Two-time Olympic open water swimming champion Sharon van Rouwendaal has confirmed her participation in this year’s Midmar Mile.
Image: Supplied Image: SuppliedJust five months ago the Dutch swimmer stood atop the Olympic podium for a second time, following up her gold medal in the 10km marathon swim at Rio 2016 and silver at Tokyo 2020 with another gold in Paris last August.
Van Rouwendaal’s coaching clinics will take place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and at Midmar Dam itself between 24 January and 8 February. “The experience was really special, also because when you run out the vibes were incredible, everybody’s cheering you on. Van Rouwendaal is also relishing the prospect of sharing her expertise with the swimmers who will attend her coaching clinics.
Meanwhile, after minimal training since the Paris Olympics, Van Rouwendaal believes she’s unlikely to record another victory in the elite women’s race, but with the Midmar Mile spanning just 1.6km rather than the 10km she completed in the French capital, she’s sure to remain a massive threat come 9 February.If you are still using a green ID book and not a smart ID, you may be at serious risk of fraud and identity theft.
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