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.”

South Africa’s World C’ships Trials Arrive With Olympic Implications

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 …

South Africa’s World C’ships Trials Arrive With Olympic Implications

Chad Le Clos arrives at Kings Park next week for South African Nationals.

FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat 2019 – J3 – Finales

Dernière soirée de finales au FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat 2019 à Marseille.

Heemskerk Reaps 2 Wins, Shymanovich Makes History In Marseille

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FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat 2019 – J3 – Séries

Dernière session de séries ponctuée de belles performances ce matin à Marseille.

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Ilya Shymanovich just clocked the fastest 100m breaststroke time of his life, joining an exclusive club in the process.

FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat 2019 – Marseille – J2 – Finales

Plusieurs records de la compétition battus ce soir lors de cette deuxième soirée de finales.

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FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat 2019 – Marseille – J2 – Séries

Encore de belles performances ce matin lors de la deuxième sessions de séries au FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat à Marseille.

Heemskerk Produces 53.58 100 Free Prelim In Marseille

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FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat 2019 – J1- Finales

FFN GOLDEN TOUR CAMILLE MUFFAT 2019 – MARSEILLE Du vendredi 22 mars au dimanche 24 mars 2019 Bassin de 50m…

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FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat 2019 – Marseille – J1- Prélims

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FFN Golden Tour Marseille Day 1 Prelims: Proud On The Prowl

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Emily Seebohm Foregoing Australian Nationals For FINA Champions Series

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