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South Africa’s Emma Chelius Retires At Conclusion Of SC Championships

28-year-old Emma Chelius decided to hang up her goggles at the conclusion of the 2024 South African Short Course National Championships.

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Eight Swimmers Inducted into the South African Hall of Fame

30 local sporting legends were inducted into the South African Hall of Fame last month, including eight former Olympic swimmers.

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The Impact of Non-U.S. Swimmers In The NCAA

Frenchman Leon Marchand is one of several male swimmers who have taken over the NCAA in recent years.

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Darian Townsend Named New Head Coach & CEO of Phoenix Swim Club

The 2004 Olympic gold medalist will take over at PSC after longtime head coach Garrett McCaffrey stepped down in April.

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Gare Epiche: La 4×100 Sudafricana Che Sconvolse Atene 2004

Gare epiche: La storica medaglia d’oro del Sudafrica alle Olimpiadi di Atene dl 2004 nella staffetta 4×100 metri stile libero maschili

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Epic Swims: The South African Quartet Who Shocked the 2004 Olympics

Heading into the 2004 Olympics, the men’s 4×100 free relay was a hot commodity. The United States had swept the…

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Rick DeMont; An Artist’s Approach to Coaching

When speaking with Rick DeMont it doesn’t take long to learn that he has a unique outlook on the sport…

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Sarah Sjostrom, Chad Le Clos Win 2017 World Cup Titles

Sarah Sjostrom won her first-ever FINA World Cup title by a wide margin, while Chad le Clos outlasted Vladimir Morozov to win his fourth overall title.

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South African Terence Parkin Named Foundation Ambassador

The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, an organization that teaches essential water safety skills and how to swim, has named South African Paralympic swimmer Terence Parkin official Ambassador for the Deaf and Blind.

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South African Ryk Neethling Takes On New Foundation Role

South African Olympic swimmer Ryk Neethling has been appointed CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, an organization that teaches children essential water safety skills and how to swim. 

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Michael Phelps named Laureus World Comeback Of The Year

5-time Olympian Michael Phelps can add yet another acknowledgement to his ever-growing list of career accolades.

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Cameron van der Burgh On Moving and Preparing for Life After Swimming

South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh announced plans to move to a new training base and to begin preparing for his professional life after swimming.

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Grant Hackett Joins Qatar Network’s Olympic Swimming Coverage

Aussie distance legend Grant Hackett will be providing swimming commentary for Qatar’s beIN Sports network this summer.

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Phelps, Ledecky & Peaty Among 2016 Laureus World Sports Award Nominees

Americans Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky join Britan’s Adam Peaty and Brazil’s Daniel Dias among the 2016 Laureus Sports Awards nominees.

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South Africa’s Ryk Neethling Named Laureus Ambassador

Retired South African Olympic swimmer Ryk Neethling has been selected as the latest Laureus Ambassador.

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