Swimmer le Clos says his home was destroyed in a fire while he was at the Commonwealth Games
Summary
South African swimmer Chad le Clos said his home in Cape Town was destroyed by a fire while he was competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He became the most successful athlete in Commonwealth Games history the day before, winning his 21st medal.Key Facts
- Chad le Clos is an Olympic champion swimmer from South Africa.
- His apartment in Cape Town caught fire and was destroyed on July 30.
- The fire happened while he was at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Le Clos won a bronze medal in the men’s 4x100-meter medley relay, making him the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history with 21 medals.
- An elderly man and neighbor of le Clos died in the fire.
- Le Clos plans to raise money through his foundation to help affected neighbors rebuild.
- He has won four Olympic medals, including gold in the 200-meter butterfly at the 2012 London Olympics.
- Glasgow was his fifth Commonwealth Games, and he aims to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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