Paris, 28 July 2024 – African swimmers continued to make their mark at the Paris 2024 Olympics with impressive performances in the semi-finals, leading to record-breaking achievements and finals qualifications. Women's 100m Breaststroke Tatyana Smith from South Africa delivered an outstanding performance in the second semi-final of the women's 100m breaststroke. She finished with a time of 1:05.00, securing her position as the fastest qualifier for the finals by a margin of 0.51 seconds. Smith's remarkable... Read More

Paris, 28 July 2024 – African swimmers showcased their talent and determination during the heats at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with several athletes advancing to the semi-finals and achieving notable performances. Women's 100m Breaststroke In Heat 1, Amina Barrow from Gambia finished 4th with a time of 1:15.12. Meanwhile, Imani el Barodi from Morocco impressed with a 2nd place finish, clocking in at 1:14.27.  In Heat 4, Tatyana Schoenmaker from South Africa dominated the competition, finishing with... Read More

Paris, 27 July 2024 – Erin Gallagher was the sole African swimmer competing in the finals on the opening day of the Olympic swimming events in Paris. The 25-year-old perservered in the morning, finishing sixth in her 100m butterfly heat with a time of 57.80 seconds. This performance secured her a spot in her first-ever Olympic semifinal. Reflecting on her achievement in Paris, Gallagher shared, "I don’t remember being nervous. I think I’ve prepared so much that there’s nothing more I could have done.... Read More

Paris, 27 July 2024 – Tunisia's Ahmed Jaouadi delivered an impressive debut performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, swimming a remarkable time of 3:46.19 in the men's 400m freestyle. In a notably fast heat, the 19-year-old Jaouadi put on the afterburners in the last 50 meters, securing a well-deserved 2nd place. Despite his strong finish, he fell just 0.044 seconds short of qualifying for the finals. Coming from a country renowned for its long-distance swimming legends like Osama Mellouli and Ahmed Hafnaoui, Jaouadi wil... Read More

Paris, 27 July 2024 – African swimmers delivered commendable performances in this morning's heats on the first day of swimming at the Olympics, showcasing their talent and determination across various events. In the women's 100m butterfly, Oumy Diop from Senegal finished 4th in Heat 1 with a time of 1:01.82, demonstrating strong potential in a competitive field. Hayley Hoy from Eswatini came in 8th in the same heat, clocking a time of 1:08.36, gaining valuable experience on the Olympic stage. South Africa's Erin Gallag... Read More