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.

The South African Olympic team

• Chad le Clos – 400 IM, 200 freestyle, 200 butterfly, 200 IM
• Suzaan van Biljon – 200 breaststroke
• Cameron van der Burgh – 100 breaststroke
• Riaan Schoeman – 400 IM
• Heerden Herman – 400 freestyle
• Kathryn Meaklim – 200 IM, 400 IM
• Charl Crous – 100 backstroke
• Gideon Louw – 100 freestyle
• Darian Townsend – 200 IM
• Wendy Trott – 800 freestyle
• Roland Schoeman – 50 freestyle
• Karin Prinsloo – 200 backstroke