Tokyo 2020 Team South Africa Handbook

TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA HANDBOOK

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA FOREWORD BY MINISTER OF SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE

SASCOC President, Mr Barry Hendricks and the rest of the Team South Africa contingent, it is with a sense of pride that i take this opportunity to wish you well on your participation at the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games - the Games of the XXXII Olympiad - which take place in Japan, later this month. that many are often compelled to go outside the country in order to be more competitive. As the Games take place under the most difficult of circumstances, we also want to extend our good wishes to the We also acknowledge that amongst those that could not qualify, hosts, who not only have to deal with the usually tough host were some, like Caster Semenya, who had to contend with requirements but to also do so, within the challenging and obstacles that were outside their control. unpredictable pandemic-inspired health conditions. Despite the challenges peculiar to participating in the 2020 As it happens with all South African teams participating at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, in addition to the usual Olympic and Paralympic Games, questions related to both team resource constraints ,the country still has high expectations on size and composition, are bound to be raised and justifiably so, Team SA, perhaps unfairly so. as long as representative teams continue to not reflect the However, besides the huge expectations of success, extreme desired gender and population demographics. care should be exercised in keeping the participants safe from Indeed, based on my interactions with the recognised National the clutches of the deadly COVID-19 virus. We are glad to note Federations, regarding their transformation scorecards, it was that amongst the safety measures the South African teams clear that the goal of attaining inclusivity remains as elusive this participating at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, time around, as ever before. This situation appears to persist have prioritised is that they will be vaccinated. Notwithstanding despite our efforts to introduce policies and other measures the vaccines, the teams are nevertheless encouraged to follow that seek to simultaneously encourage commitment to the guidelines set down by the hosts. transformation, whilst penalising the predominant laissez faire As long as there are still many who feel we should have skipped attitude displayed by the sports leadership. the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the decision to Perhaps lessons learnt from the current Social Justice and participate will be easier to defend if Team SA operates out of an Nation-building hearings, initiated by Cricket SA, will help the abundance of care, throughout their mission. formulation of sustainable solutions to transforming sport. In conclusion, on behalf of the Government, I wish the South That notwithstanding, we should appreciate and salute the African contingent much success at the Games as well as a safe individual athletes and teams for the efforts they put into return back home. meeting the qualification criteria set for participation in such Minister Nathi Mthethwa major sports events.To that end, it is encouraging to see the times, distances and heights our athletes are able to reach, some with very limited resources, at their disposal. We also note

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Finally, the time we have been waiting for has come despite all the odds and adversities caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic in the past year. The nation will once again join hands and rise behind Team South Africa at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which have become a reality after the I firmly believe that at these Olympics we can improve on postponement in 2020. our previous medal tally. Five years of blood, sweat and tears have resulted in the Once again this team will travel to Tokyo under the many National Federations finally producing the athletes extremely capable hands of Chef de Mission, Ms Patience who will do duty in the colours of South Africa in Tokyo. Shikwambana, who has led Team South Africa to previous events of such a magnitude. We wish Patience well and South Africa's sporting achievements are legendary and as believe she will look after this team in commendable an NOC we have endeavored to leave no stone unturned as fashion. we seek to bring back sporting glory to the rainbow nation at this year's global sporting extravaganza. Our sponsors are always our supporting pillars and I would like to thank them for all their steadfast support to our As tough as it was for our athletes and National Federations teams. We have included their well wishes in this handbook. to prepare for these Games due to the Pandemic, our athletes gave it their all to ensure that they prepared May I wish this team the greatest success in Tokyo. These adequately to go and face the crème de la crème of the will be Games with a difference due to the many Covid-19 sporting world. restrictions but I know that you will make the best out of these Games and enjoy them under the difficult As the macro sports body of the country we subscribe to the circumstances. International Olympic Committee motto which states the importance of remaining stronger, higher, faster – together. Stay safe, remember to always sanitize and adhere to the And as we partake this journey to Tokyo we encourage our Covid-19 protocols. Make yourself, your team and your team to remain focused and we would like the Olympics to country proud! be inclusive of every citizen regardless of being an athlete or Barry Hendricks not in supporting our Team. Due the unprecedented times and digital era we are living in, we hope everyone will be glued to their screens or handheld devices to watch our team and support them from around the world.

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING CEO

Team SA will shortly be leaving South African shores to participate in the most prestigious sporting event of all – the Olympic Games. It gives me great joy and national pride to be part of this moment as we celebrate the achievements of our athletes in qualifying to represent our nation. We express gratitude to our national benefactors that is the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and the National The preparation for these Games have been extremely Lotteries Commission for making funding available that has tough for our athletes, not only because of the four years contributed to the delivery of Team SA to the games. being lengthened further due to the postponement of these games but also because of the difficult circumstances that These athletes we are showcasing in this Team Handbook they had to endure in preparing and qualifying for these met the eligible criteria set by the International Federations games under never before experienced Covid-19 conditions. to participate in the Olympics, and they are all world-class athletes who have performed well at various international In preparing for the games during these circumstances, our events and are well known and respected in the athletes have displayed resilience, endurance and international arena. commitment that displays them as true sporting warriors. We salute them all and congratulate those that have been We call upon our entire nation to support our athletes as selected. they give off their best at these prestigious games to bring us honour and raise our national flag high. We are also grateful to the National Federations, our coaches and others who have worked extremely hard in Best wishes to the participating athletes. contributing to prepare for Tokyo and we hope our athletes Ravi Govender are ready to achieve podium results at this year's Olympic Games. The contributions by our sponsors have made it much easier and in certain aspects possible for us to send our athletes to Tokyo. I thank all our sponsors for your unwavering support and your patriotism towards our national pride that is Team SA.

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA MESSAGE FROM THE CHEF DE MISSION

Entrusted with the responsibilities of being the Chef de Mission, the task ahead of me is ever so challenging but also an honour that I'm truly relishing. I'm humbled to lead this team to one of the biggest sporting spectacles – the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Looking at Team South Africa's previous performances at games of this nature, I am extremely enthusiastic and Sending a Team to the Olympic Games is conﬁrmation of the assured that our athletes will perform to the best of their patience and resilience from the athletes who had to accept abilities. and understand when the Games were postponed. It was also for them to adapt to the 'New Norm' which deprived As the leader of the team, I urge each one of the athletes to them opportunities to participate and train overseas. embrace the team spirit as we travel to and from Tokyo and However it is all well now. to remember that wherever they are, they are South African ambassadors and should therefore respect everyone around Given the challenges that we have had to endure leading to them. this moment due to the global Covid-19 Pandemic, we congratulate our nation's brand ambassadors that have I wish the team the best of luck and safe travels to and from endured sweat and tears in remaining focused during the Tokyo. Be prepared for a long journey ahead of us but of diﬃcult times we have experienced and continue to course a hugely exciting one! experience. Patience Shikwambana

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

Nkosi sikelel' iAfrika Maluphakanyisw' uphondo lwayo, Yizwa imithandazo yethu, Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho lwayo.

Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso, O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho, O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso, Setjhaba sa South Afrika - South Afrika.

Uit die blou van onse hemel, Uit die diepte van ons see, Oor ons ewige gebergtes, Waar die kranse antwoord gee,

Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA MESSAGE FROM THE SPONSORS

KRYOLAN OAKLEY To our dear Team SA, Team SA What an incredible achievement! You have finally made it to You are one of the chosen Elite. the Tokyo Olympics, and during one of the most difficult Pushing the limits of human-kind and redefining what is times in recent history Of this achievement alone, you possible. should be exceptionally proud. The world will be watching you as you go beyond human Take comfort in the fact that we are all behind you, cheering and unlock the superpower inside. you on from our homes and office buildings, rooting for each of you to do the very best you can. Good luck this summer at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Put your best face forward, keep your chin up and your Love, heart determined, South Africa runs through your veins! Your Oakley South Africa Family Take inspiration from our rolling hills, our green veld, our beautiful oceans and the diversity of the beautiful people of our rainbow nation. You've come this far, now go show them what a determined South African can do. You give us the sense of patriotism that our country so desperately needs during this difficult time. You are our sun and our stars. We believe in you, we support you, and we love you! With all our love, Kryolan South Africa

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA MESSAGE FROM THE SPONSORS

NATIONAL LOTTERIES COMMISSION VELDSKOEN Fully behind Team South Africa Hey there, Champion! The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) recognises Sport Yes, it's you we're talking to! and Recreation as an important part of building a winning Thank you for hours of fine-tuning your mind and body. We nation! know you had to give up opportunities. We know you had to The NLC is also aligned to national priorities, and as a macro sacrifice time with your loved ones. We know you've given, body, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympics blood, sweat, and tears for the chance to represent your Committee (SASCOC) has enjoyed a long relationship with country. We also know you are going to take that chance and the NLC. make it count! For many years, participation at the Olympic and Paralympic Have a wonderful time in TOKYO, and keep giving your best games has been made possible by SASCOC, supported by We'll be cheering from home, grants from partner organisations such as the NLC. The VELDSKOEN family Over the years, we have directed millions toward SASCOC's programmes to ensure that athletes are able to train and compete to their full potential. The Sport and Recreation Distributing Agency at the NLC directs half of the funds available to organisations that develop sports and recreational facilities in rural areas, and aims to increase accessibility to sport and recreation facilities for people living with disabilities. Beneficiaries in this sector also form part of sport development, creating a pipeline of athletes that eventually represent the country on the world stage. Our funding has enabled athletes to train, prepare and travel to competitions to fly the SA flag high. Team National Lotteries Commission is fully behind Team South Africa, and we wish them well in Tokyo!

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA MESSAGE FROM THE SPONSORS

MR PRICE SPORT PLANET FITNESS To our inspiring Olympian, Victory is in having done your best, if you have done your You're our hero. best, you have WON. Across South Africa, millions of us are inspired by your Never underestimate the power of your dreams and the journey and we'll be loudly and proudly cheering you on inﬂuence of the human Spirit from the ﬁrst event to the last. Wishing each and every one of the Team SA athletes all the You've already made your fellow South Africans proud but Success on the Planet with extraordinary achievements. now's your time to show the world what we're made of. This We are behind you all the way. incredible moment is all yours. #bringbackUbuntu Go for greatness. From everyone on the Mr Price Sport team

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA PROFILES

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Bankuna High School University: University of the North (Turﬂoop) What is your favourite quote? MTP - make them proud What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? He Keeps on Doing Great Things Which TV series would you watch again? Sgudi 'Snaysi What's your most used App on your phone? Twitter Who / what inspires you? Both My late Mom and Grandma/ Dedicated and hard working women who break through in any diﬃculty PATIENCE MARTINA SHIKWAMBANA Follow me on social media

CHEF DE MISSION @Patience_S17

BORN 17 JUNE 1996 HEIGHT 160cm HOMETOWN KEMPTON PARK

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Parktown Boys What is your favourite quote? You don't know how strong you are until being strong is your only option Which TV series would you watch again? Magnum PI What's your most used app on your phone? Facebook Who / what inspires you? Triumph through adversity

LEON FLEISER DEPUTY CHEF Follow me on social media DE MISSION Leon Fleiser @leonﬂeiser BORN 31 MAY 1970 leonﬂeiser HEIGHT 191cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA ATHLETICS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Edenglen High School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 22 hours a week Personal Best: 9.89/19.95 What is your favourite quote? I am What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Hip Hop Which tv series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used app on your phone? Candy Crush Who / what inspires you? My family AKANI SIMBINE ATHLETICS Follow me on social media Akani @AkaniSimbine 100m Simbine BORN 21 SEPTEMBER 1993 @akani_simbine HEIGHT 177cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu University: Jackson State University Training Hours: 10 hours a week Personal Best: 200m - 19.87 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Sun_El Musician Who / what inspires you? My son

ANASO JOBODWANA Follow me on social media Anaso ATHLETICS Ambitious_jay Jobodwana

BORN 30 JULY 1992 Anasojay HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN PHAKAMISA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Malibu High School Training Hours: 18-20 hours a week Personal Best: 13.11 What is your favourite quote? Don’t let anyone outwork you What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I don’t listen to music. I take in whatever I hear around me Which TV series would you watch again? Bones What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Family ANTONIO ALKANA ATHLETICS Follow me on social media 110M HURDLES Antonio Alkana BORN 12 APRIL 1990 Antonio Alkana HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN BLUE DOWNS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: High School Prieska University: Northwest University Training Hours: 13 hours a week Personal Best: 100m- 10.18; 200m- 20.44 What is your favourite quote? Believe in yourself and all you are. Know that there is something inside you that can break down any obsticle What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Dinky Kunene - Dreams Come True What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My parents CHEDERICK VAN WYK Follow me on social media

ATHLETICS Chederick Chetdo van wyk

BORN 18 FEBRUARY 1995 Chederickvanwyk HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN PRIESKA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Eden Park Secondary School University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 13 hours a week Personal Best: Long jump- 8.26m What is your favourite quote? Stop complaining and go back to work, by Drago What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Playboi Carti Long time Which TV series would you watch again? Strong What's your most used App on your phone? Facebook CHESWILL Who / what inspires you? Myself JOHNSON Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Cheswill Cheswilljohnson LONG JUMP Johnson BORN 30 SEPTEMBER 1997 Cheswilljohnson HEIGHT 180cm HOMETOWN EDEN PARK

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Tuks Sport High School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 23 hours a week Personal Best: 10.10 and 19.69 What is your favourite quote? You do the possible and let God do the impossible What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Meek Mill - Ready or not Which TV series would you watch again? Stranger things What's your most used App on your phone? YouTube Who / what inspires you? Kevin Durant CLARENCE MUNYAI Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Clarence 200m Munyai Clarence_munyai BORN 20 FEBRUARY 1998 clarencemunyai HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoërskool Vorentoe High School University: Texas Christian Univeristy Training Hours: 10 hours a week Personal Best: 45:02 400m outdoor, 20:86 200m, 45:68 400m indoor, 1:07.75 600 yards indoor What is your favourite quote? It always seems impossible until it is done - Nelson Mandela What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Ye - Burna Boy Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My family, DERRICK Michael Johnson, wanting to be MOKALENG better than I was yesterday Follow me on social media Derrick ATHLETICS @DerrickMokaleng Mokaleng

BORN 18 JUNE 1997 @chief_mokaleng1 HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN CORONATIONVILLE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Radikgobethi High Training Hours: 24 hours a week Personal Best: 2:09.13 What is your favourite quote? Hard work pays' What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Big Zulu - Mali Eningi Which TV series would you watch again? I watch sports and Mzanzi Magic on TV What's your most used App on your phone? Facebook Who / what inspires you? My Coach DESMOND MOKGOBU ATHLETICS Follow me on social media MARATHON pheehadesmondmokgobu BORN 23 NOVEMBER 1988 HEIGHT 167cm HOMETOWN POLOKWANE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rhenish Girls High School University: The University of Arkansas Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: 14:59 and 31:41 What is your favourite quote? May your choice reﬂect your hopes, not your fears - Attributed to Nelson Mandela What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Songs by Tones and I Which tv series would you watch again? The Oﬃce What's your most used app on your phone? Instagram DOMINIQUE Who / what inspires you? My family SCOTT and my training partners Follow me on social media TRACK AND FIELD Dominique @domscottrunsa 5,000m & 10,000m Scott BORN 24 JUNE 1992 @domscottrunsa HEIGHT 140cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Outeniqua High School University: North West University Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: Marathon 2.10.31 & 5000m = 13.04.88 What is your favourite quote? I don't chase dreams, I hunt goals!!! What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Hillsong Which TV series would you watch again? Local: Suidooster & Areidsvlei What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Greatness ELROY GELANT ATHLETICS Follow me on social media MARATHON Elroy Gelant @ElroyGelant BORN 25 AUGUST 1986 Elroy Gelant Elroy Gelant HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN GEORGE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Keledi Secondary School Training Hours: 14 hours a week Personal Best: 10:24 What is your favourite quote? The Journey is as important as the destination What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Amapiano/Makhadzi Which TV series would you watch again? Ballers What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp and Instagram Who / what inspires you? Motivational videos and Usain Bolt

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RAMORWA Galaletsang Ramorwa

ATHLETICS Galaletsang.ramorwa_rsa BORN 10 AUGUST 1997 galaletsang.ramorwa_rsa HEIGHT 176cm

