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Keeping Mumulanga Province Swimming afloat

Article Advertorial - 14 Dec 2018

NLC funds will help to maintain, expand and upgrade its infrastructure

Tatjana eyes the ultimate challenge

Article Luke Feltham - 24 Aug 2018

Commonwealth gold came as a surprise to her — now Tokyo 2020 is beckoning and she could end South Africa’s drought in women’s Olympic swimming

Building bridges over taken land

Article bogdan TagDiv - 8 Dec 2017

"Do I go Winnie or Mandela on him? Urrrggghhhh, I’m just trying to get fit, I don’t want to think about racism right now bletty shet".

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First Sri Lankan woman at the Asian Winter Games surprises all

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Feb 2017

After learning how to snowboard in 14 days, the Sri Lankan woman takes to the steep slopes.

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Transformation: Sports farce in land of pantomime

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Apr 2016

Transformation isn’t just a sporting issue; it’s a social, cultural and historical one – something the minister has failed to grasp.

Young stars making a splash

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Apr 2016

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

To Russia with determination

Article bogdan TagDiv - 24 Jul 2015

A 43-member strong South African swimming team is preparing itself for this year's Fina World Championship in Russia from next week.

Unexpected inner-city swimming pools

Article Arts Desk - 5 Jan 2015

Swimming isn’t a pastime you’d expect to revel in in Jozi’s CBD, but opportunities exist.

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The return of the ‘Awesome Foursome’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 21 Aug 2014

Defying swimming stars like Michael Phelps sand Pieter van den Hoogenband, the South African freestyle relay four blazed to Olympic glory.

Rousseau’s bronzes show great polish

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Aug 2014

He has emerged as the rising star of Team South Africa and has his eyes fixed on the next challenge – Rio.

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Phelps makes swimming comeback after retiring

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Apr 2014

After taking six medals at the 2012 Olympics, it has been announced that retired Olympic swimming superstar Michael Phelps is returning to the sport.

Swimmer Ian Thorpe in intensive care

Article Sapa Afp - 8 Apr 2014

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

The school that rules the pool

Article bogdan TagDiv - 13 Mar 2014

Unbeaten in national galas, Westville Boys High School is sending swimming champions out into the world.

Le Clos and Schoeman earn podium spots for SA

Article Sapa - 13 Nov 2013

Swimmers Chad le Clos and Roland Schoeman have done South Africa proud at the World Cup series in China.

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Le Clos: I want to be the best swimmer in the world

Article Sapa Afp - 10 Nov 2013

The 21-year-old will officially be crowned champion for the second time in three years at the eighth and final stop in Beijing.

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