Chad le Clos fails to qualify for the Men's 100m Butterfly semi-finals
The 32-year-old revealed he had been struggling since injuring himself four weeks ago when a child jumped into the water in front of him mid-stroke.
Clarence Ford interviews Roger Sedres, official Olympics photographer for team South Africa.
Listen below.
South African swimmer Chad le Clos failed to advance beyond the 100m butterfly heats at the Paris Olympics, but clutching his shoulder, he vowed to keep on swimming.
He finished second in his heat with a time of 52.24 seconds, placing 24th overall and missing the top 16 by 0.6 seconds.
The 32-year-old revealed he had been struggling since injuring himself four weeks ago when a child jumped into the water in front of him mid-stroke.
"I just saw him holding his shoulder, so I'm hoping he's okay and can carry on."
- Roger Sedres, official Olympics photographer for team South Africa
Photographer Roger Sedres, who has been alongside Le Clos throughout his Olympic journey, has captured every stroke, win, and defeat.
"Almost 14 years ago to the day, he won his first gold medal when he beat Michael Phelps in the men’s 200m butterfly final at the Olympic Games in London. Since then Rio, Tokyo and now Paris. I have had the privilege to photograph the greatest swimmer," reflected Sedres in a recent Instagram post.
Reflecting on Le Clos’ career, he praises his resilience and unwavering determination to achieve his goals, particularly given the intensity of the Olympic Games.
Whether or not retirement is on the horizon for Le Clos, Sedres says the decision is entirely up to him and will come when he's ready.
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