Tag: Theodore Yach
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Theodore Yach had set for the most Robben Islands cross
A Cape Town extreme swimmer couldn’t wait for lockdown to end to get back into the water. So, as a professional athlete who’s allowed to train under Level 3, he didn’t waste a minute to do so. Only, he used his first training session to set a new record – one that the late pro…
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Memorial swim to honour the memory of Theodore Yach
Theodore Yach, veteran cold-water swimmer, and Robin Island record-holder, passed away suddenly last week from asthma complications. He was 60. Read The South African
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SA swimmer Theodore Yach completed his 100th Open Water Swim
South African endurance swimmer, Theodore Yach has completed his 100th Open Water Swim from Robben Island to the mainland. Yach completed Monday’s swim in just over three hours in difficult conditions. He previously successfully crossed the English Channel.
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Theodore Yach completes record-breaking 70th Robben Island crossing
Read SuperSports World renowned long distance, cold water swimmer, Theodore Yach, has completed a record breaking 70th crossing from Robben Island to Cape Town in tough conditions including icy 11 degree water. Celebrating the milestone on Wednesday by raising funds for disadvantaged children, 55 year old Yach spent 2hrs 29min swimming from the world famous…