South Africa's most successful Olympian, swimmer Tatjana Smith, has announced she will switch her sporting allegiance to the Netherlands, according to reports on November 10, 2026.
Smith, who won gold in the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, has represented South Africa throughout her career. The move marks a significant change for the decorated athlete.
Details regarding the timing of her eligibility to compete for the Netherlands and the reasons behind the decision were not immediately disclosed.