HOMETOWN RUSTENBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Bothaville High School University: University of the Free State Training Hours: 20-30 hours a week Personal Best: 2:25:28 Marathon best (NR) What is your favourite quote? Success is not ﬁnal, Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Steal my sunshine - by LEN Which tv series would you watch again? Line of Duty What's your most used app on your phone? Strava GERDA Who / what inspires you? Frith vd STEYN Merwe and Deena Kastor Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Gerda Steyn @gerdarun MARATHON Athlete BORN 3 MARCH 1990 @gerdarun HEIGHT 167cm HOMETOWN BOTHAVILLE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: TuksSport High School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 10 hours a week Personal Best: 9.94 What is your favourite quote? You have to learn how to lose before you can learn how to win What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Lil Baby - Emotionally scarred Which tv series would you watch again? Breaking Bad What's your most used app on your phone? Twitter Who / what inspires you? I’m inspired by greatness and the desire to GIFT always be better LEOTLELA Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Tlotliso Gift @Tlotlisol 100m Leotlela BORN 3 MARCH 1990 @giftofspeed HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN QWA QWA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St. Bede's High University: University Of The Witwatersrand Personal Best: 2h06.55 (Marathon) What is your favourite quote? Perseverance is the mother of success What's your most used app on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Arthur Lydiard and Patrick Sang (long distance coaches)

HENDRICK RAMAALA ATHLETICS Follow me on social media MARATHON COACH Hendrick Ramaala BORN 2 FEBRUARY 1972 HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN POLOKWANE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Potch Boys High University: RAU (UJ) Which TV series would you watch again? Sports What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp

HEZEKIEL SEPENG ATHLETICS Follow me on social media TEAM MANAGER Sepeng Hezekiel Hezekiel Sepeng BORN 30 JUNE 1974 HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN POTCHEFSTROOM

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Koster High School University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 5 hours a week Personal Best: 400 mh (56.33) 1988 What is your favourite quote? Float like a Butterﬂy, Sting like a Bee - Muhammed Ali What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? You raise me Up Which TV series would you watch again? Virgin River What's your most used app on your phone? Pinterest IRMA Who / what inspires you? People who REYNEKE are hard workers who never give up! ATHLETICS Follow me on social media HURDLE COACH Irma Reyneke BORN 22 SEPTEMBER 1965 Irma_reyneke HEIGHT 167cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoërskool Florida Training Hours: 18 hours a week Personal Best: 2:28:40 What is your favourite quote? Fly like a butterﬂy, sting like a Bee - Mohammed Ali What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Coming Along by Sunset Sweatshop Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Any person who has a story to tell to achieve IRVETTE their dreams VAN ZYL Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Irvette MARATHON van Zyl @irv87 BORN 5 JULY 1987 Irvette_van_zyl HEIGHT 169cm HOMETOWN SILVERLAKES

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoërskool Helpmekaar University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: 21,14m shot put What is your favourite quote? Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way athletics is What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Numb by Linkin Park Which tv series would you watch again? Vikings JASON JULLIAN What's your most used app on your phone? Clash of clans VAN ROOYEN Who / what inspires you? David Storl ATHLETICS and Valerie Adams SHOT PUT Follow me on social media Jason van Rooyen Jason van Rooyen BORN 2 FEBRUARY 1997 HEIGHT 193cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoerskool Florida University: RAU / Nebraska Training Hours: 15 hours a week Personal Best: 3:55 mile 1988 What is your favourite quote? Just do it! What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? UB40 What's your most used app on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Track & Field

JEAN VERSTER ATHLETICS Follow me on social media TEAM MANAGER Jean Verster BORN 23 APRIL 1965 versterjean HEIGHT 182cm HOMETOWN POTCHEFSTROOM

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hudson Park High University: University of Nelson Mandela Training Hours: 5-6 hours a week Personal Best: 8,49m Long Jump What is your favourite quote? Nothing is impossible What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Myself

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ATHLETICS Jennifer Kingwill

BORN 22 MARCH 1959 HEIGHT 170cm HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Outeniqua University: North-West University Potchefstroom Training Hours: 10 hours a week Personal Best: 61,19m What is your favourite quote? Trust the process What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Glorious - Macklemore Which TV series would you watch again? Blindspot What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Anyone that use their God given talent to do good JO-ANÉ and be good to others VAN DYK Follow me on social media

ATHLETICS Jo-Ané van Dyk joanevdyk

BORN 10 MARCH 1997 HEIGHT 171cm HOMETOWN HEIDELBERG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: High School Monument University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 12-16 hours a week Personal Best: 21.21m What is your favourite quote? You do the possible and let God handle the impossible! Which tv series would you watch again? How i met your mother What's your most used app on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My family friends and coach KAYLE ALBERT BLIGNAUT ATHLETICS Follow me on social media SHOT PUT Kyle Blignaut BORN 9 NOVEMBER 1999 @kyleblignaut HEIGHT 195cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Mmaphati Secondary School Training Hours: 24 hours a week Personal Best: 13mins 11secs For 5000m What is your favourite quote? Nothing is impossible when God is on your side What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? God The Best' by Mzwakhe Mbuli Which TV series would you watch again? Scandal', soapie on SABC What's your most used App on your phone? YouTube Who / what inspires you? Kenenisa LESIBA PRECIOUS Bekele MASHELE Follow me on social media

ATHLETICS Lesiba Mashele BORN 13 OCTOBER 1990

HEIGHT 161cm

HOMETOWN POLOKWANE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hillcrest High School University: University of Pretoria; AISTS in Switzerland Training Hours: 15-20 hours a week Personal Best: 3h53:09 (SA & African Record) What is your favourite quote? It always seems impossible until it is done - Nelson Mandela What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Beautiful Day - U2 Which TV series would you watch again? Formula 1 - Drive to Survive What's your most used App on your phone? Whatsapp Who / what inspires you? Having the opportunity to compete internationally, representing South Africa. A privilege that so many of my MARC parents generation were unable to MUNDELL pursue! Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Marc @marcmundell 50KM RACE WALK Mundell BORN 7 JULY 1983 marcmundell HEIGHT 189cm HOMETOWN HILLCREST

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Masedibu High School University: Tshwane University of Technology Training Hours: 3 hours a week Personal Best: 400m - 45:69, 200m - 20:72, 100m - 10:49 What is your favourite quote? It always seems impossible until it's done What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? On my side - Kim Walker Which TV series would you watch again? My wife and kids What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram/Facebook Who / what inspires you? Myself OSCAR MOYAHABO MAVUNDLA Follow me on social media Oscar O ATHLETICS Oscarozzy1 Saints

BORN 26 MARCH 1992 @Oscarozzy1 @Ozzking44 HEIGHT 166cm HOMETOWN SESHEGO

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Jan van Riebeeck University: RAU (UJ) What is your favourite quote? The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall Which TV series would you watch again? Ballers What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Greatness

PAUL GORRIES Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Paul @paulgorries COACH Gorries BORN 28 FEBRUARY 1981 Paul Gorries HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Grey College, Monument High University: UNISA Training Hours: 42 hours a week What is your favourite quote? He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life - Muhammad Ali What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Thunderstruck - ACDC Which TV series would you watch again? Sons of Anarchy What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Jesus Christ PIERRE BLIGNAUT Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Pierre Blignaut Shot put and Discus Academy

BORN 11 NOVEMBER 1948 pierre.blignaut.14 @hendrikpetrus HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN KRUGERDORP

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool University: NWU Training Hours: 10 hours a week Personal Best: 45.15 What is your favourite quote? Elke dag is n groot dag What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Afrika Sonsak- Robbie Wessels Which TV series would you watch again? Drive to Survive What's your most used App on your phone? Angus Buchan- Bible app Who / what inspires you? Tiger Woods PIETER CONRADIE Follow me on social media

ATHLETICS Pieter Conradie

BORN 20 OCTOBER 1994 pieter__conradie HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Sebalamakgolo University: Mopani FET College Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: 45.66 What is your favourite quote? Never give in What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? UB40 - Kingston & King Monada Bomme Which TV series would you watch again? John Wick What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Stephen RANTI Mokoka DIKGALE Follow me on social media Ranti ATHLETICS RantiDikgale Dikgale

BORN 12 JULY 1987 HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN PHALABORWA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Bellville High Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: 87.62m What is your favourite quote? Do unto others as you would have them do unto you What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Christian Pop/Remix songs Which tv series would you watch again? None - I don't like watching something more than once ;) What's your most used app on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My wife and ROCCO BOSMAN family - and deﬁnitely also God VAN ROOYEN Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Rocco van Rooyen JAVELIN THROW lifestyle BORN 23 DECEMBER 1992 @roccozulu HEIGHT 190cm HOMETOWN DURBANVILLE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Paarl Gimnasium High University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 3-4 hours a week Personal Best: 8,49m What is your favourite quote? No sacriﬁce, No Victory What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Logic- Heard em say Which tv series would you watch again? El Chapo- Narcos What's your most used app on your phone? Gmail RUSWAHL Who / what inspires you? Myself SAMAAI Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Ruswahl RuswahlSamaai LONG JUMP Samaai BORN 25 SEPTEMBER 1991 RuswahlSamaai HEIGHT 182cm HOMETOWN PAARL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Albans College University: University of Houston Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: 10.04sec 100m, 20.10sec 200m What is your favourite quote? You have to free your mind to do things you wouldn't think of doing. Don't ever say no. What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? No particular song just as long as it’s Afro beats or YoungBoy Which TV series would you watch again? Prison Break or Power What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp SHAUN Who / what inspires you? Carl Lewis MASWANGANYI Follow me on social media Shaun ATHLETICS @tshedzom Maswanganyi

BORN 1 FEBRUARY 2001 @tshedzo.m HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Tuks Sport High School University: Tshwane University of Technology Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: 48.76 400m Hurdles What is your favourite quote? No matter your background if you're passionate and dedicated about the sport anything is possible What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Lil Baby - Hats Oﬀ Which TV series would you watch again? Queen of the South What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? The people SOKWAKHANA in my circle inspire me a lot ZAZINI Follow me on social media Sokwakhana ATHLETICS @SoksZazini Zazini

BORN 23 JANUARY 2000 @sokszazini HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN BURGERSDORP

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Batloung High School University: TUT Training Hours: 2 hours a week Personal Best: 2.07.40 What is your favourite quote? If it's my day no one will beat me be it's the day God made for me Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Hendrick Ramaala

STEPHEN MOKOKA Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Mokoka MARATHON Stephen @tlotlomoko BORN 31 JANUARY 1985 MokokaStephen HEIGHT 157cm HOMETOWN MAFIKENG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: The Glen Training Hours: 14 hours a week Personal Best: 45.15 400m What is your favourite quote? When you go through hell, keep going What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Better Days by Avicii Which TV series would you watch again? Generations What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Wayde van Niekerk THAPELO PHORA Follow me on social media

ATHLETICS Thapelotiblaphora @thapelophora

BORN 21 NOVEMBER 1991 thapelo _tibla HEIGHT 182cm HOMETOWN MAMELODI

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Grey College, Bloemfontein University: University of Free State Personal Best: 43.03 (WR) - 2016 What is your favourite quote? Aim to achieve your fullest potential, not riches What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I like shuﬄing all types of music Which TV series would you watch again? Currently - ‘the UpShaws” Mike Epps on Netﬂix What's your most used App on your phone? Tetris Who / what inspires you? I’m inspired by the Lord and the Bible that guides WAYDE me everyday VAN NIEKERK Follow me on social media Wayde ATHLETICS @WaydeDreamer van Niekerk

BORN 5 JULY 1992 @WaydeDreamer HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN CLERMONT, FLORIDA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Goudveld High School University: University of North West and University of Pretoria Training Hours: 15-20 hours a week Personal Best: 1h20m17s on 20km What is your favourite quote? Nothing grows in your comfort zone What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Thunderstruck - ACDC Which tv series would you watch again? Scrubs What's your most used app on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My coach WAYNE Rob Heﬀernan and my wife, SNYMAN Nadelene Snyman Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Wayne @waynesnyman TRACK AND FIELD Snyman BORN 8 MARCH 1985 @waynesnyman85 HEIGHT 177cm HOMETOWN FREE STATE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Worcester Gymnasium University: TUKS Training Hours: 15 hours a week Personal Best: 54.37s What is your favourite quote? Go as long as you can, then take another step What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? The Champion - Carrie Underwood Which tv series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used app on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? People who WENDA turn setbacks into opportunities NEL Follow me on social media ATHLETICS Wenda @Wenda400mh 400M HURDLES Nel BORN 30 JULY 1988 wendanel27 HEIGHT 165cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Ladysmith High School / Glenwood High School University: North West University Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: 45.03 What is your favourite quote? Belief will change my World What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? The Game - Ali Bomaye Which TV series would you watch again? Blacklist What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? The likes of Akani Simbine and Kirani James have been my role models for the ZAKITHI past decade but my main source of inspiration is drawn from my NENE childhood dreams ATHLETICS Follow me on social media Zakithi Nene zakithi_nene BORN 2 APRIL 1998

HEIGHT 182cm

HOMETOWN LADYSMITH

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA CYCLING

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hillcrest High Training Hours: 15 hours a week Personal Best: U23 World Champion 2018, Bronze Medal Common Wealth 2018 What is your favourite quote? Everything happens for a reason What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Ryan Caraveo Which TV series would you watch again? You Who / what inspires you? Goals and always improving ALAN HATHERLY CYCLING Follow me on social media MOUNTAIN BIKE XCO Alan.hatherly @alanhatherly BORN 15 MARCH 1996 @alanhatherly HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN WESTERN CAPE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Bracken High School

Training Hours: 2-3 hours a day

Personal Best: 4th in Youth Olympic Games ﬁnal

What is your favourite quote? Still I rise

What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? 50 cent and other rap artist

Which tv series would you watch again? I don't watch series

Who / what inspires you? Kyle Bennett

ALEX LIMBERG Follow me on social media

CYCLING Alex Matthew @alex_limberg BMX RACING Limberg 950 BORN 27 NOVEMBER 1996 @alex_limberg950 HEIGHT 158cm HOMETOWN ALBERTON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Eunice High School University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: Esports World Champion, 2nd Giro d´Italia, Commonwealth Games bronze What is your favourite quote? Never ever give up! What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Spotify Workout Motivation 2021 playlist Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? God and my faith inspires me ASHLEIGH MOOLMAN PASIO Follow me on social media CYCLING Ashleigh ashleighcycling ROAD Moolman Pasio BORN 9 DECEMBER 1985 ashleighcycling HEIGHT 163cm HOMETOWN BANYOLES, SPAIN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Dominican Convent Harare What is your favourite quote? Get comfortable with being uncomfortable What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? All types What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? People

BRIGITTE Follow me on social media MILESON BrigittewolfeMileson Brigittemileson CYCLING Brigittemileson

BORN 2 MARCH 1982 Brigemileson HEIGHT 166cm HOMETOWN MILTON KEYNES

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Pietermaritzburg Girls High University: Unisa Training Hours: 14-25 hours a week Personal Best: Multiple SA and African Champion What is your favourite quote? Bravery is not the absence of fear. Bravery is feeling the fear, the doubt, the insecurity and deciding that something else is more important What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? 80's rock or 90's dreamy dance Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram CANDICE Who / what inspires you? Deﬁnitely LILL music CYCLING Follow me on social media MOUNTAIN BIKE XCO Candice Lill Candice_MTB BORN 15 FEBRUARY 1992 Candice_MTB HEIGHT 172cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Oakhill High School University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 15 hours a week Personal Best: Olympic games management Rio What is your favourite quote? Life is all about choices. You choose to win or to lose in life What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Accoustic chill playlist on spotify What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My wife Ashleigh CARL PASIO CYCLING Follow me on social media ROAD Carl Pasio @CarlPasio BORN 2 MARCH 1986 @CarlPasio HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN BANYOLES, SPAIN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Eunice Girls High School University: University of The Free State Training Hours: 16-18 hours a week Personal Best: Ÿ 2020 & 2021 South African ITT Silver Ÿ 2020 South African Road Race Silver Ÿ 2019 African Games TTT Gold Ÿ 2018 South African Road Race Champion Ÿ Winner Amashova Cycle Classic 2017-2019 Ÿ Winner 947 Cycle Challenge 2018-2020 What is your favourite quote? In the ﬁrst half of the race don’t be an idiot. In the second half don’t be a wimp - Unknown What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Elevation or Bethel Worship Which TV series would you watch again? Friends, Big Bang Theory and F1 Drive to Survive What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram or Podbean CARLA Who / what inspires you? Ordinary people who do ordinary things in an OBERHOLZER extraordinary way CYCLING Follow me on social media Carla @CarlaOberholzer ROAD Oberholzer

