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Ramadan Roars, Syoud Soars: Africa's Best Light Up Oran on Day One of the 17th African Swimming Championship

Classy Coetzé Delivers Five from Five as Pearse Secures Commonwealth Games Qualifier

Comebacks and Qualifiers Light Up Penultimate Day of SA Swimming Champs in Gqeberha

Ramadan Roars, Syoud Soars: Africa's Best Light Up Oran on Day One of the 17th African Swimming Championship

ORAN, ALGERIA — 5 May 2026 — The 17th African Swimming Championship burst into life on Tuesday evening at the Piscine Olympic Miloud-Hadefi in Oran, with Egypt's Youssef Ramadan stamping his class on the meet, hosts Algeria delighting a roaring home crowd through Jaouad Syoud, and a pan-continental cast of stars announcing themselves on Africa's most prestigious aquatic stage. From Uganda to Mauritius, Zimbabwe to Senegal, and Tunisia to Mozambique, the opening session served up the kind of breadth and ambition that has...Read More

Classy Coetzé Delivers Five from Five as Pearse Secures Commonwealth Games Qualifier

18 April 2026 – Hannah Pearse was the final addition to the Commonwealth Games qualifying list on the last day of the Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Saturday. The 23-year-old couldn't hold back her tears after sailing to victory in the 200m backstroke in a time of 2 minutes 10.92 seconds to take a step closer to achieving her ambition of competing at the Commonwealth Games, which take place in Glasgow in July/August. "It's surreal. It's a big dream, so I can't bel...Read More

Comebacks and Qualifiers Light Up Penultimate Day of SA Swimming Champs in Gqeberha

17 April 2026 – It was a day of comebacks at the Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Friday as six more Commonwealth Games qualifying times were achieved by the country's top swimmers. Both Pieter Coetzé and Calvyn Justus dipped under the qualifying mark in the 50m freestyle heats on Friday morning. While the race was more of a fun outing for Coetzé, whose primary focus remains the backstroke events, it carried far greater weight for the 30-year-old Justus. His swim marked a...Read More
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Syoud Sends Oran Wild in the 200m Butterfly

Roared on by a packed home gallery, Syoud powered to victory in the Men's 200m Butterfly in 2:00.07,

leading an Algerian one-two as compatriot Fares Benzidoun touched in 2:02.47

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Kenya to host 2025 Zone III Champs

After a haitus from the swimming scene, Kenya is looking forward to hosting their neighbours in this year's

Africa Aquatics Zone III Championships

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SA Swimmers Target Glasgow 26!

Stars Align in Gqeberha as SA Swimmers Target Commonwealth Games Qualification

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SA Diving Nationals Take Centre Stage!

Methula Returns as SA's Top Divers Converge on Boksburg for National Championships

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SA Ladies Set New 4x100m African Record!

South African quartet of Olivia Nel, Rebecca Meder, Erin Gallagher and Aimee Canny blazed to a

new national and continental record of 3:59.47 in the 4x100m medley relay. Well done Ladies!!

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AFRICA AQUATICS LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE AFRICA OPEN WATER CUP!

Soro Island in Guinea Conakry will be the hosts of this inaugural event.

Africa Aquatics is set to make waves across the continent with the launch of the Africa Open Water Swimming Cup, a pioneering championship designed to elevate open water swimming and showcase Africa's finest aquatic talent on an international stage.

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" Anyone can train hard when they're feeling good, but it's the days when you're feeling bad that you have to step up ~ Chad le CLos "

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Sara Mose interview | 50m Freestyle | World Champs Singapore 2025

In this interview, Sara Mose of Kenya shares her thoughts after competing in the 50m freestyle at th...

Oumy Diop interview | 50m Butterfly | World Champs Singapore 2025

In this interview, Oumy Diop of Senegal shares her thoughts after competing in the 50m butterfly at...

Imara Thorpe interview | 50m Butterfly | World Champs Singapore 2025

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