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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

Michael phelps is eyed by Chad le Clos In the men’s 200m butterfly swimming final at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.

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.

In elite sport, milliseconds separate champions from the rest

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.

Young stars making a splash

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

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.

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.

Police cars block off the roads leading into Tiananmen Square as smoke rises into the air after a vehicle crashed in front of Tiananmen Gate.

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.

Olympic champ Trickett retires

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