Swimming South Africa

Young South African Women’s Swimmers Get Strong Financial Backing

Among continuing financial uncertainty in Swimming South Africa, amid the loss of a major sponsor, a group of 8 young talented female swimmers have received a huge boost with the launch of the ‘Get the Girls to Gold’ programme. (Credit: Janna Schulze)

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Schoeman Swims 23.2 in 50 Fly at Arizona Masters Championships

South Africa’s Roland Schoeman had a last-minute warmup before leaving for Barcelona at the Arizona State Masters Championships. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Cameron van der Burgh Pulls Out of French Open With Knee Strain

South Africa’s Cameron van der Burgh has pulled out of the French Open this weekend, though he hopes to be ready in time for Worlds.

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Hosszu Racks up 5 Wins in Two Days at Hungarian National Championships

Katinka Hosszu isn’t slowing down on her global mystery tour in 2013. (File Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Stravius Goes 53.1 in 100 Back; Pedersen 2:21 in 200 Breast on Day 1 of Canet Mare Nostrum

Felipe Lima posted this shot of the Canet pool from day 1 of the 2013 Mare Nostrum series.

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Le Clos Replaces Phelps as OmegaTiming.com Covermodel

There may never be another Phelps, but there must always be a next. (Photo: OmegaTiming.com)

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[VIDEO]: Cielo Tops Schoeman in 50 Free at Arizona Invitational

South African Roland Schoeman was first off the block, but Cesar Cielo more than made up for it on top of the water en route to victory at the Arizona Invitational. (Photo: Satiro Sodre/SSPress)

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South Africa Gets Funds for World Championship Roster; Hill Extended Through 2016

After funding cuts, partial funding restorations, scratches from World Championship Trials, and green pools, a ray of light for Swimming…

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South Africa Releases Worlds Roster; van der Burgh Included

Swim South Africa has released the full roster for FINA World Championships this summer.

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Aschwin Wildeboer to Join South Africa’s Players Swim Club with Van Der Burgh

The debacle of the green pool in South Africa hasn’t scared away former World Record holder Aschwin Wildeboer. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Swimming South Africa to Expand Selection Opportunities for Worlds

After a green pool marred the championships, Dean Price says that the organization will expand its qualifying procedures. (Photo: Roland Schoeman/via Twitter)

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(VIDEO) Swimming South Africa CEO Shaun Adriannse Talks About Trials SNAFU

Swimming South Africa’s Shaun Adriannse discusses the plans for the rest of the week at the National Championship and World Championship meet (Courtesy: Karien Jonckheere)

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South Africa Cancels Wednesday’s Trials Again After 2nd Pipe Burst

Karien Jonckheere interviews Swimming South Africa High Performance Director Dean Price about the decision to cancel the World Championship Trials for a second straight day.

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Van Der Burgh Flying Out to Norway; Will Miss Finals of 100 Breaststroke

The pool on Tuesday in Port Elizabeth before swimmers got in for warmup showed some improvements. (Photo Courtesy: Karien Jonckheere)

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Day Two Of 2013 Swimming South Africa Trials Delayed Because of Green Pool

This photo, taken on Sunday, shows the pool that swimmers arrived to in Port Elizabeth; the situation has not improved since, and day 2 of the National Championships have been delayed. (Photo Courtesy: Megan Stephens)

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