1. Natalie Sets Another World Record

Natalie du Toit is simply unstoppable. The multiple Paralympic Gold Medalist and World Record Holder won her 6th Gold Medal tonight and then set another World Record at the Telkom SA National Aquatic Championships.

Friday, 16 April 2010 | 154 hits

2. Youth Chase on at Swim Champs

Girl power will be on display at the Joan Harrison Swimming Pool in East London from 12 to 16 March, as South Africa’s young talent prepares to race for A-qualifying times at the Telkom SA Level 3 Swimming Championships, in an attempt to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games.

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 | 358 hits

3. 24Hr Swim World Record Attempt

A host of South Africa’s top swimmers will be in action at Swimming SA’s 24 Hour Swimathon 2010 at the Ellis Park Swimming Pool from midday Friday, 5 March to midday the next day in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most swimmers participating in a 24 hour swimming relay. The record is currently held by Pretoria’s St. Mary's Diocesan School for Girls with 3941 swimmers.

Friday, 26 February 2010 | 382 hits

4. World Record Swimathon Attempt

Olympic swim star Mandy Loots will be joined by Ryk Neethling and a host of top swimmers in action at Swimming SA’s 24 Hour Swimathon 2010 at the Ellis Park Swimming Pool from 12h00 on Friday, March 5 through to the same time the following day.

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 | 566 hits

5. Jessica Shines at EP Swim Champs

Jessica Roux remained unbeaten in open water swimming in the Eastern Cape over the weekend when she won the women’s 10km and 3km swims at the inaugural Eastern Province Open Water Swim Champs held at Marina Martinique, recording a South African national 10km qualifying time.

Monday, 01 February 2010 | 400 hits

6. Youth Ready for African Champs

Swimming SA’s youth brigade will be looking to get the 2010 aquatics season off to a winning start, when they compete in the CANA Zone 3 & 4 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya from January 8-10.

Thursday, 24 December 2009 | 566 hits

7. 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.

Tuesday, 24 November 2009 | 666 hits

8. WR for Kathryn in Singapore

Kathryn Meaklim is on top of the world after setting a new world record in the 400 metres individual medley with a time of 4:22.88, at the final leg of the FINA/Arena Swimming World Cup in Singapore on Sunday.

Monday, 23 November 2009 | 497 hits

9. Cooper’s Chance in Singapore

KwaZulu-Natal’s Ronwyn Roper and Western Province’s Jessica Ashleigh Cooper have been recognised as rising talent following their selection as part of the SA contingent to compete in the final leg of the FINA/Arena Swimming World Cup, in Singapore from 21-22 November.

Tuesday, 03 November 2009 | 552 hits

10. Natalie Flies the SA Flag

Olympic swim star Natalie du Toit put in a courageous performance against the world’s top open water swimmers, at the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup held in Dubai at the weekend.

Wednesday, 21 October 2009 | 615 hits