BORN 14 JANUARY 1994 carla_oberholzer HEIGHT 163cm HOMETOWN CLARENS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoërskool Birchleigh Training Hours: 16 hours a week Personal Best: Ÿ Current African Continental Champion Ÿ National Champion Ÿ Both in Sprint, Keirin and TT Ÿ Competed in multiple World Championships and World Cups What is your favourite quote? Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD , my strength, and my redeemer - Ps19:14 Who / what inspires you? The Word of CHARLENE God (The Bible) DU PREEZ CYCLING Follow me on social media TRACK Charlene du Preez BORN 4 DECEMBER 1987 HEIGHT 164cm HOMETOWN UPINGTON | BIRCHLEIGH PRETORIA #BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kroonstad Academy Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: Double SA and Continental Champ What is your favourite quote? If something stands in your way, move it What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? 80’s Rock Which TV series would you watch again? Breaking Bad, Drive to Survive What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Having the ability to do your sporting discipline DAVID MAREE Follow me on social media

CYCLING TRACK David Maree Davidamaree

BORN 31 AUGUST1989 Davidamaree HEIGHT 167cm HOMETOWN FOURWAYS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Belgravia Senior School University: University of the Western Cape Training Hours: 20 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. People are like bicycles. They can keep their balance only as long as they keep moving What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Superhero What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? All ELTON committed and focussed athletes DAVIDS CYCLING Follow me on social media TEAM CODE MANAGER Elton Davids eltondavids25 BORN 25 SEPTEMBER 1973 eltondavids HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Sutherland High School University: Tuks What is your favourite quote? Live life What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? U2 - One Which TV series would you watch again? Breaking Bad What's your most used App on your phone? Google Maps Who / what inspires you? Chris Froome

GARY BLEM Follow me on social media

CYCLING Kingblem

BORN 23 SEPTEMBER 1972 HEIGHT 172cm HOMETOWN CENTURION

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Klein Nederburg Secondary School University: Athlone College of Education What is your favourite quote? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard Which TV series would you watch again? Big Bang Theory What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Holistic development of young cyclists

IAN GOETHAM CYCLING Follow me on social media Ian @IanGoetham ROAD Goetham BORN 19 JUNE 1972 HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN PAARL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoërskool Randburg Training Hours: 20-30 hours a week Personal Best: 21x African Champ What is your favourite quote? Get comfortable with being uncomfortable What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Armin Buuren State of Trance Podcast Which TV series would you watch again? That 70s Show What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My father. And people who have overcome JEAN adversity SPIES Follow me on social media Jean Spies TRACK CYCLING Jeanspies Track Cyclist

BORN 27 NOVEMBER 1989 Jean.spies HEIGHT 191cm HOMETOWN RANDBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoër Tegniesie Skool Bellville University: United Bicycle Institute What is your favourite quote? I would rather be looking at it, than looking for it What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? ZHU - Lost Which TV series would you watch again? Stranger Things What's your most used App on your phone? Lightroom Who / what inspires you? Batman - Don't need real super powers to JEAN-PIERRE make a diﬀerence JACOBS CYCLING Follow me on social media MOUNTAIN BIKE XCO jeanpierre_jacobs BORN 5 DECEMBER 1989 HEIGHT 186cm HOMETOWN BRACKENFELL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: John Ramsey High

Which TV series would you watch again? Suidooster

What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp

Who / what inspires you? Myself

MOOSA CLAASEN CYCLING Follow me on social media TRACK TRIATHLON ROAD Moosa Claasen BORN 27 APRIL 1962 HEIGHT 184cm HOMETOWN PLUMSTEAD

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Steenberg High Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: 420 watts What is your favourite quote? Live your Dream What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Watermelon Sugar Which TV series would you watch again? Selling Sunset What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My son, London inspires me to be a better dad NICHOLAS DLAMINI Follow me on social media

CYCLING Nicholas Dlamini Nicholas Dlamini

BORN 12 AUGUST 1995 Nicholas_Dlamini nicholasdlamini HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Trinityhouse High School University: UNISA Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: African road and time trial champion; South African road and time trial champion What is your favourite quote? If it were easy, anyone could do it What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? South African deep house Which TV series would you watch again? Community What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My peers (fellow professional cyclists) their determination and our shared RYAN suﬀering, sacriﬁce, hardships, GIBBONS disappointment, commitment Follow me on social media CYCLING Ryan Ryangibbons23 ROAD Gibbons BORN 13 AUGUST 1994 Ryangibbons23 HEIGHT 181cm HOMETOWN GIRONA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Paul Roos Gymnasium Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: African champion Top 10 World champs U23 What is your favourite quote? No one can climb the ladder of success with the hands in the pockets What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Early B / Biggy / Louﬁ Which tv series would you watch again? Two and a half men What's your most used app on your phone? Whatsapp & Instagram Who / what inspires you? To be the STEFAN JACO best I can be DE BOD Follow me on social media CYCLING Stefan @Stefandbd ROAD de Bod BORN 17 NOVEMBER 1996 @stefan.debod HEIGHT 182cm HOMETOWN STELLENBOSCH

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA EQUESTRIAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Linpark High University: Durban Technikon What is your favourite quote? He who dares, wins What's your most used App on your phone? YouTube Who / what inspires you? Mark Todd, New Zealand Eventer

COLIN SCOTT Follow me on social media

EQUESTRIAN Colin Scott

BORN 14 SEPTEMBER 1959 HEIGHT 180cm HOMETOWN PIETERMARITZBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: College University: Witwatersrand Training Hours: 21 hours a week What is your favourite quote? My best successes came on the heels of failure Who / what inspires you? Hubertus Schmidt

INGEBORG SANNE Follow me on social media

EQUESTRIAN Ingeborg Sanne

BORN 14 OCTOBER 1971 HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Lycee Training Hours: 14 hours a week Personal Best: 4th Team Olympics Atlanta, 4th individual Olympics Sydney

RODOLPHE SCHERER EQUESTRIAN

BORN 11 APRIL 1972 HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN SAINT GERVAIS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kloof High School and last year St Pauls University: University of Queensland Training Hours: 40 hours a week Personal Best: Competed at the World Equestrian Games 2014, Rio Olympics 2016, World cup finals 2019 What is your favourite quote? Anything is possible What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Nothing specific, enjoy older music 70, 80s Which TV series would you watch again? Blacklist, Suits What's your most used App on your phone? Netflix, WhatsApp, Facebook TANYA Who / what inspires you? Family, SEYMOUR friends, other top athletes, trainers Follow me on social media EQUESTRIAN Tanya karen Seymour and Tanya Seymour Dressage

BORN 5 NOVEMBER 1983 Tanya.Seymour.oﬃcial HEIGHT 165cm HOMETOWN VECHTA, GERMANY

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: The Wykeham Collegiate University: UNISA Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: 15th at 5* level. Competed at World Championships Which TV series would you watch again? The Crown, Modern Family, Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Facebook, Translator Who / what inspires you? Nature and design

VICTORIA SCOTT-LEGENDRE Follow me on social media EQUESTRIAN Victoria Scott and Edouard Legendre Eventing

BORN 10 SEPTEMBER 1998 scott_legendre_eventing HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN COGNAC, FRANCE

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA FOOTBALL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Makgoka High School Training Hours: 6 hours a week Personal Best: Qualifying for Tokyo Olympics What is your favourite quote? Success comes when good preparation meets a good opportunity What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Jesu Uﬁke Ekseni Who / what inspires you? Changing player's lives positively

DAVID MORALA NOTOANE Follow me on social media David FOOTBALL @dnotoane Notoane

BORN 7 FEBRUARY 1969 HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN TSHWANE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Mbilwi Senior Secondary School University: MEDUNSA and UFS Training Hours: 3 times a week What is your favourite quote? Respect other people for you to gain respect Which TV series would you watch again? Beat goals of Ronaldo What's your most used App on your phone? Mail, Online sport Who / what inspires you? My Dad

DR LIVHUWANI CROSBY MULUNGWA Follow me on social media Sports Medicine Africa FOOTBALL TEAM PHYSICIAN Sports Medicine Africa BORN 20 APRIL 1974 Sports medicine Africa HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN VUWANI

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kopano high school Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: 2018/19 Telkom knockout champion What is your favourite quote? Always believe everything is possible with God What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Gospel (way maker) Which TV series would you watch again? Goal 1&2 What's your most used App on your phone? Whatsapp Who / what inspires you? My background GOODMAN MOSELE Follow me on social media FOOTBALL Goodman Goodman Mosele Mosele BORN 18 NOVEMBER 1999

HEIGHT 176cm

HOMETOWN NORTH WEST

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rosina Sedibane Modiba Sport School Training Hours: 11 hours a week Personal Best: Best player What is your favourite quote? We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Hillsong Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My Mom KAMOHELO MAHLATSI Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL Kamohelo Mahlatsi BORN 23 AUGUST 1998 Kamo_mahlatsi5 HEIGHT 174cm

HOMETOWN VAAL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Holy Trinity High School Training Hours: 7 hours a week Personal Best: Olympics What is your favourite quote? Anything worth having, is worth working for What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Oceans Hillsong Which TV series would you watch again? Lupin What's your most used App on your phone? iTunes Who / what inspires you? My father KATLEGO MOHAMME Follow me on social media Katlego FOOTBALL Mohamme Mohamme BORN 10 MARCH 1998 Mohamme_20_ HEIGHT 182cm

HOMETOWN SOSHANGUVE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Keledi High Training Hours: 12 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Stay true to what you believe in What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Rnb Which TV series would you watch again? The Originals What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Top athletes with humility

KOBAMELO KODISANG FOOTBALL

BORN 28 AUGUST 1999

HEIGHT 187cm

HOMETOWN RUSTENBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Marymount High School University: Wits University What is your favourite quote? “The Lord is My Sherpard…” Psalm 23 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Gospel What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My Wife and Family

KWANELE KOPO FOOTBALL

BORN 7 DECEMBER 1975

HEIGHT 160cm

HOMETOWN UITENHAGE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Silver mine academy Training Hours: 10-15 hours a week Personal Best: FIFA What is your favourite quote? Work hard the fun will always be there What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Hillsong music Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? God LUKE FLEURS Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL Luke Fleurs ﬂeurs_luke BORN 03 MARCH 2000 lukeﬂeurs25 HEIGHT 184cm

HOMETOWN MITCHELL’S PLAIN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Task Academy Training Hours: 12 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Stay positive and faithful to yourself What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Lil Baby (God’s My Witness) Which TV series would you watch again? Prison Break What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My father

LUTHER WESLEY SINGH Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL singhluther11 BORN 5 AUGUST 1997

HEIGHT 170cm

HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Cosmo City secondary 1 Training Hours: 18 hours a week Personal Best: Debut in national team u/23 What is your favourite quote? Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible, never stop, never settle What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Stay Blessed by Bryson Tiller Which TV series would you watch again? Quantico What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Myself

MACBETH KAMOGELO MAHLANGU Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL Macbeth Kamogelo BORN 11 OCTOBER 2001 Macbeth_mahlangu HEIGHT 176cm

HOMETOWN MPUMALANGA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Alberton High Personal Best: Winning the CAF champions league What is your favourite quote? We here for a good time and not a long time What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Perfect Circle Meditation music Which TV series would you watch again? True detective What's your most used App on your phone? The Athletic (Football news app) Who / what inspires you? To refuse to be average MARIO MASHA FOOTBALL

BORN 22 JULY 1982

HEIGHT 175cm

HOMETOWN ALBERTON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Holy Trinity Catholic School Training Hours: 12 hours a week What is your favourite quote? I’m not guilty but I’m the most wanted What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Man Down Which TV series would you watch again? Daredevil What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Neymar Jnr

MONDLI MPOTO Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL Stavo_32 BORN 24 JULY 1998

HEIGHT 183cm

HOMETOWN UMLAZU

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Tulip high school What is your favourite quote? Don't burn your opportunities for a temporary comfort What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Michael Jackson We're The World Which TV series would you watch again? Narcos What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Nelson Mandela

MTHANDAZO NCUBE Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL Robert Ncube BORN 4 OCTOBER 1981

HEIGHT 168cm

HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Wongalethu High School - Mdantsane University: Rhodes University What is your favourite quote? In the end, it’s extra effort that separates a winner from second place. But winning takes a lot more than that, too. It starts with complete command of the fundamentals. Then it takes desire, determination, discipline, and self-sacrifice. and finally, it takes a great deal of love, fairness, and respect for your fellow man. Put all these together, and even if you don’t win, how can you lose? - Jesse Owens (1913 – 1980) What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I Believe - R Kelly or Whispers in the Deep - Stimela Which TV series would you watch again? Isithembiso and Billions MXOLISI What's your most used App on your phone? Banking App Who / what inspires you? South African SIBAM late 1800's and early 1900's black academics, their achievement of FOOTBALL excellence against all odds especially Tiyo Soga, Charlotte Maxeke, John BORN 17 MAY 1966 Knox Bokwe, and John Tengo Jabavu. They set the foundation for our freedom in 1994. HEIGHT 175cm

HOMETOWN EAST LONDON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rosina Sedibane Sports School Training Hours: 7 hours a week Personal Best: Africa cup of nations 2019 quarter ﬁnals What is your favourite quote? Live & Learn What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Let it fall - Lady Alma & The Rainmakers Which TV series would you watch again? Power What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My son, he RONWEN always wants me to be the best WILLIAMS Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL ronwen30 ronwen30 BORN 21 JANUARY 1992

HEIGHT 183cm

HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Keledi Secondary Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: 2017 Under 20 COSAFA Champ What is your favourite quote? We can make plans but God decides What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Winnie Mashaba_Hayo Mathata Which TV series would you watch again? Prison Break What's your most used App on your phone? Twitter Who / what inspires you? Tsepo Masilela SBUSISO MABILISO Follow me on social media Sibusiso FOOTBALL @sbu_mabiliso Mabiliso BORN 14 APRIL 1999 sibusiso_mabiliso HEIGHT 180cm

HOMETOWN RUSTENBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Poo Secondary School Training Hours: 21 hours a week Personal Best: Young Player of the season 20/21(DSTV PREMIERSHIP) What is your favourite quote? Only God knows What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Tamia - So Into You Which TV series would you watch again? Vikings What's your most used App on your phone? WatsApp Who / what inspires you? I was inspired by the area I come from which is a rural area, it’s a Village called Ga Mampa Village Sekgobela SEKOTORI EVIDENCE section in Burgersfort MAKGOPA Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL @i_am_evidence_makgopa27 BORN 5 JUNE 2000

HEIGHT 188cm

HOMETOWN BURGERSFORT

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: The Glen High School University: University of Pretoria What is your favourite quote? Don’t stop when you are tired, stop when you’re done Which TV series would you watch again? The Last Dance What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Pitso Mosimane

SIBUSISO MAHLANGU FOOTBALL FITNESS TRAINER BORN 2 DECEMBER 1984 HEIGHT 172cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hambisanani High School University: University Of Kwazulu Natal Training Hours: 15 hours a week Personal Best: South African Olympic Team What is your favourite quote? If you dream it's possible What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Gospel songs Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My SIFISO grandmother MLUNGWANA Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL SIFISOSTARRING BORN 27 APRIL 1997 SIFISOSTARRING HEIGHT 185cm

HOMETOWN UMHLABUYALINGANA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Harmony High school University: Unisa Training Hours: 16 hours a week Personal Best: Debut for senior national team in Afcon qualifiers What is your favourite quote? Hard work beats talent if talent doesn’t work hard What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Excess Love By Bucy Radebe Which TV series would you watch again? I don’t like watching series What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Cristiano Ronaldo because of the love, TEBOHO commitment, desire, discipline he MOKOENA possesses on and off the field Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL Teboho Teboho Mokoena Mokoena BORN 24 JANUARY 1994 Mokoena_28 HEIGHT 177cm

HOMETOWN BETHLEHEM

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Frank Mashile Secondary School Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: Olympics 2016 What is your favourite quote? I can I will I must What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Reggae Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Xabi Alonso TERCIOUS REPO MALEPE Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL Malepe_rt BORN 18 FEBRUARY 1997

HEIGHT 176cm

HOMETOWN APEL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Home school Training Hours: 12-16 hours a week Personal Best: Representing South Africa from u/17 to U/23 and striving for the senior team now! What is your favourite quote? The boy is focused and nothing can disturb the boy What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Hope by Faith Evans Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp, Instagram and Ludo THABISO JAMES Who / what inspires you? Dani Alves MONYANE Follow me on social media Thabiso FOOTBALL @ThabisoJames_34 Monyane BORN 30 APRIL 2000 @thabiso_monyane @thabisomonyane HEIGHT 172cm

HOMETOWN TEMBISA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Vuyiswa Mtolo High Training Hours: 12 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Stay true! What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? It depends on the day Which TV series would you watch again? Breaking Bad, Prison Break, Top Boy, Narcos What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Life itself (Music, football, people, nature...)

