Double Olympic medalist Tatjana Smith has announced she will switch her sporting allegiance to the Netherlands, according to a report by BBC Sport journalist Ben Collins on Wednesday.
The South African-born swimmer won a gold and a silver medal at each of the past two Olympic Games. Her decision to represent the Netherlands marks a significant move in international swimming.
Smith was reportedly tearful during the announcement, which comes ahead of the next Olympic cycle. The change of allegiance will require approval from World Aquatics and the relevant national federations before she can compete for her new country.
