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Olympics swimming

Second day of rowing postponed due to weather problems

By Reuters

The decision followed a day of difficult conditions on the opening day on Saturday.

  • Chad le Clos celebrate after winning gold in the men’s 100m butterfly in Doha. Picture: Facebook.

    Durban to host 2016 SA National Aquatic Olympic Trials

    This year’s event is a make-or-break for swimmers who are looking to post Olympic Qualifying times.

    2231 days ago
  • Decorated Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. Picture: Facebook.

    Phelps confident of getting back to his best

    A series of rare defeats have illuminated the enormous challenge he faces getting back to the top.

    2826 days ago
  • "Roland Schoeman, Lyndon Ferns, Darian Townsend and Ryk Neethling. Picture: Olympics.org.

    #Athens10 - Awesome Foursome 10 years on

    EWN relives South Africa's famous swimming relay victory at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

    2828 days ago
  • Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Phelps set for second comeback meet

    Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps came out of retirement in April.

    2922 days ago
  • American swimming great Michael Phelps. Picture: Sascoc

    Encouraging signs for Phelps in comeback

    Decorated Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was narrowly defeated on his competitive return to the pool.

    2939 days ago
  • Michael Phelps was not at his sharpest suffered a narrow loss to his old rival Ryan Lochte in his comeback. Picture: Facebook.

    Phelps beaten in comeback race

    Michael Phelps suffered a narrow loss to his old rival Ryan Lochte in his comeback race.

    2943 days ago
  • American swimming great Michael Phelps. Picture: Sascoc

    Phelps plays down Rio prospects

    Decorated Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has come out of retirement.

    2944 days ago
  • American swimming great Michael Phelps. Picture: Sascoc

    Phelps to come out of retirement

    The most decorated swimmer of all time is set to come out of retirement next week.

    2953 days ago
  • Swimming South Africa won the Federation of the Year at Sunday night’s SA Sports Awards. Picture: AFP.

    Swimming SA surprised by award

    Swimming South Africa won the Federation of the Year at Sunday night’s SA Sports Awards.

    3101 days ago
  • Michael Phelps in action. Picture: Sascoc

    Phelps joins US anti-doping test programme

    Speculation is rife that the four-time London Olympic gold medalist is contemplating his comeback.

    3104 days ago
  • SPAIN, Barcelona: South Africa's Cameron Van Der Burgh celebrates after winning the final of the men's 50-metre breaststroke swimming event in the FINA World Championships at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on July 31, 2013. Picture: AFP

    No pain in Spain for Team SA swimmers

    Chad le Clos and Cameron van der Burgh won their first gold medals on Wednesday night.

    3210 days ago
  • Olympic champion Chad le Clos says he wants to cement his legacy as a SA swimmer. Picture: AFP

    Le Clos in action at World Champs

    Olympic champion Chad le Clos says he wants to cement his legacy as a SA swimmer.

    3227 days ago
  • Cameron van der Burgh won gold and set a world record in the 100m breaststroke in the Olympics. Picture: Wessel Oosthuizen/SA Sports Picture Agency

    Emotional rollercoaster for Olympian

    Olympic medalist Cameron van der Burgh says the last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster.

    3573 days ago
  • Team SA Olympic gold medalist Chad le Clos during the 200m Butterfly final. Picture: Wessel Oosthuizen/SA Sports Picture Agency

    'Le Clos made the right decision'

    Cameron van der Burgh supports Chad le Clos' decision to pull out of the 200m individual medley.

    3574 days ago
  • Olympic rings in the Athletes Village in London. Picture: Wessel Oosthuizen/SA Sports Picture Agency.

    Chinese paper hits back over doping

    Ye Shiwen has vehemently denied the doping concerns.

    3574 days ago
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