Chad le Clos
South African Olympic swimmer
Born
April 12th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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This swimmer achieved international recognition at the 2012 London Olympics, where a gold medal was secured in the 200-meter butterfly event, alongside a silver medal in the 100-meter butterfly. The accomplishments continued at subsequent Olympics, bringing home multiple medals, including a gold at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. The swimmer has also set numerous world records throughout the career, highlighting a commitment to excellence in the sport. Competed for the national team and participated in several World Championships, garnering additional accolades and establishing a reputation as one of the leading figures in competitive swimming.
Gold medal in 200m butterfly at 2012 Olympics
Multiple world records in swimming
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