Biography
Started: She took up Para swimming in 2010 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019)
Reason: "An ophthalmologist suggested I give Para swimming a try." (heslopsports.co.za, 08 Jul 2016; sascoc.co.za, 30 Apr 2016)
Awards: She was named Para Sportswoman of the Year for 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2023 at the KwaZulu-Natal Sports Awards in South Africa. (Seals Swimming Club Instagram profile, 08 Nov 2023; kzndsac.gov.za, 17 Oct 2022; Instagram profile, 06 Nov 2021; Rudy Project South Africa Facebook page, 21 Apr 2017)
She and Christian Sadie were flag bearers for South Africa at the 2022 World Championships in Madeira, Portugal. (Swimming South Africa Facebook page, 12 Jun 2022)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
She has served as a member of the national management committee of Retina South Africa, a patient-run organisation that assists South Africans who have retinal degenerative conditions. In September 2018 she became a member of Swimming South Africa's Athletes' Committee. (Retina SA Facebook page, 20 Mar 2022; ewn.co.za, 05 Sep 2018; Facebook profile, 05 Sep 2018)
OTHER STUDIES
She has studied for a bachelor's degree in strategic management at the Independent Institute of Education's Varsity College in South Africa. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Sep 2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJuly 19, 1998
Place of ResidencePIETERMARITZBURG
EducationCommunications Management - Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Languages SpokenAfrikaans, English
CoachWayne Riddin [personal], RSA, from 2018
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 12 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:25.01 |
| 13 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5:02.42 |
| 13 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:24.60 |
| 13 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:27.52 |
| 13 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 5:18.06 |
| 16 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:50.43 |
| 17 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:20.25 |
| 20 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:24.23 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:22.44 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:27.90 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 5:21.09 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:22.18 |
| 5 | Women's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.71 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 2:57.10 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:00.80 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:25.51 |
| 7 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:18.35 |
| 7 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:18.17 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:45.87 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:23.86 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 5:01.60 |
| 8 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:17.22 |
| 8 | Women's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:11.92 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:07.92 |
| 9 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:46.92 |
| 10 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:23.12 |
| 10 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:05.55 |
| 13 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:49.15 |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 7 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 30.89 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:23.59 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:08.31 |
| 9 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:48.12 |
| 9 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 5:04.61 |
