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Chad le Clos

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“There are many ways of thinking about how I won that gold, and when I watch that race, even now… I also shed a tear thinking about what went into that race and what it meant to me.”

Le Clos Wins Again, Schoeman Goes World-Leader in 50 Fly Semi-Final on Day 2 of SA Nationals

South Africa’s Chad le Clos took a second event win of the meet thus far in South Africa.

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Le Clos is Back With 1:54.5 in 200 Fly, Bosch Qualifies Too on Day 1 of SA Nationals

South Africa had a breakthrough with two swimmers qualifying for the Commonwealth Games in the 200 fly on the meet’s first day.

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le Clos’ “Unbelievable!” To Be In Readers Hands By April

“Unbelievable!” is the title of a new book that will be released in April. The book will allow swimming fans to gain insight into Chad le Clos’ life…

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Le Clos Sits Down With IOC Boss Thomas Bach To Discuss YOG

South African superstar Chad le Clos was part of a group of Youth Olympic Games Ambassadors that met with IOC President Thomas Bach in Sochi…

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Le Clos Feels Phelps Return Would Be Great For The Sport

“It would be great for the sport if he comes back. It would be great for me. I do welcome the challenge from anybody,” said le Clos

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Le Clos To Contend For 8 Titles At South African Nationals

Olympic and World Champion Chad le Clos will be contending for a record eight titles at the upcoming South African National Championships…

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Sprinters Steal The Show On The Final Day In Perth

The two biggest show stoppers of the day were the Australian sprint due of Cate Campbell and James Magnussen…

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le Clos and Campbell Both Express Lofty Goals Leading Into Perth

Chad le Clos and Cate Campbell will be in action in Perth this weekend, but both have their eyes on more significant accomplishments at a future date.

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Van Der Burgh And Zorzi Out Of BHP Billiton Super Series

Both Olympic champion Cameron van der Burgh and World Championships bronze medalist Giulio Zorzi have pulled out of the 2014 BHP Billiton Super Series…

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2013 Swammy Awards Wrap-Up

We’ve spent the last two weeks honoring the best and brightest of 2013. Here’s the final awards list.

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Chad Le Clos, 2013 SwimSwam Swammy Male Swimmer of the Year Award Winner

Chad le Clos rose to global stardom in 2013, and still managed to impress in the pool.

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14 Questions for 2014

2013 was our first Phelps-less year in a long while. Will the New Year bring a return of the iconic pre-race body-slaps?

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2013 Swammy Awards: Male African Swimmer of the Year

With a two new national records, a world record, a pair of individual golds last summer, and the FINA World…

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Morozov and Efimova Russian Swimming’s Sportsman And Woman Of The Year

The Russians have had a very good year in the pool, which included eight podium finishes at the 2013 World…

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South Africa, Japan Announce Rosters for BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series

Chad Le Clos headlines the South African contingent for the event, which starts January 31, 2014.

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