Tag: Gideon Louw

  • South African swimmers in Monaco

    South African swimmers in Monaco

    “An exceptional visit of olympic athletes behind the scenes, at work in the pool and with former olympic swimmer HSH Princess Charlene…” – And it worked for them, didn’t it SOUTH AFRICAN SWIMMERS in Monaco from Nathalie Leon-Morley on Vimeo.

  • London 2012 day 4 prelims: Aussie arsenal firing again

    London 2012 day 4 prelims: Aussie arsenal firing again

    On this fourth day of London 2012 Olympic swimming preliminaries, James “the Missile” Magnussen found form again, placing 4th and 48.38 in the men’s 100 freestyle with USA swimmer Nathan Adrian fastest in 48.19, South Africa’s Gideon Louw in 48.28 and the Netherlands Sebastiaan Verschuren 3rd in 48.37, James “The Rocket” Roberts also qualifying for…

  • South Africa selects 12 for London 2012

    South Africa selects 12 for London 2012

    The South African nationals came to a close today in Durban with 12 swimmers on the plane to London 2012, spearheaded by Shanghai 2011 bronze medalist Cameron van der Burgh and 4-time individually qualifying Chad le Clos. Le Clos is by the way aiming for a magnificent seven entries including three relays. Via SwimNews.

  • South African Nationals 16 – 22 April 2012

    The Kings Park swimming pool in Durban will host the week-long South African National Swimming Championships, starting on Monday, which doubles as the final chance for South Africans to swim inside the strict FINA A qualifying times. 12 swimmers have so far achieved the necessary standards, but need to do it again this week, according…