Summary of the Story:
- South Africa’s Tatjana Smith won gold in the women’s 100m breaststroke.
- Team South Africa has secured three medals so far in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Key events scheduled for South African athletes on Wednesday, 31 July 2024, include rowing, triathlon, hockey, and swimming.
Team South Africa continues to make strides at the 2024 Paris Olympics, with key events on the schedule for Wednesday, 31 July 2024.
Team SA at Paris Olympics: How are we doing so far?
South Africa’s athletes have had a commendable performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Notably, Tatjana Smith secured South Africa’s first gold medal by winning the women’s 100m breaststroke with a time of 1:05.28.
This victory adds to her previous silver medal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, marking a significant achievement in her swimming career.
South Africa’s medal tally currently stands at three, with a bronze medal in men’s rugby sevens and another bronze by Alan Hatherly in men’s cross-country cycling.
South African athletes have shown resilience and determination, competing fiercely in various events.
Team South Africa schedule for Wednesday, 31 July 2024
The South African athletes have a busy day ahead, with several key events lined up. Here’s the detailed schedule:
On Wednesday, 31 July 2024, Team South Africa has a packed schedule with athletes competing across multiple disciplines.
Rowing:
- Women’s Single Sculls Quarterfinals: Paige Badenhorst at 10:24.
- Men’s Pair Semifinals: John Smith and Christopher Baxter at 10:34.
Triathlon:
- Women’s Individual: Vicky van der Merwe at 8:00.
- Men’s Individual: Jamie Riddle and Henri Schoeman at 10:45.
Hockey:
- Women’s Match: South Africa vs. Great Britain at 10:30.
- Men’s Match: South Africa vs. Spain at 19:45.
Swimming:
- Women’s 200m Breaststroke Heats: Tatjana Smith and Kaylene Corbett at 11:00.
- Men’s 200m Butterfly Heats: Pieter Coetze at 11:27.
Archery:
- Men’s Individual: Wian Roux at 19:16.