Historic victory: Western Cape Swimming ends 20-year title drought at nationals

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: South Africa

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Historic victory: Western Cape Swimming ends 20-year title drought at nationals

The Western Cape swimming team won the national title at the 2026 Autumn School Sports Championships, ending a 20-year wait. With 54 gold medals, they beat Gauteng by a single gold, accumulating a total of 128 medals. Coach Anwar Rinquest expressed his emotion over this long-awaited victory, highlighting the hard work and discipline that led to this success.

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