28 July 2025 – Pieter Coetzé booked a spot in the 100m backstroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore after powering to second place in his semifinal on Monday. The 21-year-old star had booked his place in the semifinals with a time of 52.80 seconds in his morning heat and then went quicker in the semis, touching in a time of 52.29. That saw him qualifying third fastest for the final behind Hungary's Hubert Kos (52.21) and Russian Kliment Kolesnikov (51.26). Coetzé heads into Tuesday night&#... Read More

The second morning session at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore saw African swimmers deliver a mix of encouraging performances and valuable learning experiences. While no continental athletes advanced to semifinals today, South Africa’s Pieter Coetze stood out with a strong showing in the men’s 100m backstroke, positioning himself as a potential finalist. Meanwhile, emerging talents from smaller federations gained crucial experience on the global stage. Standout Performances Coetze Cont... Read More

Meder (10th), Gallagher (13th) and Sameh (14th) fall just short of finals but prove Africa's competitive edge at World Championships The 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore saw Africa's top swimmers deliver competitive performances that underscored the continent's growing presence in elite swimming, though with the bittersweet taste of narrowly missing finals berths. Three African athletes reached semifinals across different events, each demonstrating flashes of brilliance while acknowledging room for improvement in ... Read More

  The opening morning session of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore witnessed a compelling display from Africa's swimming contingent, showcasing both competitive performances and the growing depth of talent across the continent. While global powerhouses dominated the top spots, African athletes made their presence felt with several notable achievements and semifinal qualifications that signal the continent's evolving position in international swimming. Semifinalists Lead the Charge The standout performances... Read More

  25 July 2025 – A team of 14 South Africans will dive into action as the swimming programme gets underway at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Sunday. Leading the way for the South Africans will be young Pretoria swimmer Pieter Coetzé, who travelled directly to Singapore from Germany, where he was representing the country at the World University Games. The TUKS psychology student left the Games with a haul of three medals after taking gold in the 50 and 100m backstroke and silver in the 100m freestyle. ... Read More