SWIMMING SOUTH AFRICA

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze

Pieter Coetze wary of peaking early at Commonwealth Games qualifiers

South Africa’s breaststroke sensation Pieter Coetze says he does not want to peak too early, with the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow just a few months away.

Swimming South Africa High Performance Manager Dean Price

Dean Price predicts blockbuster SA Nationals as swimming elite battle for selection

Swimming South Africa High Performance Manager Dean Price has predicted a thrilling week of racing at the SA Senior National Swimming Championships, with the country’s elite set to battle for Commonwealth Games and Pan-Pacific Games selection.

President of Swimming South Africa Alan Fritz

Swimming South Africa to utilise Commonwealth Games as preparation for 2028 Olympics

Swimming South Africa President Alan Fritz says preparations for the upcoming games in Glascow, Scotland from 23 July to 2 August 2026, began four years ago.

Kaylene Corbett during the Women 200 LC Meter Breaststroke during day 2 of the SA National Aquatic Championships at Newton Park Swimming Pool on April 13, 2023 in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Swimming SA appeals to Sports Minister over budget cuts

Swimming South Africa (SSA) president Alan Fritz has raised serious concerns following their recent meeting with Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie in Johannesburg, where they pleaded with him not to slash the federation’s funding.

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze

Swimming SA needs R85 million to prepare team for 2028 and 2032 Olympics

Swimming South Africa president Alan Fritz says the federation requires about R85 million to prepare its athletes for the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

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.

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