both veterans and newcomers alike.

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After Final Pre-Games Visit IOC Says Everything is Ready to Go in Rio

After the IOC Coordination Commission Chair Nawal El Moutawakel finished her final pre-Games visit to Rio the IOC has stated that “Rio 2016 is ready to welcome the world”…

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South African Athletes Say They Must Foot Most Of Rio Travel Bill

Despite a recent monetary influx to their nation’s Olympic Committee, South African athletes hoping to medal in Rio are still reportedly stuck footing most of their own Olympic bills.

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Chad le Clos’ Mother and Father are Fighting Cancer

South African swim star Chad le Clos confirms his parents are currently battling cancer.

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Take a Trip to Florida with SA Olympic Team Member Calvyn Justus

Watch Calvyn Justus and other South African Olympic Team members taking their final training trip before the Olympic Games.

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Chad le Clos’ Unbelievable Journey to Air Worldwide

“Unbelievable: The Chad le Clos Story” charting London 2012 champion’s journey to the Rio Games will be aired globally on 24 and 25 July 2016.

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They’re Off: Tanzania Becomes 1st Country to Official Register for Rio

The flood gates are open as the African nation of Tanzania has become the first country to officially submit its…

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Ous Mellouli Will Carry Tunisian Flag at the Olympics

Four-time Olympian Ous Mellouli will be carrying the Tunisian flag at the Opening Ceremony of this year’s Olympic Games in Rio.

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Chad Le Clos Records Two Wins on Second Day of Treviso Cup

On the second day of the Treviso Swim Cup Chad Le Clos won both the 100 fly and 200 free.

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Le Clos Has Eyes On Phelps, U.S. Trials

Chad Le Clos on Michael Phelps, “It’s incredible to make five Olympic Games.”

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FIU Swimmer Receives Botswana Swimming Award

Florida International University swimmer Naomi Ruele was named the Junior Female Sportsperson of the Year by the Botswana National Sports Council on June 6th.

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Meet A Mustang: Marne Erasmus (Video)

Meet South African SMU student-athlete Marne Erasmus.

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South African Record Holder Karin Prinsloo Announces Retirement

South African National Record holder and 2012 Olympian Karin Prinsloo has announced her retirement from competitive swimming at 26-years old. Goodbye…

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Men’s 10K Olympic Qualifier Breakdown: 25 Swimmers Set to Compete

Jordan Wilimovsky will lead the 25 swimmers who have qualified for the Olympic 10k Marathon Swim in Rio this summer.

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Lijun Zu Wins Men’s 10K Olympic Qualifier, 14 Others Punch Rio Ticket

Lijun Zu lead the charge of fifteen Olympic qualifiers today in Setubal, Portugal at the 2016 Marathon Swimming Olympic Qualifier

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