South Africa’s Olympic Medallist

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South African Olympic Medallists have cemented their place in the nation’s sporting legacy by representing the country on the world’s greatest stage and bringing home medals in a range of disciplines.

Since re-joining the Olympic Games in 1992, these athletes have exemplified the spirit of excellence, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

Whether it was the endurance of marathon runners like Josia Thugwane, the precision of swimmers like Penny Heyns, or the strength of rowers like James Thompson, each medallist carried the hopes of a nation with them.

Their collective achievements stand as a testament to their dedication and passion, uniting South Africans across generations in celebration of their success. This prestigious group of athletes, having now retired from competition, continues to inspire the next wave of champions, reminding us of the power of determination and the pursuit of greatness.

NAMESPORT/CATEGORYEVENT/DISCIPLINEMEDALYEAR & VENUE
Wayne FerreiraTennisMen’s DoublesSilver1992, Barcelona
Piet NorvalTennisMen’s DoublesSilver1992, Barcelona
Elana MeyerAthleticsWomen’s 10,000mSilver1992, Barcelona
Josia ThugwaneAthleticsMen’s MarathonGold1996, Atlanta
Hezekiél SepengAthleticsMen’s 800mSilver1996, Atlanta
Marianne KrielSwimmingWomen’s 100m BackstrokeBronze1996, Atlanta
Penny HeynsSwimmingWomen’s 100m BreaststrokeGold1996, Atlanta
Penny HeynsSwimmingWomen’s 200m BreaststrokeGold1996, Atlanta
Penny HeynsSwimmingWomen’s 100m BreaststrokeBronze2000, Sydney
Terence ParkinSwimmingMen’s 200m BreaststrokeSilver2000, Sydney
Llewellyn HerbertAthleticsMen’s 400m HurdlesBronze2000, Sydney
Frantz KrugerAthleticsMen’s Discus ThrowBronze2000, Sydney
Hestrie CloeteAthleticsWomen’s High JumpSilver2000, Sydney
Hestrie CloeteAthleticsWomen’s High JumpSilver2004, Athens
Lyndon FernsSwimmingMen’s 4x100m Freestyle RelayGold2004, Athens
Ryk NeethlingSwimmingMen’s 4x100m Freestyle RelayGold2004, Athens
Darian TownsendSwimmingMen’s 4x100m Freestyle RelayGold2004, Athens
Roland SchoemanSwimmingMen’s 4x100m Freestyle RelayGold2004, Athens
Roland SchoemanSwimmingMen’s 50m FreestyleBronze2004, Athens
Roland SchoemanSwimmingMen’s 100m FreestyleSilver2004, Athens
Donovan CechRowingMen’s Coxless PairsBronze2004, Athens
Ramon di ClementeRowingMen’s Coxless PairsBronze2004, Athens
Mbulaeni MalaudziAthleticsMen’s 800mSilver2004, Athens
Godfrey Khotso MokoenaAthleticsMen’s Long JumpSilver2008, Beijing
Cameron van der BurghSwimmingMen’s 100m BreaststrokeGold2012, London
James ThompsonRowingMen’s Lightweight Coxless FourGold2012, London
Matthew BrittainRowingMen’s Lightweight Coxless FourGold2012, London
Sizwe NdlovuRowingMen’s Lightweight Coxless FourGold2012, London
Bridgitte HartleyCanoeingWomen’s K-1 500mBronze2012, London
Lawrence BrittainRowingMen’s Coxless PairsSilver2016, Rio de Janeiro
Shaun KeelingRowingMen’s Coxless PairsSilver2016, Rio de Janeiro
Sunette ViljoenAthleticsWomen’s Javelin ThrowSilver2016, Rio de Janeiro
Cameron van der BurghSwimmingMen’s 100m BreaststrokeSilver2016, Rio de Janeiro
Kyle Brown (Captain)Rugby SevensMen’s Rugby SevensBronze2016, Rio de Janeiro
Neil Powell (Coach)Rugby SevensMen’s Rugby SevensBronze2016, Rio de Janeiro
Bianca BuitendagSurfingWomen’s ShortboardSilver2020, Tokyo
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