London 2012 Wrap Saturday 28 July
The wrap on SA women in action at the London 2012 Olympic Games, on Saturday, 28 July, plus the schedule for Sunday 29 July
Swimmers Qualify for London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic A-qualifying times galore on the final day of the SA National Aquatic Championships in Durban.
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.
Jessica Claims Sea Swim
Collegiate scholar Jessica Roux led the way this weekend to win the 5km open water swim at the second round of the Eastern Cape Swim Series, recording a fast time of just short of 1hr and 5 minutes. Held at the picturesque Marina Martinique, Roux placed fourth overall in a strong field to win the […]
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.
Cheyna Tucker: Teen Sports Star
My name is Cheyna Tucker, I am 17 years old. I was born in Johannesburg and continue to live in Lonehill, Johannesburg. I am currently at Dainfern College doing Grade 12. Starting this account of my "not so many" years on this wonderful earth, made me realise just how fantastic my life has been and […]
Roe’s Record as Jessica Bags Three
Port Elizabeth-based teenage swim star Jessica Liss on her way to a 50 metres breaststroke heats win, at the Telkom SA National Group 3 Championships at the Joan Harrison Swimming Pool in East London on Wednesday. Port Elizabeth’s teenage swim sensation Jessica Liss declared her biggest weakness, but not before bagging gold in the 50 […]
PE Series Finale to Draw Crowds
National swimming icon Velia Janse van Rensburg will be up against many competitors in season’s the final Ocean Racing Series meet, in Port Elizabeth over the weekend. Picture courtesy Zports for Life Huge crowds are anticipated for this weekend’s SPAR Ocean Racing Series finale at Hobie Beach, and Sunday’s race, sponsored by SpecSavers, is expected […]
Victorious Jessicas Heat up the Pool
Dominique Dryding powers her way to victory in the 15 years category 400 metres freestyle in the Telkom SA National Level 3 Championships, at the Joan Harrison Swimming Pool in East London on Tuesday evening. SA 200 and 400 metres individual medley record-holder Jessica Pengelly cruised to victory in the ladies 16 years category 400 […]
Velia Breaks Ocean Racing Record
2km Ocean Swim Champion and repeat record-breaker Velia Janse van Rensburg poses with the 2008 men’s winner Byron Lockett following her victory. Picture courtesy Zports for Life Velia Janse van Rensburg performed very well under pressure to secure a win, as all eyes were on her being the defending champion of the SPAR Ocean Series, […]
Jessica is Too Hot to Handle
Teenage swimming sensation Jessica Pengelly powers her way to breaking Suzaan van Biljon’s 200m individual medley record at the Samsung Swimming Grand Prix on Sunday. Photo: Barry Lamprecht Somerset West-based swimming golden girl Jessica Pengelly doubled up on her national record-breaking spree, in shaving a fraction of a second off of Suzaan van Biljon’s previous […]