Tag: Kathryn Meaklim
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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.
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South African trials: Crous, Le Clos qualify for the Olympics
At the South African Nationals today, Charl Crous confirmed his qualification in the men’s 100 backstroke by winning the final with a time of 54.18, well under the FINA A cut of 54.40. Chad Le Clos qualified for a third swim in the Olympics with a time of 1:55.30 in the men’s 200 butterfly, third-ranked…
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South African Trials: Van der Burgh qualifies for the Olympics
At the South African Championships today, world-championship bronze medalist Cameron van der Burgh clocked 59.90, third best in the world so far this year, qualifying for the Olympics. Charl Crous qualified in the 100 backstroke semi with a time of 54.19, and Chad le Clos in the 200 freestyle semi with a time of 1:47.20.…
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South African Nationals 16 – 22 April 2012
The Kings Park swimming pool in Durban will host the week-long South African National Swimming Championships, starting on Monday, which doubles as the final chance for South Africans to swim inside the strict FINA A qualifying times. 12 swimmers have so far achieved the necessary standards, but need to do it again this week, according…
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Meaklim Sets 400 IM World Record
South Africa’s Kathryn Meaklim demolished the short course 400 indvidual medley today, at the FINA World Cup 2009 meet in Singapore, with a time of 4:22.88, where Spain’s Mireia Belmonte Garcia’s world record was 4:25.06. See results