PIETER COETZE

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze

Pieter Coetze not under pressure to chase world record

South African swimming sensation Pieter Coetze says he is determined to one day break the men’s 100m backstroke world record of 51.60 seconds, set by Italian Thomas Ceccon, but insists he feels no pressure to achieve it immediately.

South African Swimmer Pieter Coetze

Pieter Coetze calls for more corporate sponsors to support swimming

South African swimming sensation Pieter Coetze has urged more corporate sponsors to come on board and back the sport following his outstanding achievements at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore last month.

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze

Rocco Meiring warns Pieter Coetze about the pressures of stardom

South African swimming coach Rocco Meiring has warned his star swimmer, Pieter Coetze, about the pressure of being labelled a superstar.

Pieter Coetze

Pieter Coetze elated with three-medal haul at FISU Games

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze says to finish the FISU World University Games with a trio of medals around his neck is a memory that will live on forever.

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze

Athletes share triumphs as Team SA shines in swimming at FISU Games

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze has explained how he switched gears to clinch the first gold medal for the country at the FISU World University Games – setting up another record in the 100m backstroke.

Pieter Coetze

Pieter Coetze breaks FISU Games swimming record

Team SA swimming poster boy and Olympian Pieter Coetze set a new FISU University Games record on Friday night in Berlin, setting him up for a potential podium finish.