Cameron v/d Burgh
He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] and used swimming as an outlet for his energy.
| Date of birth | 25-05-1988 | ||
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| Height | 1.85 | ||
| Weight | 85 | ||
| Country | South Africa | ||
| Occupation | Businessperson, Motivational Speaker | ||
| Language | Afrikaans, English | ||
| Club | South Africa | ||
| Name of coach | - | ||
| Gender | Male | ||
| Nickname | Kill cam | ||
| Hobbies | Olympic sports, football, rugby, current affairs, business, travel, cooking, fashion, public speaking. | ||
| Memorable achievement | He became the first man to earn four world championship medals in the 50m breaststroke when he won gold in the event at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain. He had previously claimed gold in 2009, and bronze in both 2007 and 2011. | ||
| Idol | South African swimmer Penny Heyns. | ||
| Injuries | He was troubled by a shoulder injury in 2014. | ||
| Ambitions | - | ||
| Awards | n 2014 he received a Presidential award and an Order of Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sport. | ||