Erin Gallagher Sets New African Record on World Swimming Champs Opening Day
Erin Gallagher kicked off the World Aquatics Championships by setting a new African record in the 100m butterfly and booking a place in her first-ever World Championships final, in Doha, Qatar on Sunday
Tory Earle Crowned 2024 Midmar Mile Champion
2024 aQuellé Midmar Mile champion Tory Earle earned her maiden win in rough conditions after emerging as an early leader, and then powering away to win by 25 seconds, in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday
Alani Ferreira Scoops the Visually-Impaired Midmar Mile Win
Alani Ferreira braved the big waves and tricky conditions to emerge as the women’s winner in the visually impaired category, on the first day of racing at the aQuellé Midmar Mile, in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.
Julia Vincent Improves on Personal Diving Results at World Aquatic Champs
Julia Vincent did South Africa proud as she managed to secure a 9th place finish in the 3m Springboard final on Friday, ahead of the nation’s swimmers preparing to make a splash in the pool starting on Sunday.
The Women’s Race Wide Open at Midmar Mile
Sharon van Rouwendaal won’t be defending her Midmar Mile title, and 2022 runner-up Samantha Randle, two-time champ Michelle Weber and Corné van Schalkwyk will be racing Tuks students Carli Antonopoulos and Tory Earle for the title
Opening Week Sees SA women Struggle at World Aquatic Championships
It’s was an action packed opening few days for South Africa’s participants at the World Aquatic Championships in Doha, Qatar, and those involved have struggled to make their mark in the talent-packed international showpiece
50-Finish Milestone Beckons for Gail Bristow at aQuellé Midmar Mile
Retired school teacher and Cape Town-based Gail Bristow is aiming to finish the aQuellé Midmar Mile for an incredible 50th time, when the event takes place at the famous KwaZulu-Natal dam in February.
Schoenmaker, Corbett and Gallagher Achieve Olympic Qualifying Times in Durban
SA’s formidable trio of Schoenmaker, Corbett and Gallagher all achieved Olympic qualifying times at the World Aquatics Championships in Durban. In the 200m breaststroke, Schoenmaker swam her fastest time since breaking the world record, at Tokyo 2021
South Africa Junior Women Dominate the 15th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Champs
South Africa’s Junior Women dominated the 15th Africa Aquatics Junior Swimming Champions in Mauritius, and after winning a majority of the events, the SA youngsters finished number one in the overall standings
“One Stroke at a Time” – SA Para Surfer Similo Dlamini Gears Up for Fourth Midmar Mile
Entries for the 2024 aQuellé Midmar Mile are open, and South African para surfer Similo Dlamini will be among the thousands of swimmers who return to Midmar Dam from 8-11 February next year
Shanae Williams Closes Triathlon Season in Style while Italy’s Bianca Seregni Continues World Cup Wins with Gold in Miyazaki
Italy’s Bianca Seregni continues her World Cup winning streak with gold at the 2023 World Triathlon Cup in Miyazaki as Shanae Williams finishes the season with a solid top-20 finish in ideal conditions alongside Hitotsuba beach in Japan
Luxembourgh’s Jeanne Lehair is Top-Ranked in Miyazaki for 2023 Triathlon World Cup Season Finale
All home eyes will be on African no. 1-ranked triathlete Shanae Williams as she takes on forty-six of the world’s best in an international field stacked with experience and emerging talent at the World Cup tour in Miyazaki, Japan