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.”

Le Clos Downs Shields in Intense Day 2 of Action at SC Worlds

Full Name:	Chad Guy Bertrand le Clos
Born:	April 12th, 1992
	Durban, South Africa
Nationality:	South Africa
Status:	Active

Chad le Clos was born in Durban, South Africa. le Clos began his competitive swimming career at the age of 10. At the age of 18 the South African showed the world the kind of potential he had and one day would fulfill. 2010 Youth Olympic Games In 2010 le Clos attended the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and took home five medals. He won the 200 IM, finished second in the 100 and 200 butterfly as well as the 400 freestyle and was part of the South African 4 x 100 freestyle relay that collected the bronze. 2010 Commonwealth Games That same year he attended the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. After his performances in Singapore his success at the games was not surprising. In Delhi he won the 200 butterfly and the 400 IM in games record times. He was also part of the men's 4 x 100 medley relay which won the silver and the 4 x 200 freestyle relay which took the bronze. To cap off his breakout season le Clos took the gold in the men's 200 butterfly at the Short Course World Championships in Dubai. 2011 World Championships At the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai le Clos posted a best time in the 200 butterfly, but finished fifth …

Le Clos Downs Shields in Intense Day 2 of Action at SC Worlds

Chad le Clos is ready to challenge Tom Shields for the 100 fly title on day 2 in Istanbul (Daniele Badolato / Lapresse)

Olympic Champion Meilutyte sets championships record; Day one preliminaries

The 11th FINA Short Course World Championships began in Istanbul, Turkey earlier today. There will be 958 athletes from 162…

Schoeman; Le Clos; Ye Among South African/Chinese Participants in Supersport Series

Roland Schoeman is among the members of the South African and Chinese teams that were announced today for the mega-money SuperSport Series that will be held in Perth in January.

6 Things to Watch in Istanbul; Ryan Lochte Gets Big Butterfly Competition

Ryan Lochte is ready to explore his butterfly events further in Istanbul (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

After Receiving a Refund for Their Travels Expenses the South Africans are Off to World Championships

Upon qualifying for the World Short Course Championships South African swimmers were told they would have to pay close to…

Will Michael Phelps be Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year Again?

Swim News: ” From Mark Spitz to Shirley Babashoff and David Berkoff, Sports Illustrated has told swimming’s history in detail.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

Chad le Clos crowned Sports Star of the Year

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The Chad Le Clos Swimming Photo Vault

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Bovell’s 100 IM Takes Top Honors in Stockholm, Pushes Him Into the Money

George Bovell had the highest-scoring swim at the Stockholm World Cup, but Hosszu and To remain in the lead. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

South Africa Invite 25 to World Championships, But Add Nearly $1,000 Catch

Darian Townsend is having a great fall already, and is one of 25 South Africans invited to Istanbul, with a catch. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

WC Updates: Agnel, Muffat Set to Debut in Berlin; South Africans Pull Out of Stockholm

South African Roland Schoeman has pulled out of the Stockholm World Cup meet, along with all of his South African teammates. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

The Boys From Bolles Blast 2 High School Records

Garrett Reports: World Cup winnings, high school records, and SwimSwam’s poll of the Week. (Photo Courtesy © Sergio Lopez)

Doha Day 1 Features Similar Suspects, Triple Wins for Hosszu and Seto

Katinka Hosszu of Hungary continues to dominate the 2012 FINA World Cup Series

To, Hosszu Take Points Lead After Meet 1 of 2012 FINA World Cup

Australia’s Kenneth To leads the men’s side in the dash for $100,000. (Photo Courtesy: Swimming Australia)

Katinka Hosszu Already Above $10K at FINA World Cup Series (Money List)

Former USC Trojan Katinka Hosszu is cashing in on 7 wins in two days in Dubai. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)