Egypt Unveils the Farida Osman Swimming Complex
Osman, who was present for the ribbon cutting, said on Instagram that she was “Extremely honored and proud” of the recognition.
Commonwealth Countdown: Le Clos Kicks Off Quest With Fly Races
South African Chad Le Clos will try to complete a trifecta of wins across the men’s fly events on the Gold Coast, but England’s James Guy and Ben Proud may crash his party.
Commonwealth Warning Shots: Le Clos 51.36 1Fly, Proud 21.61 In Milan
South African Chad Le Clos looks Commonwealth Games-ready with a swift 51.36 winning 100m fly time tonight in Milan.
South Africa’s Open Water Championships Conclude
The 2018 South African National Open Water Swimming Championships took place over the weekend, with domestic and international athletes convening at the Marina Martinique in Jeffrey’s Bay on Sunday, March 4th.
Kenya Announces 5 Swimmers For Gold Coast
The nation of Kenya announced its 5-swimmer strong squad to compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games set for the Gold Coast, Australia in April.
Akaram Mahmoud is Gunning for Grothe’s Records at NCAA’s (Video)
The Gamecocks swept the distance events this week as 500 free runner-up Akaram Mahmoud picked up a win in the 1650 free
Grand Prix Stellenbosch Meet Recap
Oympian Ayrton Sweeney took the men’s 200m and 400m IM at the 2018 Grand Prix Stellenbosch.
Eyeing His Legacy, Le Clos Offers To Pay For Teammates Gold Coast Trip
“I’ll even go as far to say I’ll raise the money‚ I’ll pay for them to come‚” said Chad Le Clos of his unselected South African countrymen regarding the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Ashley Twichell Wins Fourth Midmar Mile Open Water Title
American Ashley Twichell earned her 4th Midmar Mile title over the weekend.
IOC to Pursue African Cities as Host of 2022 Youth Olympic Games
The IOC is going to try and elect an African host for the 2022 Youth Olympic Games at its upcoming session in Buenos Aires in October.
Swimming South Africa Establishes High Perf Academy In Pretoria
Swimming South Africa announced the organization recently signed a Momorandum of Agreement with Tyger Valley College Pretoria for the establishment of a High Performance Schools Swimming Academy.
South African Chad Le Clos Eyes Commonwealth Games History
South African Olympian Chad Le Clos is on the hunt for his 3rd consecutive 200m butterfly title at this year’s Commonwealth…
Kirsty Coventry Appointed IOC Athletes’ Commission Chairperson
Zimbabwean Olympic legend Kirsty Coventry is adding another feather in her post-retirement accomplishment hat, as the 34-year-old has been appointed Chairperson of the IOC’s Athletes’ Commission.
15-year-olds Join Van Der Burgh & Le Clos On South African CG Roster
South Africa’s youngest athletes on their entire Commonwealth Games roster include 2 swimmers, as the pair join veteran medalists Chad Le Clos and Cameron Van der Burgh.
2x World Jrs Finalist Michael Houlie of RSA Commits to Tennessee
Michael Houlie, a junior at Bishops Diocesan College in Cape Town, South Africa, has announced his intention to swim at…