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My son's not just a champion South African swimmer – he made me change my life

My son's not just a champion South African swimmer – he made me change my life

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Chad won a 2013 Laureus World Sports Award in RioThe American retired after the 2016 Rio Games with a record 23 gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

Image caption, Bert le Clos shot to fame after a BBC interview after his son, Chad, won gold in the 200m butterfly at the 2012 London OlympicsByPaul O'HareBBC ScotlandUpdated 4 hours agoChad le Clos shocked a global audience when he beat swimming legend Michael Phelps to win a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Chad le Clos has competed at five Commonwealth Games since he made his debut in Delhi 2010The 34-year-old helped secure a bronze for South Africa in the 4x100m freestyle relay on Friday at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.

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