THABO CELE Follow me on social media

FOOTBALL Thabocele2 BORN 15 JANUARY 1997

HEIGHT 175cm

HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Clapham High School Training Hours: 14 hours a week Personal Best: Qualifying for the 2020 Olympics What is your favourite quote? Love your neighbors as you love yourself What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Makhadzi - Kokovha Album and Razie Kay - Murunwa Album Which TV series would you watch again? How I met your mother What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My dad THENDO MUKUMELA Follow me on social media Mukumela FOOTBALL Mukumelathendo13 Thendo BORN 30 JANUARY 1998 @mukumelathendo13 HEIGHT 178cm

HOMETOWN NGWENANI YA THEMELI

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Haythorne Senior Secretary What is your favourite quote? Diﬃcult times are meant to rouse not disappoint Which TV series would you watch again? Stranger things or The walking dead What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Myself

WENDELL ROBINSON Follow me on social media FOOTBALL Wendell Robinson BORN 10 AUGUST 1972

HEIGHT 188cm

HOMETOWN ALBERTON

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA GOLF

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Holy Rosary Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: LET Tour: 1st Catalonia Ladies Master 1st Portugal Ladies Open, 3 time winner SA Womens Open LPGA 2nd Greenbay LPGA Championship 2nd Cambia Classic 5th AIG Womens British Open What is your favourite quote? Enjoy the journey What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Don't have a speciﬁc song depends on the day but I like rock, country and alternative music Which TV series would you watch again? A million little things What's your most used App on your phone? Gmail Who / what inspires you? Idols: Ernie Els. ASHLEIGH Anyone can inspire you from top elite athletes achieving or winning events or someone overcoming a diﬃculty in their BUHAI life GOLF Follow me on social media Ashleigh @ash_simon Buhai BORN 11 MAY 1989 @ashbuhaigolf HEIGHT 170cm HOMETOWN Johannesburg

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Waterkloof High School Training Hours: 35-40 hours a week Personal Best: a round of 60 What is your favourite quote? You have to do what others don't, to achieve what others won't What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Don’t Stop Believing (Journey) Which TV series would you watch again? Drive to Survive What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram/Whatsapp Who / what inspires you? My Father CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT Follow me on social media Christiaan GOLF @CBezGolf Bezuidenhout

BORN 18 MAY 1994 chrisbez07 HEIGHT 186cm HOMETOWN DELMAS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Paul Roos High School University: UNLV Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: Palmetto Championship Winner (PGA Tour), 3x European Tour Winner What is your favourite quote? The harder I practice, the luckier I get What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? 21 Savage is my favourite rapper Who / what inspires you? My mom, Gary Player GARRICK HIGGO Follow me on social media

GOLF @HIGGOGARRICK

BORN 12 MAY 1999 HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN STELLENBOSCH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Benoni High University: Johannesburg College of Education What is your favourite quote? Stop ﬁnding a reason not to do things Which TV series would you watch again? Knight Rider What's your most used App on your phone? Facebook Who / what inspires you? Lee den Hond

JOANNE NEWELL Follow me on social media

GOLF Joanne Newell

BORN 6 NOVEMBER 1972 HEIGHT 172cm HOMETOWN SOMERSET WEST

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Point High School University: Columbus State University Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: 5 What is your favourite quote? Only tea I drink is positiviTEA What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Vat n bietjie Which TV series would you watch again? Drive to Survive What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? The Lord JOHAN SWANEPOEL Follow me on social media Johan GOLF @swanepoeljohan Swanepoel

BORN 5 MAY 1989 @johanswanepoel0 HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN MOSSEL BAY

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Calday Grange Grammar School University: University of Sheﬃeld What is your favourite quote? The obstacle is the way Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce (UK) What's your most used App on your phone? Uber Eats Who / what inspires you? Making my family proud

NICK CAVENDISH-PELL Follow me on social media

GOLF Nick Cavendish-Pell

BORN 3 SEPTEMBER 1981 ceefeeps HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN LONDON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Woodvale high school Which TV series would you watch again? Wentworth What's your most used App on your phone? FaceTime

TANYA PATERSON Follow me on social media GOLF Tanya Tanya Paterson Paterson

BORN 28 MAY 1974 HEIGHT 157cm HOMETOWN PERTH

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA GYMNASTICS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Parktown Girls High Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: Outright qualiﬁcation to the Olympic Games at the 2019 World Championships Gold Medal at the Hungary Challenge World Cup What is your favourite quote? The comeback is always stronger than the setback What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? DaBaby and Drake Which TV series would you watch again? How to get away with murder What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My mom, CAITLIN AILEEN friends, family, teammates and my ROOSKRANTZ goals Follow me on social media Caitlin Roosie GYMNASTICS @caitrooskrantz Rooskrantz

BORN 5 NOVEMBER 2001 @caitrooskrantz caitty_r HEIGHT 155cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Roodepoort High School University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 45+ hours a week Personal Best: Having two gymnasts from my club, the Jhb Gymnastics Centre, qualify for the same Olympic Games What is your favourite quote? You fail your way to the top What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything from Billy Eilish Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram ILSE Who / what inspires you? My children and the gymnasts I'm privileged to PELSER coach

ARTISTIC Follow me on social media

GYMNASTICS Ilse Roets Pelser ilse_roets BORN 19 MAY 1978 HEIGHT 169cm HOMETOWN RUIMSIG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Westbury Secondary School Training Hours: 4 hours a day Personal Best: Being selected to coach at the Tokyo Olympic Games What is your favourite quote? Reach for the top, the bottom is over crowded What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Talking to Jesus - Maverick City Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Teaching LEELAND gymnastics and seeing how well the CHRISTIAN kids perform in Gymnastics Follow me on social media

GYMNASTICS Leeland Christian

BORN 13 JULY 1993 leeland.christian HEIGHT 165cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Le-amen Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: current National Champion, 4th on floor at a world cup finals What is your favourite quote? Have courage and be kind What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Drake and Lil Baby Which TV series would you watch again? The Originals What's your most used App on your phone? Netflix Who / what inspires you? My family NAVEEN and teammates DARIES Follow me on social media

GYMNASTICS na.veen_ na.veen_

BORN 29 OCTOBER 2001 HEIGHT 164cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA HOCKEY - MEN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rondebosch Boys High School

Training Hours: 10-12 hours a week

What is your favourite quote? If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you

What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Cant Be Touch - Roy Jones Jnr

Which TV series would you watch again? Friends

What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp ASHLIN Who / what inspires you? My family FREDDY Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Ashlin ashlin_freddy Freddy

BORN 24 APRIL 1989 ashlin_freddy HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Pinelands High School University: UNISA Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: World All Star Team 2009 What is your favourite quote? The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary! What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything that's on one of my own playlists Which TV series would you watch again? The Walking Dead What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My primary AUSTIN school hockey coach, Murray SMITH Anderson! Follow me on social media

HOCKEY @austinsmith5 @austinsmith5

BORN 20 MAY 1985 @austinsmith_5 HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN PINELANDS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Michael House University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 23 hours a week Personal Best: Successful season with Antwerp in Belgium. Scoring against Argentina during The Hague World Cup in the Netherlands. What is your favourite quote? There may be people that have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - Derek Jeter What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Feeling so good - Viva La Panda Which TV series would you watch again? CLINTON The Ranch on Netﬂix What's your most used App on your PANTHER phone? Outlook and Sharenet Follow me on social media Clinton HOCKEY @ClintonPanther Panther

BORN 13 FEBRUARY 1991 @clintonpanther31 HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Bishops Training Hours: 1 hours 30 minutes everyday Personal Best: Making my debut at 18 What is your favourite quote? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard – Tim Notke What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Work hard by Drake What’s your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My dad DAYAAN

CASSIEM Follow me on social media HOCKEY Dayaan Cassiem

dayaan_cassiem BORN 1 DECEMBER 1998 HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN MITCHELLS PLAIN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rand Park High School

University: Wits

What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? LCD Soundsystem

Which TV series would you watch again? Battlestar Galactica

What’s your most used App on your phone? Twitter

Who / what inspires you? Working with athletes

GARRETH

EWING Follow me on social media HOCKEY Garreth Ewing Garreth Ewing

@Springdog BORN 13 MARCH 1974 HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Jeppe High School for Boys University: University of KwaZulu-Natal Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: African Cup of Nations Champions What is your favourite quote? We are what we repeatedly do, excellence is not an act but a habit - Aristotle What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Dont Stop Believing - Journey Which TV series would you watch again? Game of Thrones What's your most used App on your JETHRO RAY phone? NHL EUSTICE Who / what inspires you? My father Follow me on social media Jethro Ray HOCKEY @jethro_ray Eustice

BORN 1 NOVEMBER 1989 @jethro_ray HEIGHT 181cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: The Settlers High School University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 8.5 hours a week Personal Best: Attended Hockey World Cup 2018, Commonwealth Games, x2 African cup Champion What is your favourite quote? Talent is cheap; commitment and dedication is expensive What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Rattle - Elevation Worship Which TV series would you watch again? The Witcher What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My dad, But KEENAN CRAIG also to make sure that I achieve my destiny because other kids and peoples future may be tied to what I HORNE have to do HOCKEY Follow me on social media Keenan @keenoCH10 Horne

BORN 30 APRIL 1982 @keeno_10 HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: The Glen High School University: University of Pretoria What is your favourite quote? The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well - Pierre de Coubertin What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Marty Party hits 21 Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? South African athletes that despite the MARTIN challenges and excuses we have in our country still manage to perform VAN STADEN and triumph on the world stage Follow me on social media Martin HOCKEY MartyCam van Staden

BORN 3 DECEMBER 1980 MartyCam HEIGHT 172cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Maritzburg College University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: Plenty What is your favourite quote? The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit - Nelson Henderson What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Parcels/Nick Mulvey Which TV series would you watch again? YOU What's your most used App on your phone? Spotify MATT GUISE-BROWN Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Matthew_gb

BORN 13 SEPTEMBER 1991 HEIGHT 179cm HOMETOWN PIETERMARITZBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Westville Boys High School

University: University of KwaZulu-Natal

Training Hours: 15 hours a week

What is your favourite quote? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard

What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Aaron Smith - Dancin

Who / what inspires you? Muhammed Ali MOHAMED MEA Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Mo Mea @mo_mea

BORN 23 APRIL 1992 @mohamed_mea HEIGHT 170cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Bishops Diocesan College University: Varsity College Durban Training Hours: 9 hours a week Personal Best: Ccoring 39 Goals in one tournament! In 7 games ( PSI indoor hockey) What is your favourite quote? Don’t compare yourself to others, never be a jerseyman and keep reaching the pinnacle What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Solid - By Drake Which TV series would you watch again? Outer banks MUSTAPHA What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram CASSIEM Who / what inspires you? HOCKEY My grandfather and my family! Follow me on social media

BORN 19 MARCH 2002 mustaphacassiem HEIGHT 170cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Maritzburg College University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 8 hours a week What is your favourite quote? If you going to do something do it properly What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? 4 Willem by Caleborate Which TV series would you watch again? Peaky Blinders What's your most used App on your phone? LiveScore Who / what inspires you? Toni Kroos NDUDUZO LEMBETHE Follow me on social media HOCKEY Nduduzo Peabo Lembethe

BORN 30 APRIL 1982 peabo8 HEIGHT 176.8cm HOMETOWN CAMPERDOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hilton College

Training Hours: 15 hours a week

Personal Best: EHL Champion, Bundesliga Champion, Africa Cup Champion, EHL bronze medalist

What is your favourite quote? Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen - Michael Jordan

Which TV series would you watch again? Drive to survive

What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp

Who / what inspires you? Michael NICHOLAS Jordan SPOONER Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Nic Spooner

BORN 28 AUGUST 1991 nic_spoons HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN HAMBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kearsney College Training Hours: 8-10 hours a week Personal Best: 60 games for SA What is your favourite quote? The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Any local house music Which TV series would you watch again? My wife and kids What's your most used App on your phone? Twitter Who / what inspires you? My family NQOBILE NTULI Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Bili Ntuli @bili_ntuli27

BORN 15 JANUARY 1996 @bili_ntuli HEIGHT 174.4cm HOMETOWN DURBAN #BringingBackUbuntu High School: Höerskool Bergsig University: TUT & UJ Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: World Series Silver Medal What is your favourite quote? Start unknown, ﬁnish unforgettable What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Eye of the Tiger (Rocky Balboa) Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? My bodybuilding app Who / what inspires you? My parents RASSIE PIETERSE Follow me on social media Rassie HOCKEY @Rassie_Pieterse Pieterse

BORN 20 AUGUST 1983 @Rassie_Pieterse HEIGHT 189cm HOMETOWN RUSTENBERG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Oakhill School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 7 hours a week Personal Best: Mens National Team What is your favourite quote? Work in silence and let success be the noise What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Any Chris Brown Song Which TV series would you watch again? New Girl or House of Cards What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? SAMKELO My Community at home MVIMBI Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Samkelo Mvimbi

BORN 23 JANUARY 1999 _sam_kellogs HEIGHT 169cm HOMETOWN PLETTENBERG BAY

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Maritzburg College University: Intec College Training Hours: 17-20 hours a week Personal Best: 11th London Olympics What is your favourite quote? Where the head goes, the body follows. Perception precedes action. Right action follows the right perspective What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I like the time capsule playlist on Spotify Which TV series would you watch again? How I met your mother. What's your most used App on your TAINE phone? WhatsApp PATON Who / what inspires you? My Family Follow me on social media

HOCKEY @Taine_Paton

BORN 4 JANUARY 1989 tainepaton_18 HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Maritzburg College Training Hours: 9 hours a week Personal Best: Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympics What is your favourite quote? I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Amapiano to get me in a good mood Which TV series would you watch again? Snowfall What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp, Instagram TEVIN Who / what inspires you? My parents KOK Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Tevin Kok

BORN 20 OCTOBER 1996 Tevinkok20 HEIGHT 145cm HOMETOWN KOKSTAD

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hilton College University: UNISA Training Hours: 24 hours a week Personal Best: 11th What is your favourite quote? Make sure what you are doing today will get you closer to where you want to be tomorrow What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Bongo beats - Thando Unamanga Which TV series would you watch again? Band of Brothers What’s your most used App on your phone? Reminders app Who / what inspires you? TIM My parents

DRUMMOND Follow me on social media HOCKEY Tim Drummond

@timdrums7 BORN 5 MARCH 1988 HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA HOCKEY - WOMEN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Pietermaritzburg Girls High University: North West University Potchefstroom Personal Best: Commonwealth Games and World Cup What is your favourite quote? Be someone who makes somebody feel like someone What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I love house music Which TV series would you watch again? Modern Family What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram CELIA Who / what inspires you? God SEERANE Follow me on social media Celia HOCKEY @3ceal Seerane Quick Sticks BORN 3 SEPTEMBER 1990 @3ceal Hockey HEIGHT 165cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Northern Cape High School University: North West University Training Hours: 11 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Proverbs 31:25 - She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Greatest love of all by Whitney Huston Which TV series would you watch again? Transplant What's your most used App on your phone? Whatsapp and Instagram CHARNE Who / what inspires you? Melrick MADDOCKS Maddocks (my brother) Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Charne Maddocks

