Olympic swimming gold medalist Tatjana Smith has announced her decision to switch national allegiance from South Africa to the Netherlands, according to a report by Nick Zaccardi of NBC Sports on November 10, 2026. The move marks a significant change for the athlete, who previously represented South Africa at the Olympic Games. Further details regarding the timing of her eligibility to compete for the Netherlands have not been disclosed.
Tatjana Smith, Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist, Switches from South Africa to Netherlands
