South Africa’s le Clos says home destroyed during Commonwealth record run
Summary
Olympic swimmer Chad le Clos said his home in Cape Town, South Africa, was destroyed by a fire on July 30 while he was competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Le Clos became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history the day before the fire and plans to help neighbors affected by the blaze.Key Facts
- Chad le Clos is an Olympic champion swimmer from South Africa.
- His apartment in Cape Town burned down on July 30 during the Commonwealth Games.
- The fire damaged several apartments in his building.
- An elderly man and longtime neighbor died in the fire.
- Le Clos won his 21st Commonwealth Games medal, making him the most decorated athlete in the event’s history.
- He won a bronze medal in the men’s 4×100-meter medley relay at the 2023 Games.
- Le Clos has won four Olympic medals and 16 world titles in swimming.
- He said his foundation will raise money to help neighbors rebuild homes.
- Glasgow 2023 was his fifth Commonwealth Games, and he aims to compete in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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