WORLD-AQUATICS-CHAMPIONSHIPS

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze

Pieter Coetze ready to become the new face of South African swimming

With South African swimming icon Chad Le Clos sidelined by injury and approaching the end of his remarkable career, rising star Pieter Coetze is poised to carry the baton and become the next big name in local swimming.

Erin Gallagher in the heats of the women’s 100m butterfly during day 4 of the SA National Swimming Championships at Newton Park Swimming Pool on April 12, 2025 in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Erin Gallagher takes relaxed approach as she qualifies for World Championships

Veteran swimmer Erin Gallagher welcomes being among seven South Africans who achieved qualifying times for the World Aquatics Championships, set for Singapore from 27 July to 3 August.

Swimming SA coach Rocco Meiring

The competition was tougher than anticipated – Team SA Swimming Coach Rocco Meiring

Team SA swimming head coach Rocco Meiring insists the level of competition at the World Aquatics Championships was tougher than they had anticipated.

South African Swimmer Pieter Coetze

Rising swimmer Pieter Coetze eyes a podium place finish at the upcoming Olympics

The teenage swimming sensation Pieter Coetze believes his recent bronze medal win at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, is a significant boost towards securing a medal at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.