Portrait of Danika Vyncke

Danika Vyncke

100m Backstroke
South Africa
Biography
Started: She took up swimming at a young age, and began competing at school level. In 2018 she started to pursue the sport more seriously. (citizen.co.za, 13 Jan 2023)

Sporting Relatives: Her younger sister Ivana has represented South Africa in Para swimming, including at the 2024 European Open Championships in Madeira, Portugal. Her youngest sister Giuliana has competed in non-Para swimming at national junior level in South Africa. (SportsDeskOnline, 07 Aug 2024; Dragon's Swimming Club Facebook page, 23 Apr 2024; up.ac.za, 22 Mar 2024; citizen.co.za, 05 May 2023)

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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 22, 2007
CoachTheo Verster [club], RSA
Highlights
RankEventYearLocationResult
World Championships
5100m Backstroke - S132023Manchester, GBR1:24.34
7100m Breaststroke - SB132023Manchester, GBR1:23.08
10Women's 100m Freestyle S132023Manchester, GBR1:08.71
Para Swimming European Open Championships
4100m Breaststroke - SB132024Funchal, POR1:22.34
6Women's 100m Freestyle S132024Funchal, POR1:06.25
8200m Individual Medley - SM132024Funchal, POR2:48.87
10400m Freestyle - S132024Funchal, POR5:20.50
1150m Freestyle - S132024Funchal, POR29.42
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