Kaylee McKeown Concludes the Swimming Season Crowned as the World Champion in Budapest
Australian swim star Kaylee McKeown was the talk of the town after closing the season having set three world records and won all three backstroke gold medals by the final night of the 2023 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Budapest
Vicky van der Merwe becomes the Continent’s Best Triathlete at African Champs
South Africa’s Vicky van der Merwe claimed the Elite women’s title to lead a South African podium sweep also including Amber Schlebusch Shanae Williams at the African Triathlon Championship at Hurghada in Egypt from 13-15 October
Kaylee McKeown Does it Again with Second World Record in Two Days in Budapest
Kaylee McKeown set her second World Record in as many days in Budapest, Hungary, at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2023’s final tour stop on Saturday to remain the only woman concurrent triple backstroke world record holder ever in history
Kaylee McKeown Becomes First Triple Backstroke World Record Holder
Australia’s Kaylee McKeown pictured after winning the 50m backstroke World Record in Budapest on Friday, 20 October, 2023. McKeown is now the first person to hold the 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke world records since World Aquatics records began.
Taneal Baptiste to Lead SA Women Contingent at Swimming World Cup
The Women’s swimming team to represent South Africa at the upcoming World Aquatics Swimming World Cup has been announced. The team comprising of Bailey Lambert, Milla Drakopolous, Carissa van Rooyen will be led by Taneal Baptiste from Tuks.
SA Junior Squad Strike Gold at Namibia Short Course Champs
South African junior swimmers returned with a bag of medals after their inspiring exploits in the pool at the Namibia Short Course Championships in The Cube, Swakopmund, Namibia
Record Breaking Performances for Team SA at Commonwealth Youth Games
Team South Africa’s Alicia Khunou wins gold and sets a new shot put record, while Simone Moll grabs silver in the women’s 50m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
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Kaylene Corbett and Erin Gallagher Grab More Medals at FISU Games
Congratulations to Kaylene Corbett and Erin Gallagher who grabbed silver in their respective events at the FISU Games in China.
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Katie Ledecky Amasses Most World Titles in Swimming History By an Individual
Katie Ledecky cements her place as one of the greatest athletes in American history, surpassing Michael Phelps for most career individual world swimming titles after winning her 16th gold medal. #gsportGlobal #GoGirls
Sterling Start as Marlie Viljoen Grabs SA’s First Gold at FISU Games in China
Marlie Viljoen grabs South Africa’s first gold in the women’s 400m dash, while Erin Gallagher and Kaylene Corbett secure silver in the pool at the FISU Games in China.
Lara van Niekerk Misses Out in Japan Claiming Fourth
South Africa’s swimming sensation Lara van Niekerk narrowly misses the opportunity to secure a medal at the World Aquatics in Fukuoka, Japan by just five hundredths of a second to finish 4th.
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Lara van Niekerk Jumps at Second Chance to Book Spot in 50m Breaststroke Final
Tatjana Schoenmaker’s withdrawal opens the door for rising star Lara van Niekerk to keep her medal hopes alive in the 50m breaststroke event.
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