Quick Info
| Profession | Competitive swimmer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Durban, South Africa |
Latest News about Chad le Clos
04/08/2026
Chad le Clos said his apartment in South Africa was destroyed in a fatal fire. The incident was reported after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, and he later described the event as a heartbreaking tragedy.
25/07/2026
Chad le Clos helped South Africa win bronze in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay, bringing his Commonwealth Games medal total to 19. That result made him the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
25/09/2025
Chad le Clos returned to competition at the South African short-course championships in Pietermaritzburg after taking an extended break to recover from a back injury. The meet was part of his preparation for a World Cup series event in Carmel, Indiana.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Chad Guy Bertrand le Clos |
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| Known For | Olympic, World, and Commonwealth Games champion swimmer |
| Notable Achievement | Won gold in the 200m butterfly at the 2012 London Olympics |
Personal Life
| Birth Year | 1992 |
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Career
| Sport | Swimming |
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| Specialty | Butterfly |
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/chadleclos |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Defeated Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly at the 2012 London Olympics. | |
| 2. Shared silver with Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly final at the Rio 2016 Olympics. | |
| 3. Is South Africa's most decorated Olympian of all time with four medals. |