BORN 10 JUNE 1998 charne_12 HEIGHT 164cm HOMETOWN KIMBERLEY

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Woodbridge College University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 2 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Push yourself because nobody will do if for you What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? The Business by Tietso Which TV series would you watch again? The Last Dance What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My father EDITH MOLIKOE Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Edith Molikoe

BORN 23 MAY 2000 Edith_Molikoe HEIGHT 165cm HOMETOWN Port Elizabeth

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rand Park High School University: University of Stellenbosch Training Hours: 15 hours a week Personal Best: Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast 2018 What is your favourite quote? Champions don’t show up to get everything they want; they show up to give everything they have What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Midnight Starring - DJ Maphorisa Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram ERIN Who / what inspires you? My HUNTER teammates Follow me on social media Erin HOCKEY @ezzye_4 Christie

BORN 20 MARCH 1992 @erin_hunter16 HEIGHT 161cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hyde Park High School University: Johannesburg College of Education (WITS) Training Hours: 2-3 hours a day on team admin Personal Best: Being appointed SA U21 Team Manager (1998/9) and SA Women's Manager (2019) What is your favourite quote? One day your life will ﬂash before your eyes - make sure it's worth watching! What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? September by Earth, Wind And Fire Which tv series would you watch again? Friends and House GILLIAN What's your most used app on your phone? Facebook and CANVA DOIG Who / what inspires you? My children TEAM MANAGER SA WOMEN’S HOCKEY Follow me on social media Gillian Doig gilldoig_ BORN 4 JUNE 1967 HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Northcliﬀ High School University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 10-14 hours a week Personal Best: Commonwealth games 2018, World Cup 2018 What is your favourite quote? Well done is better than well said What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything with an up tempo beat Which TV series would you watch again? Game of Thrones What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Being better KRISTEN than myself constantly and PATON consistently Follow me on social media

HOCKEY @kristenpaton8

BORN 21 DECEMBER 1996 @krispaton8 HEIGHT 164cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Curro Klerksdorp University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 8 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Isaiah 41 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I don't really have a favourite song and just end up pushing shuﬄe on my iPhone Which TV series would you watch again? Grey’s Anatomy What’s your most used App on your phone? Twitter Who / what inspires you? My Mother, the strongest person I know LERATO

MAHOLE Follow me on social media Lerato marandos_mahole HOCKEY Mahole

lerato_mahole BORN 29 DECEBER 1999 HEIGHT 157cm HOMETOWN KLERKSDORP, NORTH WEST

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Marys Waverly University: UNISA Training Hours: 14 hours a week Personal Best: World cup 2014 in the Hague What is your favourite quote? In the end we will only regret the chances we didn’t take What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Giants Dermot Kennedy Which TV series would you watch again? Gossip Girl What’s your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? LILIAN My family

DU PLESSIS Follow me on social media Lilian lildup01 HOCKEY du Plessis

lildup01 BORN 17 DECEMBER 1992 HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Mary’s Waverley University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and 2012 London Olympic Games What is your favourite quote? Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Ten feet tall - Afrojack Which TV series would you watch again? The Vampire Diaries What’s your most used App on your LISA-MARIÉ phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My Mom DEETLEFS Follow me on social media Lisa-Marié Deetlefs HOCKEY SA Hockey

@lisadeet_13 BORN 8 SEPTEMBER 1987 HEIGHT 169cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Eunice High School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 10 hours a week Personal Best: SA Women’s Team What is your favourite quote? Never get tired of doing the simple things right Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What’s your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Desire to be the best

MARIZEN

MARAIS Follow me on social media Marizen Marais / @marizenmarais HOCKEY Marizen Marais #7

@marizenmarais BORN 17 MAY 1996 HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN BLOEMFONTEIN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Pretoria High School for Girls University: University of Massachusetts Training Hours: 12-18 hours a week Personal Best: Hockey World Cup 2018 What is your favourite quote? With Jesus in your boat, the storms may still rock you, but your boat won't sink What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Erase by Disciple Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What’s your most used App on your MARLISE phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My family VAN TONDER Follow me on social media Marlise @marlise_vt HOCKEY Van Tonder

@marlisevt BORN 5 JUNE 1997 HEIGHT 166cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Eunice High School University: University of the Free-State Training Hours: 12-18 hours a week Personal Best: Commonwealth Games 2018, Hockey World Cup 2018 What is your favourite quote? I will do what others won't today so that I can do what others can't tomorrow What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Chris Tomlin - Good Good Father, other gospel music Which TV series would you watch again? Gossip Girl, The Good Doctor and Masterchef NICOLE What's your most used App on your WALRAVEN phone? WhatsApp and Instagram Who / what inspires you? My husband HOCKEY and my family Follow me on social media Nicole BORN 12 DECEMBER 1994 nicole_walraven Erasmus HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN BLOEMFONTEIN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kingsway High School University: University of Pretoria What is your favourite quote? Don't get tired of doing the right things What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Champion - Kanye West Which TV series would you watch again? Homeland What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? The opportunity to create something special NKULISO ZONDI Follow me on social media Inky ASSISTANT COACH Inksterzondi HOCKEY Zondi BORN 2 MARCH 1989 Inksterzondi HEIGHT 182cm HOMETOWN AMANZIMTOTI

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Victoria Park High School University: University of the Witwatersrand Training Hours: 16-23 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything Gqom. Inkedama- Cairo CPT Which TV series would you watch again? Bojack Horseman What's your most used App on your phone? Twitter NOMNIKELO Who / what inspires you? My VETO grandmother (Nosisi Veto) Follow me on social media Nomnikelo HOCKEY @nickyveto Nicky veto

BORN 3 January 1997 @nickyveto @nickyveto HEIGHT 152cm HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH ( EGQEBERHA)

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Cornwall Hill College University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 10 hours a week Personal Best: Women's National team What is your favourite quote? I'm going with the idea that no one can stop me What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Vex oh Which TV series would you watch again? New Amsterdam What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? ONTHATILE My hard-working mother ZULU Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Thati Zulu

BORN 14 MARCH 2000 thxti_zulu HEIGHT 164cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Carter High School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 16-23 hours a week Personal Best: London Vitality hockey World Cup RSA vs Argentina Player of the Match What is your favourite quote? I hope you live a life that you are proud of, and if you ﬁnd that you don’t, I hope you have the courage to start all over again- F. Scott Fitzgerald What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything South African Gqom/AmaPiano Which TV series would you watch again? The Big Bang Theory and PHUMELELA Sherlock Holmes What's your most used App on your MBANDE phone? WhatsApp and Twitter Follow me on social media Phumelela HOCKEY @phumz_24 Mbande Hockey

BORN 8 MARCH 1993 @phumz024 Phumz_24 HEIGHT 162.5cm HOMETOWN UMTHATHA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Wynberg Girls High University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 16 hours a week Personal Best: 2 x Commonwealth, 2 x World Cups, 3 x Africa Cup Champion What is your favourite quote? Make it happen, don't let it happen What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? House music Which TV series would you watch again? Baki Hanma What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram QUANITA Who / what inspires you? My family BOBBS Follow me on social media Quanita HOCKEY quanita_bobbs Bobbs

BORN 3 SEPTEMBER 1993 qbobbs HEIGHT 169cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Springs Boys High School University: Rau/ UJ Training Hours: 10 hours a week Personal Best: Coaching SA Ladies What is your favourite quote? Be Better Today than you were Yesterday. Everyday What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Chill House, Apple playlist Which TV series would you watch again? The Last Dance What's your most used App on your phone? Pixellot Who / what inspires you? ROB Paul Revington VAN GINKEL Follow me on social media Rob van HOCKEY RobinvanGinkel Ginkel Hockey RobinvanGinkel/ RvGacademy BORN 30 APRIL 1982 RvGacademy HEIGHT 172cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Fourways High School University: Alumnus of the University of Witwatersrand Training Hours: 10-20 hours a week Personal Best: Receiving my ﬁrst national caps for indoor (2017) and outdoor (2019) What is your favourite quote? Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation is what you do. Attitude is how well you do it! Be the best version of yourself! What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything that has a good beat What's your most used App on your ROBYN phone? Instagram JOHNSON Who / what inspires you? My family Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Robyn Johnson

BORN 7 DECEMBER 1990 robs_johnson7 HEIGHT 158cm HOMETOWN FOURWAYS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Carter High School University: University of Johannesburg Training Hours: 6-7 hours a week Personal Best: Masters in Sport Science (UKZN) What is your favourite quote? Know your worth, then add tax! What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Can’t hold us down - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Who / what inspires you? Deﬁnitely my PARENTS! TAREN NAIDOO Follow me on social media

SCIENTIST/ANALYST Taren Naidoo SA HOCKEY TEAM BORN 21 DECEMBER 1987 @tarennaidoo HEIGHT 161cm HOMETOWN PIETERMARITZBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: El Shaddai University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 10-14 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I don't really have a favourite song and just end up pushing shuﬄe on my iPhone Who / what inspires you? To be the best version of myself and to glorify God with my gift

TARRYN

GLASBY Follow me on social media Tarryn tarrynglasby HOCKEY Lombard

tarrynglasby BORN 23 JANUARY 1995 HEIGHT 169cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Anne's Diocesan College University: Stellenbosch University (Undergrad), The University of Johannesburg (Postgrad) Training Hours: 14-20 hours a week What is your favourite quote? The Man in the Arena quote by Theodore Roosevelt What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Memories - Maroon 5 Which TV series would you watch again? Gossip Girl What’s your most used App on your phone? Spotify TARYN KATE Who / what inspires you? My grandpa

MALLETT Follow me on social media HOCKEY Taryn Kate Potts

tarynmallett BORN 19 APRIL 1992 HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Collegiate Girls High School Training Hours: 16-23 hours a week What is your favourite quote? You will face many defeats in life but never let yourself be defeated - Maya Angelou What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I Believe - Yolanda Adams Which TV series would you watch again? YOU What's your most used App on your phone? Tik Tok Who / what inspires you? My family TONI MARKS Follow me on social media

HOCKEY Toni Marks @Toni_Marks

BORN 19 JULY 1994 @tonimarks @ﬁeldandhockeysa HEIGHT 171cm HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA JUDO

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: TuksSport High School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 23 hours a week Personal Best: Africa Champion 2019 and 2020 What is your favourite quote? I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Oceans by Hillsong, then African house music to get my energy ﬂowing Which TV series would you watch again? Prison break, empire. GERONAY What's your most used App on your MICHAELA phone? Instagram WHITEBOOI Who / what inspires you? My mom Follow me on social media Michaela JUDO @geronay48 Whitebooi Geronay BORN 2 JANUARY 1996 Whitebooi HEIGHT 152cm HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Soﬁa Sports High School Training Hours: 34 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Kill them with a smile What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Any Guns and Roses song What's your most used App on your phone? Facebook Who / what inspires you? Seeing my players perform

NIKOLA IVANOV FILIPOV Follow me on social media

JUDO Nikola Filipov

BORN 13 JULY 1965 HEIGHT 180cm HOMETOWN SOFIA

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA ROWING

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St. Andrews College

Training Hours: 25 hours a week

Personal Best: 5:59 - 2000m Ergo

Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce

What's your most used App on your phone? Netﬂix

Who / what inspires you? To be better

JAKE MILTON GREEN Follow me on social media

ROWING @jakemiltongreen

BORN 30 MARCH 1994 HEIGHT 192cm HOMETOWN EASTERN CAPE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Albans College University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 35 hours a week Personal Best: Olympic Gold World Championship 2014 What is your favourite quote? You have been weighed, you have been measured and you have been found wanting What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Castle Of Glass Which TV series would you watch again? Prison Break What's your most used App on your JOHN EDWIN phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Winning SMITH Follow me on social media

ROWING John Smith @johnsmithgold

BORN 12 JANUARY 1990 @johnsmithgolden HEIGHT 192cm HOMETOWN BRAKPAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hilton College University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: South African 2000m ergometer record (5min 55sec) South African 5000m ergometer record (15min 57sec) What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Rammstein - ich will Which TV series would you watch again? Breaking Bad What's your most used App on your phone? TikTok Who / what inspires you? Jesus KYLE SCHOONBEE Follow me on social media ROWING Kyle Schoonbee

BORN 8 NOVEMBER 1995 @kyle.schoonbee HEIGHT 195cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Parktown Boys High University: Tuks of Niks Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: 2000m ergometer 5min 57sec What is your favourite quote? Sport has the power to change the world. Chase your dream no matter what What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Master of Puppets - Metallica Which TV series would you watch again? The Grand Tour What's your most used App on your phone? 9gag LAWRENCE Who / what inspires you? My family BRITTAIN Follow me on social media Lawrence ROWING @brittain_l Brittain

BORN 9 NOVEMBER 1990 @brittain_l HEIGHT 189cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rondebosch Boys High School University: University Of Pretoria Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: 2k ergo test 6:07.2 5k ergo test 16:19 What is your favourite quote? If you have everything under control, you’re not moving fast enough - Mario Andretti What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I Feel Dangerous - Drama//City Which TV series would you watch again? Friends, How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? What LUC inspires me is the thought that others might follow having seen me compete. And thus grow this DAFFARN amazing sport that has given me so ROWING much Follow me on social media

BORN 31 JANUARY 1998 @lucdaﬀ_row @lucdaﬀ_row HEIGHT 198cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Liceo Scientiﬁco “A. Labriola” University: University of Naples - Federico II What is your favourite quote? When the sea is calm, everyone is a sailor What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Rocket Man Which TV series would you watch again? The 100 What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? The power of resilience, or the ability to face adversity in a positive way, cultivating the resources that are MARCO within us GALEONE Follow me on social media Marco ROWING @MGaleone Galeone

BORN 10 JANUARY 1974 galeone_marco HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Andrews College Grahamstown What is your favourite quote? If you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail - Mark Spitz Which TV series would you watch again? Chicago DP Who / what inspires you? Athletes that I work with

ROGER BARROW Follow me on social media

ROWING barrowrow

BORN 2 DECEMBER 1975 HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Benedicts College University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 35 hours a week What is your favourite quote? We can row easy and fast - John Smith What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? On your mind - Kaskade Which TV series would you watch again? Vikings, Suits What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My family and the prospect of being the best in SANDRO the world TORRENTE Follow me on social media

ROWING Sandro Torrente

BORN 13 MAY sandy_torrente HEIGHT 190cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA RUGBY SEVENS

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Stellenberg High School Personal Best: Player of the ﬁnal in the Singapore sevens What is your favourite quote? Don’t let your background determine your future What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Pinkster (koortjies) its like church songs What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Family inspires me to keep chasing what I want ANGELO DAVIDS Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS angelo_davids14

BORN 1 JUNE 1999 HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN KLIPHEUWEL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Maritzburg College University: University of Pretoria What is your favourite quote? John 3:16 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Gospel Music Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My family

ASHLEY EVERT Follow me on social media Ashley RUGBY SEVENS @evert_ashley Evert

BORN 5 JANUARY 1976 Ashleyevert1976 HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN STELLENBOSCH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: PW Botha College Training Hours: 4 days a week What is your favourite quote? You don't have to be great all the time only this one time What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Mr Vegas - I am Blessed Which TV series would you watch again? Cobra Kai What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My parents BRANCO DU PREEZ Follow me on social media Branco RUGBY SEVENS @brancodupreez7 du Preez

BORN 8 MAY 1990 Brancodupreez7 Branco du Preez HEIGHT 167cm HOMETOWN GEORGE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Grey College Bloemfontein University: Cape peninsular of Technology Training Hours: 16 hours a week Personal Best: Dream Team 2016/2017 What is your favourite quote? Hard work beats talent What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Too many to mention Which TV series would you watch again? Peaki blinders What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp /Instagram Who / what inspires you? Parents CHRIS sacriﬁces DRY Follow me on social media RUGBY SEVENS Christopher Dry chrisdry7

BORN 13 FEBRUARY 1988 chrisdry7 HEIGHT 191cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rylands High School University: University of Western Cape Training Hours: 20 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Everything happens for a reason What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Post Malone Which TV series would you watch again? Game of Thrones What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My parents GHAFOER LUCKAN Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS Ghafoer Luckan

