Paris, 3 August 2024 — In a stunning display of endurance and determination, Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi made waves in the men’s 1500m freestyle heat at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 19-year-old swimmer, in his Olympic debut, clinched the top spot in Heat 4 with a remarkable time of 14:44.20, earning him the title of fastest qualifier for the finals. Jaouadi’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very start, he showcased his impeccable technique and stamina, steadily pulling ahead of his competitors.... Read More

Paris, 3 August 2024 – The 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed a thrilling display of speed and skill as African swimmers competed in the women’s 50m freestyle heats, with Kenya's Maria Bruhnlehner delivering a standout performance. In Heat 7, Maria Bruhnlehner from Kenya delivered a stunning performance, finishing third with a time of 25.82 seconds. Mia Phiri from Zambia also showcased her speed, finishing with a time of 26.49 seconds. Heat 1 saw Vanessa Bobombo from the Republic of Congo emerge victorious with a time of 3... Read More

Paris, 2 August 2024 – The 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed a stirring display of resilience and talent as South Africa's Rebecca Meder set a new national record in the women's 200m individual medley semi-final. Clocking in at 2:10.67, Meder finished 5th in her heat and 11th overall, marking an extraordinary comeback after qualifying 16th for the semis. Meder's journey to this point has been nothing short of remarkable. Reflecting on her performance, she shared, “I think there's only a certain percentage of peop... Read More

Paris, 1 August 2024 – The Paris 2024 Olympics witnessed a blend of emotion and excellence as African swimmers took to the pool, delivering remarkable performances and setting new records. The evening was filled with both triumph and a poignant farewell. Men's 200m Backstroke Final South Africa's Pieter Coetze etched his name into the record books with a stellar performance in the men's 200m backstroke final. Coetze clocked in at 1:55.60, finishing 7th and setting a new African record. Reflecting on his race, Coetze... Read More

Paris, 31 July 2024 – The atmosphere at the Paris 2024 Olympics was electric as African swimmers delivered thrilling performances in the semi-finals, earning top spots and setting the stage for what promises to be a spectacular finals showdown. Men's 200m Backstroke Semi-Final South Africa's Pieter Coetze delivered an outstanding performance in the men's 200m backstroke semi-final. Clocking in at 1:56.09, Coetze secured the 2nd fastest time in his heat and the 3rd fastest overall. His powerful and fluid strokes capt... Read More