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2021 Swammy Awards: African Male Swimmer of the Year, Ahmed Hafnaoui

The man behind one of the most talked-about swims of the year; Ahmed Hafnaoui soared to Olympic gold this year in the 400 freestyle.

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South African Grand Prix Next Stop Durban

The following is a press release provided by Swimming South Africa  Durban, Thursday, 19th February 2015 – The coastal city…

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Young South African Team Ready for BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series

Swimming South Africa is hoping that the team they are sending to compete in the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series…

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Olympic Star, Chad le Clos, one of Cosmopolitan’s Sexiest Men

Swim News: “Chad le Clos, 2-time Olympic medalist, enjoys the post Olympic fanfare.” (Swim Photo Credit: La Press/Arena)

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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.

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South Africa Announces 2012 Olympic Team [VIDEO]

After some breath-holding, Roland Schoeman is officially on his way to London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Spain’s Costa-Schmid Swims Personal Best at Mare Nostrum

(Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Townsend Tops 200 Free on Day 3 at SSA Trials

Townsend won the 200 free, but a totally indeterminant number of Olympic bids were given out.

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VD Burgh Cracks a Minute in Breast at SSA Trials

And Darian Townsend is among a big group chasing Chad le Clos in the 200 free semis. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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In Briefs: Zandberg Done for South Africa?

Is former backstroking World Champion Gerhard Zandberg retiring?

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Versfeld Posts Top-10 Breaststroke Time To Add His Name to Shanghai Roster on Last Day in South Africa

Only 1 swimmer was added to the Swimming South African World Championships roster on the final day of competition from…

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Prinsloo Takes 4th and 5th titles, van der Burgh Posts World Best in 50 Breaststroke

Karin Prinsloo is going to take home a haul of gold medals from the South African Championships, after winning her…

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Vanessa Mohr a Star In the Making on Day 4 in South Africa

Finals Action Just like in the 50 butterfly (where she was the champion), 16-year old Vanessa Mohr was faster in…

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