First Gold for Natalie
Natalie du Toit has won Team South Africa’s first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in London. The swimming legend is hunting seven gold medals as she looks to bow out in style.
More Paralympic Gold for Natalie?
All eyes will be on Natalie du Toit, winner of five gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as Team South Africa arrive in London for the 2012 Paralympic Games. The South African team of 62 includes 19 women athletes, including two more medal winners from 2008, athlete Ilse Hayes and swimmer Shireen Sapiro.
Nicole Flint: From Beauty to Sport
Sunday read: Miss SA 2009, Nicole Flint, is making a name for herself in the sports media space, having been signed up as a presenter by SuperSport in addition to being recognised as one of the key personalities on Ballz Radio.
Swimmers Qualify for London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic A-qualifying times galore on the final day of the SA National Aquatic Championships in Durban.
Banyana Striker Knocking on Door of Top Award
As the only female nominee, Banyana Banyana striker Noko Matlou will aim to follow in the footsteps of Natalie du Toit when the Sports Star of the Year is announced at the prestigious South African Sports Awards later this month.
Adriaanse Confident of Improved Water Polo at World Champs
Swimming SA Chief Executive Officer Shaun Adriaanse is expecting the women’s national Water Polo team to show improvement against Cuba in their third match at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China on Thursday.
April 2010 Woman in Media: Natalie Le Clue
April’s media personality is Natalie Le Clue, a 23 year-old radio sports presenter and F1 aficionado of the most dedicated vein, to the extent that her insights have installed herself as SA’s only female F1 columnist.
Overcoming Hurdles and Winning Medals
Last year, the South African Paralympic team was the toast of Beijing after breaking nine World records and eight Paralympic records and finishing 6th on the gold medals table. Overall the team ended 13th out of 148 countries, with their medal tally also including three silver and six bronze medals. With the London 2012 Games […]
Amanda and Natalie Take SA to the Top
SA Olympic swim star Amanda Loots set a championship record and Natalie du Toit won the 5km Open Swim on the final day of swimming pool action at the 9th African Swimming Championships held at Ellis Park Aquatics Centre yesterday.
Celebrating You!
It’s the weekend, and I am in a particular good mood, because for the first time in six months, we are heading down to the coast for a well-earned rest, which hopefully will include countless walks on the beach, some serious R&R, and quality time with friends. That’s the great thing about the festive season, […]
Willing and Able
South African icon of Ableness, Natalie du Toit, becomes the first disabled person to carry a country’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of an Olympic Games. All pictures courtesy SASCOC For many, it’s hard to feel anything but disappointed when you review South Africa’s performance at the Beijing Olympic Games with regards to the medal […]
September Woman in Media: Crystal Arnold
Crystal Arnold has just returned back from a once a lifetime trip to Beijing where she worked as an Olympic correspondent for pay channel, SuperSport, interviewing some of the world’s biggest stars, while witnessing some of the greatest Olympic action of all time.