BORN 18 DECEMBER 1985 Gaf_Luckan HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoërskool Ermelo University: University of Pretoria, University of Stellenbosch Training Hours: 24-36 hours a week Personal Best: 2nd place Sevens World Series ﬁnish What is your favourite quote? The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa - for he has so much to look forward to - Rich Mullins What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Worship music Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your IMPI BRECHER phone? WhatsApp VISSER Who / what inspires you? My family Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS Impi Visser

BORN 30 MAY 1995 @impi_visser HEIGHT 189cm HOMETOWN PONGOLA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: HTS Middelburg University: AIE What is your favourite quote? I don't believe in magic,I believe in hard work - Richie McCaw Which TV series would you watch again? The 100 What's your most used App on your phone? Apple Music Who / what inspires you? My dad

JC PRETORIUS Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS JC Pretorius

BORN 21 JANUARY 1998 jc_pretorius_6 HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN MIDDELBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Sentraal Hoërskool University: University of Free State Training Hours : 20 hours a week What is your favourite quote? The diﬀerence between excellence and mediocrity is the attention to detail What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Gospel Music Who / what inspires you? My family

JOHANNES DANÏEL POWELL Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS Neil Powell

BORN 28 JUNE 1978 @neil5powell HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN STELLENBOSCH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Tygerberg High School Training Hours: 40 hours a week What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Reggae Which TV series would you watch again? Banshee What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp

JUSTIN GILBERTO GEDULD Follow me on social media Justin RUGBY SEVENS @justingeduld Geduld

BORN 1 OCTOBER 1993 Justin_geduld HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Paulus Joubert High University: University of the Western Cape (UWC) Training Hours: 4 days a week What is your favourite quote? It’s already yours What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Naughty Boy, Mike Posner - Live before I die Which TV series would you watch again? Friends/Outer Banks What's your most used App on your phone? Candy Crush Who / what inspires you? People that’s willing to chase their dream despite KURT-LEE the circumstances they in ARENDSE Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS the_kurtl33_ BORN 17 JUNE 1996

HEIGHT 176cm

HOMETOWN PAARL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rondebosch Boys High School Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: Sevens World Cup What is your favourite quote? I'm a dreamer. I have to dream and reach for the stars, and if I miss a star then I grab a handful of clouds - Mike Tyson Which TV series would you watch again? Pesky Blinders What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? David Pocock MOGAMAT ZAIN DAVIDS Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS davidszain

BORN 4 MAY 1997 HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Paulus Joubert Senior Secondary Training Hours: 5 hours a week What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Gospel Which TV series would you watch again? Lupin What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My Family

RENFRED LEROY DAZEL Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS Renfred Leroy Dazel

BORN 4 MAY 1981 renfred777 HEIGHT 170cm HOMETOWN PAARL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Montagu High School University: University of Johannesburg Personal Best: SA Sevens Academy What is your favourite quote? Start With The End In Mind Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My family

RONALD BROWN Follow me on social media Ronald RUGBY SEVENS ronald_brown_15 Brown

BORN 2 SEPTEMBER 1995 ronald_brown15 HEIGHT 172cm HOMETOWN MONTAGU

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Stirling High School Training Hours: 15+ hours a week Personal Best: Blitzbok debut What is your favourite quote? Preparation will get you through the process What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Any A-Reece song. The music genre amaPiano Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My father, SAKOYISA my family MAKATA Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS sakoyisa_makata

BORN 10 SEPTEMBER 1998 HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN EAST LONDON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Nico malan Training Hours: 6-8 hours a week Personal Best: HSBC Sevens Dream Team What is your favourite quote? If your dreams don't scare you, they are not big enough What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I will run to you, Grace, Goodness of God What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My family and friends SELVYN DAVIDS Follow me on social media

RUGBY SEVENS Selvyn Davids davidsselvyn

BORN 23 MARCH 1994 HEIGHT 171cm HOMETOWN JEFFREYS BAY

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Dale College Boys High School University: Setanta College Ireland Training Hours: 20-30 hours a week Personal Best: National What is your favourite quote? Make hard decisions to live an easy life or make easy decisions to live a hard life What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Promises - Maverick City Which TV series would you watch again? Suits What's your most used App on your SIVIWE phone? Instagram SOYIZWAPI Who / what inspires you? God & Family Follow me on social media Siviwe Shakes RUGBY SEVENS @SiviweSoyizwapi Soyizwapi

BORN 7 DECEMBER 1992 @shakeymilkshake HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN MACLEAR

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: HS Waterkloof University: UNISA and SACAP Training Hours: 36 hours a week Personal Best: Blitzboks captain What is your favourite quote? You are going to experience the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The choice is yours Which TV series would you watch again? Suits or Friends What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Rugby players that made a success of their lives STEDMAN GANS Follow me on social media Stedman RUGBY SEVENS StedmanGans Gans

BORN 19 MARCH 1997 StedmanGans HEIGHT 181cm HOMETOWN VREDENBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SAILING

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Westerford High School University: University of Cape Town Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: 1st 29er Junior Worlds 2017 What is your favourite quote? All you need in life is ignorance and conﬁdence, then success is sure - Mark Twain What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Asenathi Preaching Which TV series would you watch again? Game of Thrones What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp ALEX Who / what inspires you? Winning BURGER SAILING Follow me on social media MEN'S 49ER Alex Burger BORN 6 APRIL 1996 HEIGHT 187cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Ocean View High School Training Hours: 60 hours a week Personal Best: 2 time world champion and double Olympian What is your favourite quote? Hope is such a small word but it is ﬁlled with amazing potential What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? My Love - Westlife Which TV series would you watch again? E-TV What's your most used App on your phone? Facebook Who / what inspires you? Coaching top level sailing ASENATHI JIM Follow me on social media

SAILING Asenathi Jim AsenathiJim BORN 26 JANUARY 1992

HEIGHT 176cm

HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Thomas More College University: University of Cape Town Training Hours: 40 hours a week Personal Best: 29er World Champion 2017 What is your favourite quote? A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever. What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Destination Calabria - Alex Gaudino Which TV series would you watch again? Peaky Blinders What's your most used App on your phone? Spotify Who / what inspires you? Trying to BENJI incrementally better myself every DANIEL single day SAILING Follow me on social media MEN'S SKIFF - 49ER Benji Daniel BORN 18 NOVEMBER 2000 benjitdaniel_ HEIGHT 180cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SKATEBOARDING

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Northern Cape High School

Training Hours: 12 hours a week

What is your favourite quote? Dreams don't work unless you do

What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Coi Lorey - No more parties

What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram

Who / what inspires you? Knowing that I'm not only doing this for myself but for more than that

BOIPELO DAVIETTA BAFFOUR AWUAH Follow me on social media

SKATEBOARDING @boipeloawuah

BORN 21 DECEMBER 2005 boipeloawuah HEIGHT 145cm HOMETOWN KIMBERLEY

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Albans College University: IMM Graduate School Training Hours: 48 hours a week Personal Best: 1st place National Championships - 2 perfect runs and 5 best tricks & 45th place at the World Championships in 2019 What is your favourite quote? Try and fail but never fail to try What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Many Men - 50 Cent Which TV series would you watch again? Black Mirror What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram BRANDON Who / what inspires you? VALJALO Cristiano Ronaldo & Michael Jordan Follow me on social media Brandon Valjalo SKATEBOARDING BrandonValjalo Oﬃcial

BORN 11 JULY 1998 Brands_Valjalo BrandonValjalo HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Sandringham High School University: UKZN Pietermaritzburg Training Hours: 5 hours a week Personal Best: Marseilles Bowlriders in 2001 where I made it through to the second round What is your favourite quote? If you do not try you’ll never know What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Bad Brains Which TV series would you watch again? Dallas What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram DALLAS Who / what inspires you? Nature OBERHOLZER Follow me on social media

SKATEBOARDING Dallas Oberholzer

BORN 27 JUNE 1975 dallasafrica HEIGHT 180cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Table View High School Training Hours: 8 hours a week Personal Best: SA Champs 1st in 2021 and 2020. Vans Park Series African Continental Championship 1st in 2018 and 2019 What is your favourite quote? Bomb hills, not countries What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything from Thee Oh Sees or Damaged Bug Which TV series would you watch again? The Sopranos Who / what inspires you? I’m really inspired by so many people and things. There are so many people MELISSA doing incredible things & skateboarding is in itself, super WILLIAMS inspiring Follow me on social media

SKATEBOARDING Suzy Snakes

BORN 12 JUNE 1985 @suzysnakes HEIGHT 161cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Overkruin High School University: University of Pretoria What is your favourite quote? Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination - Nelson Mandela What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Simply the Best - Tina Turner We are the Champions - Queen What’s your most used App on your WENDY phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Love GILA Follow me on social media

SKATEBOARDING Roller Sport South Africa / Wendy Gila

BORN 20 JUNE 1966 WendyGila1 HEIGHT 163cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SPORT CLIMBING

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: King Edward VII Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: African continental champion and African speed record What is your favourite quote? Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light - Dylan Thomas What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Techno fan!!! Something like Recur - Ben Rama & Biomass Which tv series would you watch again? The Big Bang Theory What's your most used app on your phone? GOT CHRISTOPHER Who / what inspires you? The overall goal to continue progressing in my COSSER sport to try achieve perfection Follow me on social media SPORT CLIMBING SPEED, LEAD, BOULDER Christopher Cosser BORN 12 DECEMBER 2000 Chris_cosser HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Westville Girls High School Training Hours: 15 hours a week Personal Best: Speed climbing 11.77 seconds What is your favourite quote? Work until your idols become your rivals What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Don’t have a particular favorite Which tv series would you watch again? The Big Bang Theory What's your most used app on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? The other ERIN strong climbers around me STERKENBURG Follow me on social media SPORT CLIMBING SPEED, LEAD, BOULDER erin_sterks BORN 20 MARCH 2003 HEIGHT 163cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Durban High School University: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Training Hours: 8+ hours a week Personal Best: 7.06 speed. 3rd place Bouldering nationals. 1st place Lead nationals What is your favourite quote? When mountains speak, wise men listen What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I have far too many. But most played is Rome by Mac Millar Which TV series would you watch again? Witcher What's your most used App on your phone? Spotify Who / what inspires you? My parents, JAMES MICHAEL raising a family of four children HOWARD BARNES couldn’t have been easy Follow me on social media SPORT CLIMBING James Michael Howard Barnes

BORN 9 JULY 1991 Righteous Kowabunga HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN RICHARDS BAY

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SURFING

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Outeniqua High School

University: Northeastern University

Training Hours: 10 hours a week

Personal Best: Top 5 in the world 2015

BIANCA BUITENDAG Follow me on social media SURFING Bianca Buitendag

BORN 9 NOVEMBER 1993 HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN VICTORIA BAY

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hudson Park Training Hours: 14 hours a week Personal Best: World Championship Tour Surfer for 9 Years. 5 WQS victories What is your favourite quote? It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Impi - Johnny Clegg Which TV series would you watch again? The A Team What's your most used App on your phone? YouTube.... normally funniest wipeouts Who / what inspires you? As a Surfer, GREG Kelly Slater. As a coach, Graham EMSLIE Hynes and Rassie Erasmus Follow me on social media

SURFING Greg Emslie greg_bigfoot_emslie

BORN 29 NOVEMBER 1976 HEIGHT 170cm HOMETOWN EAST LONDON

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SWIMMING

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: PLYMOUTH COLLEGE Training Hours: 18-20 hours a week Personal Best: 54.87m 100m Free What is your favourite quote? Just keep swimming What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Hall of Fame - The Script Which TV series would you watch again? Stranger Things What's your most used App on your phone? Snapchat Who / what inspires you? Penny Oleksiak AIMEE CANNY Follow me on social media

SWIMMING aimee_canny

BORN 21 NOVEMBER 2003 HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN KNYSNA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Ladysmith High School University: University of Arizona Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: Rio Olympic Finalist (6th), World Bronze Medalist What is your favourite quote? Be Great, Have Fun What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? EDM or House music Which TV series would you watch again? Rick and Morty, The Oﬃce What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Family BRADLEY TANDY Follow me on social media

SWIMMING bradtandy bradtandy02 1 BORN 2 MAY 1991 HEIGHT 187cm HOMETOWN LADYSMITH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kensington Senior Secondary What is your favourite quote? Hard work will always beat talent, if talent don't work hard What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Chariots of Fire What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Nelson Mandela

CEDRIC FINCH Follow me on social media

SWIMMING Cedric Finch

BORN 1 SEPTEMBER 1963 Cedric.ﬁnch.90 HEIGHT 169cm HOMETOWN PAROW

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: TuksSport School What is your favourite quote? Sports have the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sports can create hope, where there was once only despair. It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination. Sports is the game of lovers What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything by Micasa Which TV series would you watch again? Blood and Water What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram CHANELLE Who / what inspires you? VAN WYK Nelson Mandela Follow me on social media Chanelle SWIMMING chanelle_004 Van Wyk

BORN 23 JULY 1989 Channellevanwyk HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Durban Girls' College University: Lindenwood University (USA) Training Hours: 40 hours a week Personal Best: 75/100 What is your favourite quote? Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work - Thomas Edison What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Heart of a Champion - Nelly Which TV series would you watch again? New Girl What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Anyone who works towards their goals and helps CLARISSA others along the way JOHNSTON Follow me on social media

SWIMMING @artswimduet_rsa

BORN 14 NOVEMBER 1990 @artswimduet_rsa HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN | DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Mary’s DSG Kloof University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 17 hours a week Personal Best: 50m freestyle - 24.72 100m freestyle - 55.05 What is your favourite quote? The Lord will ﬁght for you, you need only to be still - Exodus 14:14 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? It changes all the time, anything fast with a good beat! Which TV series would you watch again? Peaky Blinders What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram and Whatsapp Who / what inspires you? My husband, EMMA Troy, who is also an Olympic CHELIUS swimmer :) SWIMMING Follow me on social media @emchelius @emchelius BORN 2 AUGUST 1996

HEIGHT 178cm

HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Mary's DSG Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: Placing 8th for the Women's 100m Freestyle at the FINA World Short Course Championships in 2018. Hangzhou, China What is your favourite quote? Grow through what you go through & Just say 'yikes' and move on What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? It depends on how I'm feeling on the day but "A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton always seems to make it on any and every playlist Which TV series would you watch again? Game of Thrones What's your most used App on your phone? Mr D Food or Uber Eats ERIN PAIGE Who / what inspires you? My family - GALLAGHER my mom, dad and 2 older sisters. Follow me on social media

SWIMMING Erin Gallagher 1 BORN 18 DECEMBER 1998 @erin_gallagher12 HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Milnerton High School Training Hours: 5 hours a week Personal Best: Olympic qualifying time What is your favourite quote? Float like a butterﬂy, sting like a bee What's your most used App on your phone? YouTube Who / what inspires you? Michael Phelps

ETHAN DU PREEZ Follow me on social media

SWIMMING Ethan Mauritz Du Preez

BORN 9 JUNE 2003 ethanmdupreez HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Muir College What is your favourite quote? Consistency Breeds Success, Success has the scent of Sweat What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Bob Marley & The Whalers - Buﬀalo Soldier Which tv series would you watch again? Below Deck What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Hard Work

HILTON SLACK SWIMMING Follow me on social media COACH Hilton Slack BORN 18 MARCH 1971 swimlabcoach HEIGHT 182cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kingsmead College University: University of South Carolina, USA Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: Highest Individual score on the 3m springboard - 289.65 points What is your favourite quote? What we give attention to, we also give authority to. The key is to shift your focus and do not let fear be your authority What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Something that puts me in a good mood Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? This might be weird to say but I think it’s the unknown in terms of my potential that inspires me. Not knowing how good I could be is what fuels JULIA me to work hard everyday to ﬁnd that out VINCENT and take my talent as far as I possibly can Follow me on social media Julia DIVING JulesVincent10 Vincent

BORN 13 AUGUST 1994 Jules_vincent10 HEIGHT 157cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Pearson High School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 18 hours a week Personal Best: 2:24 - 200m Breaststroke What is your favourite quote? I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything that puts me in a great mood Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce What's your most used App on your phone? Spotify KAYLENE Who / what inspires you? Any person that really works hard to achieve CORBETT their dreams is inspiring Follow me on social media Kaylene SWIMMING @kaylenecorbett Corbett

