The first day of the South African National Swimming Championship was well attended at the Newton Park Pool in Gqeberha. Just over 450 of South Africa’s top swimmers are taking part.
This five-day event is hosting the biggest names in the swimming fraternity, such as Roland Schoeman, Chad le Clos and Tatjana Schoenmaker. The 42-year-old Schoeman is back in Gqeberha, for the first time since 2016.
He will be taking part in the 50 and 100 meter freestyle as well as the 100 meter butterfly. All these athletes are competing to qualify for a spot in the World Swimming Championships that will take place in Japan in July this year. Swimming SA high performance manager, Dean Price, is optimistic about the week ahead.
“And I think the exciting thing about these trials we have everyone we were hoping to be here and they have indeed showed up. So, it will be a jam-packed action qualifier and also our main headline is Roland Schoeman at the age of 42 years will be looking to bounce back. I mean this guy has earned his stripes in the industry winning world medals in championships and Olympics.
Source: SABC
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