Chad le Clos

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“There are many ways of thinking about how I won that gold, and when I watch that race, even now… I also shed a tear thinking about what went into that race and what it meant to me.”

Chad Le Clos, 2013 SwimSwam Swammy Male Swimmer of the Year Award Winner

Chad le Clos rose to global stardom in 2013, and still managed to impress in the pool.

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14 Questions for 2014

2013 was our first Phelps-less year in a long while. Will the New Year bring a return of the iconic pre-race body-slaps?

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2013 Swammy Awards: Male African Swimmer of the Year

With a two new national records, a world record, a pair of individual golds last summer, and the FINA World…

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Morozov and Efimova Russian Swimming’s Sportsman And Woman Of The Year

The Russians have had a very good year in the pool, which included eight podium finishes at the 2013 World…

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South Africa, Japan Announce Rosters for BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series

Chad Le Clos headlines the South African contingent for the event, which starts January 31, 2014.

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Eight Swimmers To Look Out For In Herning

With the European Short Course Championships beginning on Thursday we decided to give you a list of eight swimmers to…

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VOLS land Coetzee, Junior World Medalist from South Africa

“I feel the coaches at Tennessee are very passionate and have great things planned for the future,” said Coetzee. “I really like the team they have and are currently building and feel honored to be a part of something this spectacular. The spirit of everyone seems amazing! Go Vols!”

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Van der Burgh wins South African Sportsman of the Year award, Federation also honored

World-champion breaststroker Cameron Van der Burgh won a South African Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year today. Fresh off…

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$2.218 Million The Final Tally at the 2013 FINA World Cup Series

Chad Le Clos (above) and Katinka Hosszu combined for over $600,000 of the more than two-million given away at the FINA World Cup Series in 2013.

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World Cup Wrap Up; Final Day In Beijing

The final evening of the 2013 FINA World Cup Series in Beijing should provide the audience with some exciting racing….

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Race Video: le Clos wins 100 Fly, Beijing World Cup, 49.41 (Shields goes 49.45)

Race video is courtesy of Universal Sports Network, a SwimSwam Partner.

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Race Video: le Clos wins 200 IM, Beijing World Cup, 1:52.60

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Race Video: Morozov wins 100 free at Beijing World Cup, 45.88

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Race Video: le Clos edges Shun in 200 Fly, Beijing World Cup, 1:51.7

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Beijing World Cup Day One

Women’s 800 freestyle World record holder Mireia Belmonte of Spain started out the night with a victory in the 800…

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