BORN 15 JUNE 1999 @kaylenecorbett HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Benoni high school Training Hours: 40+ hours a week Personal Best: A score of 68 at FINA World champs 2017 & 75 at South African national championships 2021 What is your favourite quote? The harder you work the luckier you get What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? We have a whole playlist compiled of songs to get us in the zone Which TV series would you watch again? Chasing the sun What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp, Instagram Who / what inspires you? My own goals inspire me to work hard and to improve the standard of SA synchro LAURA on an international level STRUGNELL Follow me on social media

SWIMMING @artswimduet_rsa Laura Strugnell

BORN 14 APRIL 1992 @artswimduet_rsa HEIGHT 162cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN | JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Hoërskool Linden University: University of Michigan, USA Training Hours: 20+ hours a week Personal Best: 1:00.97 - 100m Backstroke What is your favourite quote? She thought she could and so she did What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Walking On A Dream - Empire of the Sun, Heads will Roll Will Roll -A-Trak Remix Which TV series would you watch again? Downton Abbey What's your most used App on your phone? My starbucks app to order coﬀee Who / what inspires you? Naomi MARIELLA Osaka / Novak Djokovic VENTER Follow me on social media

SWIMMING Mariella Venter @MariellaVenter BORN 10 JANUARY 2000 mariellaventer mariellaventer HEIGHT 178cm

HOMETOWN LINDEN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Maritzburg College University: IIE Varsity College Training Hours: 22 hours a week Personal Best: 1:57.65 What is your favourite quote? Everything happens for a reason What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I love everything from Afrikaans treﬀers to EDM Which tv series would you watch again? Rick n Morty What's your most used app on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My family MARTIN and faith BINEDELL Follow me on social media SWIMMING Martin Christian Johann Binedell @martin.binedell

BORN 30 JULY 1995 @martinbinedell95 HEIGHT 187cm HOMETOWN HOWICK

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Charles College, PMB Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: 1:57:60 for 200 IM, 100 Fly 1:83, 100 Free 49.29, 200 Free 1:48:07 What is your favourite quote? Why crawl when you can ﬂy What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Closed on Sundays - Kanye West Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce What's your most used app on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? God MATTHEW SATES SWIMMING

BORN 28 JULY 2003 HEIGHT 182cm HOMETOWN PIETERMARITZBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Stithians University: University of Houston Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: African Champ 2019 17th Place World Cup 2018 International PB Score 273 What is your favourite quote? A humble man is not afraid of failure. In fact, he is not afraid of anything- even of himself- since perfect humility implies perfect confidence in the power of God, for whom there is no such thing as an obstacle What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Eminem - Lose Yourself Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? I dive to show off the talent that God has given me! It’s exciting to see what he can accomplish through me. One of my all time favorite MICAELA athletes is Bethany Hamilton because of how much she trusted God with her surfing BOUTER career in the face of huge challenges Follow me on social media Micaela DIVING @mixbouter Bouter

BORN 12 JULY 1987 @mickeybouter HEIGHT 165cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Bishops Diocesan College University: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Training Hours: 28-30 hours a week Personal Best: 59.64 - 100m Breaststroke What is your favourite quote? Jeremiah 29:11 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything BTS Which TV series would you watch again? That 70s Show What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram / FIFA MICHAEL Who / what inspires you? My dad HOULIE Follow me on social media Michael SWIMMING mikehoulie7 Houlie

BORN 27 JUNE 2000 mikehoulie7 michaelhoulie7 HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Clifton College Training Hours: 24 hours a week Personal Best: 400 Free 3:56.56 800 Free 8:12 What is your favourite quote? Let Go and let God What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Eminem Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Dreams MICHAEL MCGLYNN Follow me on social media Michael SWIMMING michael_mcglynn McGlynn

BORN 1 FEBRUARY 2000 HEIGHT 179cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Cornwall Hill College Training Hours: 21 hours a week Personal Best: 100M BACK- 53.62 200M BACK- 1;58;32 What is your favourite quote? Losers focus on winners. Winners focus on winning - Conor Mcgregor What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Tunnel Vision - Kodak Black Which TV series would you watch again? Breaking Bad What's your most used App on your phone? Apple Music Who / what inspires you? Success and the goals i set up for myself is what PIETER inspires me to work hard COETZÉ Follow me on social media

SWIMMING @PIETERCOETZE

BORN 13 MAY 2004 HEIGHT 197cm HOMETOWN RUSTENBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Menlopark University: University of Pretoria What is your favourite quote? Let go & let God What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? EDM or House music Which TV series would you watch again? Formula 1 - Drive to survive What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My athletes and my colleagues

ROCCO MEIRING SWIMMING 1 BORN 21 MARCH 1966 HEIGHT 177cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Tuks Sport High School University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 18 hours a week Personal Best: 100m - 1:05 and 200m - 2:20 What is your favourite quote? Any verse from the bible What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Worship music Which TV series would you watch again? Chosen What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp

TATJANA SCHOENMAKER Follow me on social media Tatjana SWIMMING TRSchoenmaker Schoenmaker

BORN 9 JULY 1997 tatjanaschoen HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN ROODEPOORT

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Sycamore High School University: University Of South Carolina Training Hours: 20 hours a week What is your favourite quote? It is Finished What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Number One by Chaz Jankel What's your most used App on your phone? Pandora Who / what inspires you? Having the opportunity to speak into the potential of peoples lives every day TODD SHERRITT Follow me on social media

DIVING Todd Sherritt

BORN 9 JULY 1959 HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN SOUTH CAROLINA USA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Parktown Girls High University: Rhodes University Training Hours: 35 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Isaiah 40 bible quote: Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Gonna Win, Brian Adams Which TV series would you watch again? Shadow Hunters What's your most used App on your phone? Life 360 Who / what inspires you? My dad VICKY DRINKWATER Follow me on social media

SWIMMING TeamxPhoenixx

BORN 15 NOVEMBER 1969 HEIGHT 162cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA TRIATHLON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Annes College Hilton University: University of Stellenbosch Training Hours: 25 hours a week Personal Best: 19th London 2012, 23rd Rio 2016, Silver medal Mixed Team Relay Glasgow Commonwealth Games, 8 x African Champion What is your favourite quote? Pain is temporary, glory is forever What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I don't listen to music before I compete. I try to stay present & mindful Which TV series would you watch again? Suits What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp, Instagram & Twitter Who / what inspires you? My husband GILLIAN & my family SANDERS Follow me on social media TRIATHLON Gillian Curr @gillcurrsanders Sanders

BORN 15 OCTOBER 1981 @gilliancsanders HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN PIETERMARITZBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Oakridge college Training Hours: 30 hours a week Personal Best: Commonwealth Champion, Olympic medalist, World champion, African Champion, South African champion What is your favourite quote? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you - Deuteronomy 31:6 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Pump up music, latest hits and remixes Which TV series would you watch again? The Punisher What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram HENRI Who / what inspires you? Being the best version of myself every day, SCHOEMAN both on and off the sports field. Follow me on social media TRIATHLON Henri @H_Schoeman Schoeman Henri BORN 3 OCTOBER 1991 @henrischoeman Schoeman HEIGHT 170cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Eunice Girls' School University: University of the Free State What is your favourite quote? Success is not ﬁnal, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Eye of the Tiger, or Dubstep music Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? People living out there dreams and making the KATE most of there available MURRAY opportunities! TRIATHLON

BORN 20 JUNE 1983 HEIGHT 163cm HOMETOWN BLOEMFONTEIN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Pretoria Boys High University: Rhodes University What is your favourite quote? We do what we need to do Which tv series would you watch again? The Witcher What’s your most used app on your phone? Twitter Who / what inspires you? People who show up everyday

LINDSEY PARRY Follow me on social media Lindsey TRIATHLON @LindseyParryZA Parry

BORN 7 JULY 1977 @coachparry HEIGHT 184cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Fairmont Highschool University: University of Stellenbosch Training Hours: 20-30 hours a week Personal Best: 3x Duathlon World Champion, African Champion, Multiple World Triathlon Series Winner What is your favourite quote? Nothing worth wanting comes easy What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Eye of the Tiger, or Dubstep music Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp , Instagram or Youtube Studio Who / what inspires you? My father RICHARD and other top athletes MURRAY Follow me on social media

TRIATHLON @RichardMurrayRD

BORN 1 JANUARY 1989 @rd_murray @rd_murray HEIGHT 180cm HOMETOWN DURBANVILLE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kamo High Training Hours: 26-27 hours a week Personal Best: 4th Cape Town World Cup and 10th Auckland World Series What is your favourite quote? Let your disability be your opportunity - Stephen Farrell What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Mr. Brightside - The Killers Who / what inspires you? My family

SIMONE ACKERMANN TRIATHLON

BORN 1 FEBRUARY 1990 HEIGHT 171cm HOMETOWN WHANGAREI

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA WATER POLO MEN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: South African College High School (SACS) University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: 2018 FINA World Cup, Berlin, Germany What is your favourite quote? Comfort is the enemy of success - Wim Hof What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Lose Yourself - Eminem Which TV series would you watch again? How I Met Your Mother What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? The success CAMERON of the people around me LAURENSON Follow me on social media Cameron WATER POLO @claurenson4 Laurenson

BORN 28 APRIL 1998 @camlaurenson HEIGHT 196cm HOMETOWN KOMMETJIE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: SACS High School University: University of Cape Town Training Hours: 12-18 hours a week Personal Best: My top water polo playing achievement besides being selected to represent my country at international events would be having played professional water polo in Spain for a Barcelona Club - CNB What is your favourite quote? Aim for excellence and success will follow What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything from System of a Down or Trance Which TV series would you watch again? Modern Family What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Being DEVON someone who is remembered is what inspires me to achieve my CARD goals Follow me on social media Devon WATER POLO @card_devon Card

BORN 25 FEBRUARY 1991 carddevon HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Glenwood Boys High School University: UNISA Training Hours: 24 hours a week Personal Best: Multiple World Champs What is your favourite quote? Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation is for cowards What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Theme song to Peppa Pig...... Which TV series would you watch again? Wielie Vaalie What's your most used App on your phone? Kids Youtube DONN Who / what inspires you? My Kids STEWART Follow me on social media Donn WATER POLO @stewartdonn Stewart

BORN 22 AUGUST 1980 Dancemachine13 HEIGHT 191cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Abbott’s College University: IMM Graduate School Training Hours: 38 hours a week Personal Best: 8 Goals What is your favourite quote? If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Krept and Konan Which TV series would you watch again? Flashpoint What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My teammates as they motivate me FAROUK to work harder and push my limits MAYMAN Follow me on social media Farouk WATER POLO faroukmayman Mayman

BORN 5 MARCH 1999 HEIGHT 195cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Clifton College University: Varsity College Training Hours: 13 hours a week Personal Best: South African Men’s Water Polo team What is your favourite quote? Never be too big to do the small things that need to be done (sweep the sheds) What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? 1) Til I collapse - Eminem 2) Go Solo- Zwette, Tom Rosenthal Which TV series would you watch again? Peaky Blinders What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp/Instagram GARETH Who / what inspires you? The MAY opportunity to improve everyday Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Gareth May gareth_may12

BORN 11 SEPTEMBER 1996 HEIGHT 185cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Grey High School University: University of California, Irvine Training Hours: 20 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Champions are made in the oﬀ-season What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I prefer to be in the moment, experience the surroundings and talk to my teammates Who / what inspires you? My love for the sport, a strong support system and my desire to compete at the highest level JASON EVEZARD Follow me on social media Jason WATER POLO @jasonevezard Evezard

BORN 17 AUGUST 1997 HEIGHT 194cm HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Bishops University: University of Cape Town Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: Representing RSA in the Olympics What is your favourite quote? It’s not what you know its who you know Which TV series would you watch again? Last Dance What's your most used App on your phone? Facebook Who / what inspires you? Tiger Woods

LIAM NEILL Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Liam Neill liamneill11

BORN 26 OCTOBER 1997 HEIGHT 191cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Stithians Boys’ College University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: FINA World Championships 2019 in Gwangju, South Korea What is your favourite quote? Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure - Marianne Williamson What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Whatever it Takes - Imagine Dragons Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce US What's your most used App on your LWAZI phone? WhatsApp MADI Who / what inspires you? Family Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Lwazi Madi @Lwazi_Madi

Quick Sticks BORN 12 DECEMBER 1994 @lwazi_madi Hockey HEIGHT 184cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool University: University of Pretoria Training Hours: 22-24 hours a week Personal Best: 12th at World Championship 2015 and 2019 What is your favourite quote? Once you stop learning, you start dying What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Tiësto-The Business Which TV series would you watch again? The Witcher What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My coach NARDUS Vladimir Trninić BADENHORST Follow me on social media Nardus WATER POLO nardusbadenhorst Badenhorst

BORN 26 AUGUST 1990 HEIGHT 198cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Jeppe High School for Boys Training Hours: 28 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? The Weekend - Save Your Tears Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My wife, family and friends inspire me NICHOLAS RODDA Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Nicholas Rodda @roddanicholas

BORN 11 OCTOBER 1992 HEIGHT 190cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Johns College Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: FINA World Championships 2017 What is your favourite quote? Believe you can and you’re halfway there What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? You’ve Done Enough - Gorgon City Which TV series would you watch again? Sons of Anarchy What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Elite athletes ROARKE OLVER Follow me on social media Roarke Jagger WATER POLO roarkejagger Olver

BORN 21 APRIL 1995 HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rondebosch Boys High University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 20 hours a week Personal Best: Olympics What is your favourite quote? Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Come Alive - FMLYBND Which TV series would you watch again? Love island What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp / Instagram Who / what inspires you? To be the ROSS best STONE Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Ross Stone Ross Stone

BORN 15 MAY 2000 Rossstone1505 Rossstone7 HEIGHT 181cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Sparks Estate Senior Secondary University: University of Natal Durban Training Hours: Not an athlete. Volunteer administrator Personal Best: National Swimming record holder in various events from 10yrs to 18yrs. Selected for SA Water Polo What is your favourite quote? You are because of those who came before you What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Papa was a Roling Stone by George Michael live What's your most used App on your phone? YouTube ROWEN Who / what inspires you? I am inspired by those who achieve despite the METH odds being stacked against them WATER POLO Follow me on social media Rowen Meth BORN 25 MARCH 1971 HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Selborne College What is your favourite quote? Never never never give up - Winston Churchill What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Voodoo Child - Jimmi Hendrix Which TV series would you watch again? The Last Dance What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My parents

VAUGHN MARLOW Follow me on social media Vaughn WATER POLO vaughnmarlow9 Marlow

BORN 13 NOVEMBER 1988 HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN STELLENBOSCH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Westville Boys High School University: DUT Training Hours: 9 hours a week Personal Best: FINA SA u20, 2021 Olympic squad What is your favourite quote? All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them – Walt Disney. What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Black Coﬀee - Muye, Goldsﬁsh - Deep Of The Night Which TV series would you watch again? David Attenborough Our Planet What's your most used App on your YASEEN phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Usain Bolt, MARGRO Michael Phelps as well as my team WATER POLO mate Donn Stewart Follow me on social media BORN 12 FEBRUARY 2000 _yaseen.m_ HEIGHT 178cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu TOKYO 2020 TEAM SOUTH AFRICA WATER POLO WOMEN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Mary's School Waverley University: University of Cape Town Training Hours: 14+ hours a week Personal Best: 49 SA national caps, SA ladies captain at 2019 World Champs, SA Olympic team What is your favourite quote? It will hurt. It will take time. It will require dedication and sacrifice. But it will be worth it What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Eminem - Not Afraid Which TV series would you watch again? Friends Who / what inspires you? My family, AMICA Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Ashley HALLENDORFF Johnson, Maggie Steffens Follow me on social media Amica-Rose WATER POLO AmicaRose12 Hallendorff

BORN 26 OCTOBER 1992 amicarose12 @megmaartens HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Pearson University: Nelson Mandela University Training Hours: 12 hours a week Personal Best: Currie cup women’s national tournament 2021- player of the tournament What is your favourite quote? MTP - make them proud What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? XXXTENTACION - Yung Bratz Which TV series would you watch again? Stranger things or The walking dead What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram ASHLEIGH Who / what inspires you? My parents, VAUGHAN friends and family who support me Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Ashleigh Vaughan

