Tag: South African Trials 2012
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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.…