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South Africa Dominates Historic 4th African Youth Games as Continental Swimming Reaches New Heights in Luanda

Zimbabwe's Johnsen Caps Stellar Championships as Distance Stars Dominate Final Day in Luanda

South Africa's Golden Streak Continues as North African Stars Shine on Day 3 in Luanda

South Africa Dominates Historic 4th African Youth Games as Continental Swimming Reaches New Heights in Luanda

LUANDA, ANGOLA – The 4th African Youth Games concluded on December 16, 2025, after five days of exceptional swimming competition that showcased the remarkable depth and rising standards of African aquatic sports. South Africa emerged as the dominant force at the Complexo Piscinas de Alvalade, claiming multiple gold medals across all strokes and distances, while 24 nations demonstrated the continent's growing competitiveness in the pool. South Africa: Continental Powerhouse The Republic of South Africa's swimming team deliv...Read More

Zimbabwe's Johnsen Caps Stellar Championships as Distance Stars Dominate Final Day in Luanda

LUANDA, ANGOLA – The 4th African Youth Games swimming competition concluded in spectacular fashion on December 16, 2025, with Zimbabwe's Alexis Johnsen claiming sprint gold, Tunisia's Youssef Douma delivering a distance masterclass, and South Africa cementing their overall dominance with multiple victories at the Complexo Piscinas de Alvalade. The final session showcased thrilling sprint battles, grueling distance tests, and nail-biting medley action that brought five days of exceptional competition to a memorable close. Spri...Read More

South Africa's Golden Streak Continues as North African Stars Shine on Day 3 in Luanda

LUANDA, ANGOLA – The third and final day of swimming competition at the 4th African Youth Games reached a thrilling crescendo on December 14, 2025, as South Africa cemented their overall dominance while Algeria, Tunisia, and other nations delivered standout performances across freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke, and relay events at the Complexo Piscinas de Alvalade. Middle-Distance Freestyle: South Africa and Tunisia Share the Spotlight South Africa's Leah Markgraaff capped off a stellar championships by claiming...Read More
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Jaouadi Wins 800m and 1500m Gold!!

Tunisia's long distance swimming sensation Ahmed Jaouadi took 1st place in the both the 800m (7:36.88)

and 1500m (14:34.41) freestyle at the World Swimming Championships 2025 in Singapore. Well done Ahmed!

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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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Records Tumble In Eswatini

A total of 16 recods were broken on day 1 of the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships

out in Eswatini highlighting the strong competitive nature of the competition. Well done our record - breakers!

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Coetze Sets New 50m Backstroke African Record!

The 21-year-old reached the wall first in a sensationally quick new African

record time of 51.85 seconds, just .25 of a second off Ceccon's world record

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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 "

" Swimming has its educational value - mental, moral, and physical - in giving you a sense of mastery over an element, and of power of saving life ~ "

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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

In this interview, Imara Thorpe of Kenya shares her thoughts after competing in the 50m butterfly at...

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