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Olympic Swimming

Unstoppable Schoenmaker set to emulate Penny Heyns at Olympics
Sport
/ 22 April 2021

Unstoppable Schoenmaker set to emulate Penny Heyns at Olympics

Tatjana Schoenmaker recently set a new African record for the 100m breaststroke, lifting her prospects of being SA’s first female swimmer to win an Olympic medal since 2000

By Celine Abrahams
From volleyball bods to Le Clos but no cigar, Rio’s churning out prime moments
Article
/ 11 August 2016

From volleyball bods to Le Clos but no cigar, Rio’s churning out prime moments

This year’s Olympian feats range from the sublime to the ridiculous – and the downright crabby.

By Luke Alfred
Rikako Ikee, who just turned 16, is ready to find happiness at Rio Olympics
Article
/ 29 July 2016

Rikako Ikee, who just turned 16, is ready to find happiness at Rio Olympics

Japanese schoolgirl Rikako Ikee is set to make a big splash in Rio.

By Alastair Himmer
Young stars making a splash
Article
/ 21 April 2016

Young stars making a splash

South Africa’s top swimmers are making their Olympic dreams come true by qualifying for Rio.

By Fatima Asmal
Hard yards begin paying off for Myles Brown
Article
/ 14 May 2015

Hard yards begin paying off for Myles Brown

After beating Chad le Clos on the 200 meter, swimmer Myles Brown is focussing on the Rio Olympics.

By Fatima Asmal
A record for Le Clos – and a near win
Article
/ 2 September 2014

A record for Le Clos – and a near win

South African Olympic swimmer Chad Le Clos has set a new South African mark at the Fina World Cup Series, improving on his previous best.

By Sapa
Swimmer Ian Thorpe in intensive care
Article
/ 8 April 2014

Swimmer Ian Thorpe in intensive care

Australia’s most decorated Olympian, swimmer Ian Thorpe, has been booked into intensive care with two potentially deadly infections.

By Sapa Afp
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Article
/ 14 December 2009

Olympic champ Trickett retires

Australia’s triple Olympic swimming champion Libby Trickett announced her retirement on Monday, four months after a disappointing World Championships.

By Staff Reporter

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