Schoenmaker Is First South African Female On Elite Roster Since 2013
While competing on day 5 of her nation’s championship meet, Tatjana Schoenmaker accomplished a major feat by becoming the first female to clock a World Championships qualifying time for Budapest.
South African Female Swimmer Becomes First to Earn Olympic Berth
Michelle Weber became the first female swimmer to earn a berth on the South African Olympic team…
Jonty Skinner Reflects on South Africa’s Olympic Trials, Gender Gap
Jonty Skinner (left) coaches one of the fastest sprinters in the NCAA Kristian Gkolomeev, among others, at the University of Alabama, and is a South African native.
The State Of Female Swimming In South Africa: Karin Prinsloo Interview
With its Rio line-up composed of 11 males and 0 females, the gender imbalance in South African swimming has been placed directly under the spotlight. SwimSwam spoke with Karin Prinsloo, South African swimmer, about her nation’s current situation.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
le Clos Wins 200 Butterfly and 100 Freestyle in Stellenbosch
Chad le Clos picked up two wins on the first day of the South African Grand Prix in Stellenbosch…
le Clos Takes Two Events at South African Grand Prix in Port Elizabeth
Chad le Clos collected gold in both the 50 butterfly and 100 freestyle on the first day of the South African Grand Prix in Port Elizabeth…
van der Burgh and le Clos Pick Up One More Win Each in Durban
Cameron van der Burgh and Chad le Clos both walked away from the South African Grand Prix with three victories…
Ahmed Akram Nabs Double Gold On Day 5 of 2015 All Africa Games
Ahmed Akram snagged two gold medals on the second to the last night of the 2015 All Africa Games in Congo.
Le Clos, Van der Burgh Continue Gold Streak at 2015 All Africa Games
Chad Le Clos came out golden at today’s All Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo.
Van der Burgh, Brown Earn Wins On Day One of All Africa Games
The All Africa Games’ swimming competition saw its first victors, which included South Africa’s Cameron Van der Burgh and Myles Brown.
