Tag: Chad Le Clos
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UNBELIEVABLE: The Chad le Clos Story – Official Documentary (2016)
Four years ago at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Chad le Clos stunned the world when he beat Michael Phelps to an Olympic gold medal in the 200m butterfly. His father Bert, Chad’s best friend and mentor, captured hearts all over the planet with his emotional response to Chad’s victory on the BBC. Watch this…
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Chad Le Clos Reveals Both Parents Have Cancer
South African Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos, who beat Michael Phelps in one of the upsets of the 2012 London Games, announced Monday that both his parents are fighting cancer. Le Clos said in a statement that his father Bert, who himself became a global celebrity for his exuberant celebrations and animated interviews in London, has…
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Chad Le Clos from YOG to Olympic Champion
As we get ready for Rio 2016, we look back at how the Youth Olympic Games prepared Chad Le Clos to become an Olympic champion at London 2012. Watch this video on YouTube
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![Chad Le Clos [RSA] – Men’s 200m Butterfly | Champions of London 2012](https://www.swimmersdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/chad-le-clos-rsa-mens-200m-butte-110x96.jpg "Chad Le Clos [RSA] – Men’s 200m Butterfly | Champions of London 2012")
Chad Le Clos [RSA] – Men’s 200m Butterfly | Champions of London 2012
At London 2012, Chad Le Clos beat defending Olympic champion and world record holder Michael Phelps to win the Men’s 200m Butterfly. Can he win his second gold medal at Rio? Watch this video on YouTube
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Chad Le Clos can dominate freestyle – Ryk Neethling
Chad Le Clos has dominated the butterfly events since the London 2012 Olympic Games, but South African swimming legend Ryk Neethling believes the country’s golden boy can become a force in the 100m freestyle, too. The 23-year-old has dabbled with the 200m freestyle on a few occasions but demonstrated he has the speed to drop…
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SA swimming team named for Kazan
Swimming South Africa (SSA) announced a five-member squad on Tuesday, revealing a significant cut from the 17-member team that competed at the 2013 showpiece in Barcelona. The South African contingent would be spearheaded by defending 100m and 200m champion Chad le Clos and fellow Olympic gold medallist Cameron van der Burgh, who earned gold and…
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Chad Le Clos shares his Water Instinct
Olympic 200m & World 100m & 200m Butterfly Champion, Chad Le Clos expresses his water instinct. He explains that for many swimmers it’s about the feel of the water, but for him it runs much deeper. What is your #waterinstinct? Watch this video on YouTube
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‘Worst night at SA champs’ for Chad Le Clos
Myles Brown held on for dear life to claim the 200m freestyle title from Olympic star Chad Le Clos at the SA championships in Durban on Wednesday night. Le Clos failed to win either of his two races‚ including his favourite 200m butterfly‚ on a night he described as one of his worst. Brown had…
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Chad le Clos, the South African swimmer who shocked the world
Chad le Clos became an instant household name after beating Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly and winning gold at the 2012 Olympics. See also the article “Chad le Clos: Swimming’s ‘beautiful boy’ looks to sink Phelps again”, here on CNN Watch this video on YouTube Post by Chad Le Clos.