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The South African Individual Olympic Qualifiers Following Day 6

Chad le Clos has qualified for three events going into the final day of South African Olympic Trials competition.

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South African Relay Time Trials To Rio Qualification (SA Champs Day 6)

The relay of Christopher Reid, Cameron van der Burgh, Chad le Clos, and Calvyn Justus time trialed their way to an Olympic spot in the 400 medley relay tonight.

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Le Clos, Tandy Score Olympic Cuts At South Africa Day 6 Prelims

Chad le Clos qualified for the Olympics in the 100 fly this morning at South African National Championships in Durban, while Brad Tandy scored a cut in the 50 free.

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Jarred Crous Becomes 7th South African to Qualify for Rio On Day 5

Jarred Crous became the 7th man to qualify for the South African Olympic swimming team after a 2:11.65 in the 200 breaststroke on Thursday in Durban.

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Cameron Van der Burgh Goes 2:10.13 to Win 200 Breast in South Africa

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (SA OLYMPIC TRIALS) King Aquatic Park, Durban, South Africa Sunday, April 10th – Saturday, April 16th…

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A Glimmer of Olympic Opportunity Arises on Day 5 in South Africa

Christopher Reid is looking for a second Olympic Qualifying Time in the 200 back after just missing it on a cruise in prelims.

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No New Olympic Qualifiers for S. Africa on Day 4 (QUALIFIERS UPDATE)

Chad le Clos’ 200 fly was the only new addition to South Africa’s Olympic qualifying.

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Chad le Clos Cruises to 1:55.0 200 Fly on Day 4 of South African Trial

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (SA OLYMPIC TRIALS) King Aquatic Park, Durban, South Africa Sunday, April 10th – Saturday, April 16th…

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Roland Schoeman Scratches 100 Free Prelims on Day 4 in South Africa

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (SA OLYMPIC TRIALS) King Aquatic Park, Durban, South Africa Sunday, April 10th – Saturday, April 16th…

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6 Men Qualify for South African Olympic Team After 3 Days in Durban

Myles Brown has qualified for his first Olympic Team this week in Durban.

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Le Clos and Reid Both Add Events to Olympic Lineup in Durban

Chad le Clos has added a qualification in the 200 free to his potential Olympic lineup on Day 3 of the 2016 South African Olympic Trials.

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Reid, Le Clos, van der Burgh Score Olympic Cuts At SA Trials Day 2

Christopher Reid, Chad le Clos, and Cameron van der Burgh each scored Olympic cuts at day 2 finals of South African Trials.

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South African Olympic Trials Day One Video Highlights

Watch video highlights from day one of South African Olympic Trials.

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Christopher Reid Breaks African Record in 100 Back Prelims in Durban

Christopher Reid didn’t score at NCAAs, but made up for that with an Olympic berth from the South African Olympic Trials.

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4 Swimmers Clear Olympic Marks At South African Olympic Trials Night 1

Sebastien Rousseau, Cameron van der Burgh, Myles Brown (above), and Michael Meyer all cleared the Olympic marks at night one of South African Olympic Trials.

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