NTS has enjoyed a rich history of swimming excellence over the years. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have had numerous swimmers who have represented South Africa at the Olympics, World Championships, and Commonwealth Games. Swimming is a sport which can provide enjoyment for all no matter the level of swimming.

The XXXIII Olympic Games:

Congratulations to Tatjana Smith for winning gold in the 100m Breaststroke and for bagging silver in the 200m Breaststroke. 

A further congratulations to the following NTS swimmers who represented South Africa at the games:

• Tatjana Smith (Schoenmaker)
• Kaylene Corbett
• Erin Gallagher
• Pieter Coetzé
• Matthew Sates
• And Coach Rocco Meiring

 

In 2024 we also witnessed some fast swimming at the 21st World Championships:

Pieter Coetzé placed 3rd in the 200m backstroke

2023 notable swims:

• Tatjana Schoenmaker won gold in the 200 breaststroke and placed 2nd in the 100 breaststroke at the 20th World Championships

2022 notable swims:

World Championships:

• Lara van Niekerk placed 3rd in the 50 breaststroke

Commonwealth Games:

• Pieter Coetzé won gold in the 100m backstroke, silver in the 50m backstroke, and bronze in the 200m backstroke
• Lara van Niekerk won gold in both the 50 and 100m breaststroke
• Tatjana won gold in the 200m breaststroke and silver in the 100 breaststroke
• Erin Gallagher achieved silver in the 50 butterfly
• Kaylene Corbett achieved bronze in the 200 breaststroke

 

In 2021, our swimmers, Tatjana Schoemaker, Kaylene Corbett, Pieter Coetzé and Duné Coetzee, and our coach, Rocco Meiring, represented South Africa at the Olympic Games. We saw some amazing achievements including Tatjana breaking the world record and winning gold in the 200m breaststroke, as well as her securing silver in the 100m breaststroke. Kaylene came 5th in the 200m breaststroke which was also an incredible feat.