Corbett targets podium finish at Commonwealth Games

Corbett claimed bronze in the 50m breaststroke in a time of 31.59 on the opening day of the competition, which concluded on the weekend at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre. 

She followed that up with bronze in the 200m and 100m breaststroke events, clocking in 2:25.07 and 1:07.78 respectively. 

Speaking exclusively to SABC Sport, the Commonwealth Games medallist said she was blown away by how the Chinese plan their events.

“The China Open is very interesting. I think the way that the Chinese plan things is just incredible. The execution of the competition was amazing, so it felt like you’re racing the best in the world at an incredible competition. 

"I was not expecting to feel nerves, but the interesting thing is I felt more nervous because it felt like a simulation, almost like World Champs,” said Corbett

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“I think it was a very interesting competition because we weren't fully rested going into the competition so we are kind of waiting for nationals [SA National Championships], which will be held in P.E in April, so I didn't really know what to expect from this competition regarding our performances. 

"To walk away with three bronze medals made me happy and very excited about it.”

The 26-year-old added that she enjoys celebrating fellow athletes, with one of her highlights of the competition was seeing how incredibly happy a fellow swimmer in her 50m heat on the first day of the competition was for breaking an asian record. 

Looking ahead to the 2026 Commonwealth Games Corbett says the main aim is to secure a medal.

“The main aim for “Commies” is, if I am blessed with another medal, that would be amazing. But it's always hard to predict what the competition is going to do, and the only thing I can control is to swim as fast as I can, and to be as prepared as I can be.”