Famous South African Swimmers

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Chad le Clos
(Swimmer)
Chad le Clos
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Birthdate: April 12, 1992
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Durban, South Africa

Olympic gold medalist South African swimmer Chad le Clos, who plays for the club Energy Standard, also holds records in the 50- and 100-m butterfly categories in the Commonwealth Games. He is one of his nation’s most-decorated Olympians but failed to get a medal in the 2020 Olympics.

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Natalie du Toit
(Swimmer)
Natalie du Toit
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Birthdate: January 29, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Cape Town

While she began her career as an international swimmer at 14, Natalie du Toit had her left leg amputated after a scooter accident. However, that didn’t deter her spirit, and she was the only disabled swimmer to compete at the Beijing Olympics. She has also won 13 Paralympic gold medals.

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Penelope Heyns
(South African Former Swimmer)
Penelope Heyns
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Birthdate: November 8, 1974
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Springs, South Africa
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Jade Howard
(Swimmer)
Jade Howard
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Birthdate: April 3, 1995
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Jade Howard is a Zambian swimmer who took part in the Women's 100 metre freestyle event at the 2012 Summer Olympics which was held in London. Although she was unable to qualify for the semifinals, Jade Howard finished 39th overall in the heats.