BORN 17 MAY 1999 ashvaughanv HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Roedean School (SA) University: Bucknell University Training Hours: 19 hours a week Personal Best: 100m - 1:11 What is your favourite quote? Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it hope. Feed it truth. Feed it love What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything hip/rap Which TV series would you watch again? Lucifer and The Society What's your most used App on your phone? TikTok or Instagram Who / what inspires you? My family BOATI and Ashleigh Johnson MOTAU Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Boati Motau @boati_motU

BORN 25 SEPTEMBER 2002 @biebs.motau @boatimotau HEIGHT 164cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Eben Donges High School University: Cape Peninsula University of Technology What is your favourite quote? Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope, where there once was only despair ~ Nelson Mandela Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Right now, the RSA water polo ladies team! These players, including coaches have put in long hours of training, time away from families, balanced work and sport to CANDICE ALICIA get us to our ﬁrst ever Olympic representation... In a pandemic no WILLIAMS less! Follow me on social media WATER POLO Candice @CandiceClassic Williams BORN 15 JANUARY 1984 candice.williams15 HEIGHT 164cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Stirling High School University: Stadio (used to be known as Embury) Training Hours: 21 hours a week Personal Best: National team What is your favourite quote? Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything! Which TV series would you watch again? How to get away with murder What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp and Instagram Who / what inspires you? My parents CHLOË and older sister ! MEECHAM Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Chloe Meecham

chloemeecham BORN 16 FEBRUARY 1999 chloemeecham_athlete HEIGHT 184cm HOMETOWN EAST LONDON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Mary's Waverely University: California State University, East Bay Training Hours: 20 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you... is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back. Play for her - Mia Hamm What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Whatever songs my teammates are listening to! as long as we're singing and dancing together Which TV series would you watch again? Brooklyn 99 DANIELA MARIA What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram or WhatsApp PASSONI Who / what inspires you? My family WATER POLO and my teammates Follow me on social media

BORN 7 APRIL 1999 Daniela Passoni thedanipdiaries HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Stirling High School University: Nelson Mandela University Personal Best: Being appointed as head coach for the Olympic Games for the SA ladies water polo team What is your favourite quote? Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? This is how we do it - Montell Jordan Which TV series would you watch again? Greys Anatomy What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? The little girls starting out in this sport. I want them to know that it is possible and that despite the many challenges they will face, giving up should not be an option, they can achieve anything if they just believe and persist. The ambitious DELAINE underdog, that works silently, inspires MENTOOR me Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Delaine Monique @delaine_mentoor Mentoor

BORN 26 APRIL 1993 delaine_mentoor HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN KING WILLIAMS TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Johns College University: University of Stellenbosch What is your favourite quote? There is no light at the end of the tunnel. You are the light What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? All sorts Which TV series would you watch again? Drive to survive What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Seeing people perform and improve

DUNCAN WOODS Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Duncan Woods

BORN 4 MARCH 1978 @duncanwoods2008 HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Springﬁeld Convent University: Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 14 hours a week Personal Best: Making the SA ladies team to go to Russia for the World Cup What is your favourite quote? Win if you can. Lose if you must. But never quit What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Very chilled and relaxed songs Which TV series would you watch again? Greys Anatomy What's your most used App on your phone? TikTok GEORGIA Who / what inspires you? My parents MOIR Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Georgia Moir georgiamoir

BORN 5 DECEMBER 1997 Georgia Moir HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Stirling High School University: Lindenwood University (USA) Training Hours: 20+ hours a week What is your favourite quote? Never failure, always feedback Which TV series would you watch again? Suits What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My family and friends

HANNA GAIL MULLER Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Hanna Muller

BORN 16 NOVEMBER 1999 han_muller3 HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN EAST LONDON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Stithians Girls’ College University: University of Hawaii Training Hours: 20+ hours a week What is your favourite quote? You are your only limit What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Hall of fame by the script Which TV series would you watch again? Grey’s Anatomy or Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Tik Tok Who / what inspires you? My friends and teammates around me

JORDAN Follow me on social media WEDDERBURN Jordan Wedderburn Jordan_wedderburn WATER POLO Jordan_wedderburn

BORN 30 DECEMBER 2002 Jordan_wedderburn HEIGHT 174cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rand Park High School University: Arizona State University (USA) Training Hours: 15-20 hours a week Personal Best: 61 National Caps What is your favourite quote? If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you. What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything hip hop Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My friends KELSEY and family. Hard work and it’s WHITE results Follow me on social media WATER POLO Kelsey White SA Water Polo Player

BORN 18 SEPTEMBER 1990 KDUBZWP101 HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Reddam House Constantia University: Arizona State University and Stellenbosch University Training Hours: 10-12 hours a week Personal Best: EU Nations Gold Medal in Ireland, commonwealth Games Bronze Medal in Scotland What is your favourite quote? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Dont stop believin' by Journey Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your MEGAN phone? Netﬂix or Instagram SILENO Who / what inspires you? My family Follow me on social media WATER POLO Meg Sileno

BORN 1 MAY 1989 @megsileno_athlete HEIGHT 183cm HOMETOWN HILTON

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Collegiate Girls High School University: Nelson Mandela University Training Hours: 20-25 hours a week Personal Best: Tokyo Olympics What is your favourite quote? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Rap songs that motivate me Which TV series would you watch again? Last chance U basketball What's your most used App on your phone? iTunes Who / what inspires you? My team MEGHAN mates inspire me MAARTENS Follow me on social media Meghan WATER POLO @megmaartens Maartens

BORN 8 APRIL 1999 @megmaartens @megmaartens HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Stithians Girls College Training Hours: 15-20 hours a week Personal Best: 50m - 33s What is your favourite quote? Everything happens for a reason What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Anything in the 2000s era Which TV series would you watch again? Prison break What's your most used App on your phone? TikTok Who / what inspires you? My family

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WATER POLO Shakira January shakira.january

BORN 15 NOVEMBER 2002 shakirajanuary HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Pearson High School University: Loyola Marymount University Training Hours: 18 hours a week Personal Best: National team What is your favourite quote? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Sing along songs Which TV series would you watch again? Too many to choose from What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My friends YANAH and family GERBER Follow me on social media

WATER POLO Yanah Gerber @yanahgerber

BORN 16 MARCH 2001 @yanah_gerber @yanah_gerber HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN PORT ELIZABETH

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#BringingBackUbuntu High School: King Edward VII School University: University of the Witwatersrand Training Hours: 160 hours a week Personal Best: Father of two daughters What is your favourite quote? Never give up What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? One - U2 Which TV series would you watch again? Peaky Blinders What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My family ANTHONY GARSTANG Follow me on social media TEAM MANAGEMENT Anthony anthony.garstang Garstang

BORN 22 MAY 1977 anthonygarstang HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu University: Germiston Technical College What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp

CHIPANE CAIN MALEKANE GMT

BORN 2 OCTOBER 1974

HOMETOWN LIMPOPO

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Brebner University: Central University of Technology What is your favourite quote? Diﬃcult takes a day, impossible takes a week Which TV series would you watch again? Fresh Prince of Bell Air What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? Winners and hard workers

KAGISHO MATOLONG Follow me on social media

GTM kagishomatolong

BORN 13 JANUARY 1992 HEIGHT 176cm HOMETOWN BLOEMFONTEIN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Promat College University: Durban Westville What is your favourite quote? Learn to say 'no' without explaining yourself What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Something Inside So Strong - Lira Which TV series would you watch again? New Amsterdam What's your most used App on your phone? Pinterest Who / what inspires you? Les Brown - Motivational Speaker ZANDI MONYADI SASCOC

BORN 26 MAY 1975 HEIGHT 160cm HOMETOWN MIDDELBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: The Hill High School University: UNISA What is your favourite quote? I am available to more good than I have ever experienced, realised or imagined before in my life! Which TV series would you watch again? Lucifer What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My family

DANISHA MENDES Follow me on social media SASCOC GTM Danisha Danishat Mendes

BORN 4 JUNE 1989 danishamendes HEIGHT 160cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

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#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Springﬁeld Convent University: University of Cape Town Traning Hours: 12-14 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Here I stand, atoms with consciousness, matter with curiosity. A universe of atoms, an atom in the universe - Richard P. Feynman

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HANSEN Follow me on social media MEDICAL TEAM @ash_crowther PHYSIOTHERAPIST BORN 15 MARCH 1985 HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Kharwastan Secondary School University: University of Durban Westville Training Hours: 7 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Leave the world in a better place than how you found it Which TV series would you watch again? Billions What's your most used App on your phone? Youtube Who / what inspires you? I am inspired by my family, my wife, my parents and my kids AVILARSH LUKHAN MEDICAL TEAM Follow me on social media PHYSIOTHERAPIST Avilarsh Lukhan BORN 4 FEBRUARY 1983 Avi.physio HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Livingstone Senior Secondary School University: University of Cape Town What is your favourite quote? Time is Precious, Make Sure you Spend it with the Right People What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? By Design - Jose Feliciano Which TV series would you watch again? Money Heist What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? People who care for other people CRAIG THOMPSON MEDICAL TEAM SPORTS PHYSICIAN BORN 7 SEPTEMBER 1967 HEIGHT 167cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Durban Girls High School University: University of Kwa Zulu Natal What is your favourite quote? If you do your best then you know better. When you know better, you do better What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Nice - The Carters, Drake ft Party Next-Door Loyal Which TV series would you watch again? Insecure all seasons What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Beyonce DANIELLA MUNEZERO Follow me on social media TEAM OFFICIAL Daniella Daniella MEDICAL Munezero Munezero Daniella BORN 30 OCTOBER 1988 Munezero HEIGHT 158cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: St Johns College University: WITS / UCT / SSISA / GIBS What is your favourite quote? Success isn't owned. It's leased, and rent is due everyday - JJ Watt What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? 80s classics Which TV series would you watch again? Friends What's your most used App on your phone? ESPN Who / what inspires you? My future self

GAVIN SHANG Follow me on social media Gavin Sam MEDICAL TEAM @gavshang Shang

BORN 12 SEPTEMBER 1978 @gavinshang / @drgavinshang HEIGHT 165cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu University: Cape Town, UNISA

Follow me on social media GRACE Grace Hughes HUGHES Physiowise Grace Hughes

MEDICAL TEAM Physiowise - Grace Hughes PHYSIOTHERAPIST

BORN 7 OCTOBER 1966

HOMETOWN SOUTHBROOM

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Floors High School University: University of the Western Cape What is your favourite quote? It is better to prepare for an opportunity that may never arise, than be unprepared when it does What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? The World's Greatest Which TV series would you watch again? New Amsterdam What's your most used app on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? A person who never gives up despite the HUGH CRAIG diﬃculties that they may face EVERSON Follow me on social media MEDICAL TEAM HughEverson PHYSIOTHERAPIST @peoplesphysio BORN 7 APRIL 1975 @peoplesphysio HEIGHT 173cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Nchaupe High School University: Medunsa What is your favourite quote? Without action the vision will just be a dream Which TV series would you watch again? The Queen What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp Who / what inspires you? My parents

JOSEPH DAN NTSEKE Follow me on social media MEDICAL TEAM Dan Ntseke Dan Ntseke PHYSIOTHERAPIST BORN 1 NOVEMBER 1978 HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN HAMMANSKRAAL

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Tuks Sports School University: University of Western Cape What is your favourite quote? Begin with the end in mind - Stephen Corey Who / what inspires you? My family and the drive to constantly wanting to be better

KAYLA Follow me on social media Kayla 20kaylarichards RICHARDS Richards MEDICAL TEAM Kayla_physiosa PHYSIOTHERAPIST BORN 13 MARCH 1993 HEIGHT 168cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Tshiitwa Secondary School University: University of Pretoria Traning Hours: 12-14 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Before every I am a human being What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Ndi wa munna by Remzee Which TV series would you watch again? The Negotiator What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? My Family KHULISO NETSHIVHANGANI MEDICAL TEAM Follow me on social media PHYSIOTHERAPIST Kuli_48 Kphysios BORN 6 AUGUST 1984 Netshivhangani Khuliso HEIGHT 167cm HOMETOWN SERENI, MAKHADO

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Roodepoort High School University: TUKS What is your favourite quote? The people who doubt you in your life are the ones are who are giving you the biggest gift. So go after it, try, fail, get up—everytime, day after day, year after year. Every time you will accumulate more skills—and that’s the only way to become your best. Who / what inspires you? Perseverance

KOBUS MAREE MEDICAL TEAM PHYSIOTHERAPIST

BORN 1 MARCH 1978

HOMETOWN NELSPRUIT

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Westville Girls High School University: University of Cape Town Training Hours: 9-12 hours a week Personal Bests: Podiuming at the 2021 Berg & Bush (Descent), Summiting Kilimanjaro, Sub 4h30 at the Cape Town Marathon What is your favourite quote? Incepto ne Desistam (May I not Shrink from my Purpose) What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? I came to Win - Rihanna or I was Here - Beyonce What's your most used App on your PHATHO phone? Google Who / what inspires you? My 3yo and ZONDI 6yo daughters

CHIEF MEDICAL Follow me on social media

OFFICER @phatho_z @phatho_z BORN 7 MARCH 1983 HEIGHT 160cm HOMETOWN KLOOF

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Gimnasium Potchefstroom University: North-West University What is your favourite quote? For what is life but a series of choices between the right way and the easy way. Which TV series would you watch again? Breaking Bad What's your most used App on your phone? The News Who / what inspires you? Working with like-minded people

PROF PIETER KRUGER CONSULTANT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST BORN 19 MAY 1978 HEIGHT 188cm HOMETOWN LONDON / POTCHEFSTROOM

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Rustenberg Girls High University: University of Western Cape Training Hours: 8-16 hours a week What is your favourite quote? Live deeply tread lightly What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Thunderstruck ACDC Which TV series would you watch again? Master Chef Australia What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp and Instagram Who / what inspires you? God and people excelling in their chosen ﬁelds who are living in the freedom SARAH of who they have been created to be FERGUSON Follow me on social media Sarah Ferguson MEDICAL TEAM endurance athlete PHYSIOTHERAPIST SarahFergusonZa BORN 25 MAY 1982 SarahFergusonZa HEIGHT 187cm HOMETOWN DURBAN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Tholulwazi High School University: Medunsa What is your favourite quote? No one can act as an individual cannot achieve but as the team we can achieve - Nelson Mandela What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Lucky Dube - Together as One Which TV series would you watch again? News and Sport (football, athletics, ect) What's your most used App on your phone? Galaxy Who / what inspires you? Former president Nelson Mandela SERGANT GIVEN

MOTHA Follow me on social media MEDICAL TEAM Motha. Sergant PHYSIOTHERAPIST BORN 27 APRIL 1977 HEIGHT 128cm HOMETOWN SIYABUSWA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Weston High School University: Stellenbosch University What is your favourite quote? The best is yet to come... Which TV series would you watch again? Greys Anatomy What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp, Instagram Who / what inspires you? My parents, for the values they have instilled in me that shaped me into the person I am today.

TANYA Follow me on social media GREEN Tanya Green MEDICAL TEAM tanya_green12 PHYSIOTHERAPIST BORN 12 NOVEMBER 1985 HEIGHT 167cm HOMETOWN VREDENBURG

#BringingBackUbuntu TSHEGOFATSO GAETSEWE MEDICAL TEAM

BORN 27 NOVEMBER 1978

HOMETOWN KLERKSDORP

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#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Roosevelt High School University: University of Johannesburg / Unisa Personal Best: Working closely with the best (and kindest) athletes on the globe 2 x previous Olympic Games (London, Rio) 3 x previous Paralympic Games (Athens, Beijing, London) What is your favourite quote? Humility comes before honour – Proverbs 15:33 What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? Any upbeat music will do OR Christian praise Which TV series would you watch again? Younger, The Last Dance or Bridgerton What's your most used App on your BRONWYN phone? WhatsApp / Instagram Who / what inspires you? God and His ROETS love Follow me on social media PRESS ATTACHE Bronwyn @bronwynr1 Roets

BORN 26 MAY 1978 @bronwynr1 @Bronwynr1 HEIGHT 163cm HOMETOWN PRETORIA

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Selborne College Training Hours: Not enough Personal Best: 300 words a minute What is your favourite quote? We can't change yesterday but we can help change tomorrow Which TV series would you watch again? The Oﬃce What's your most used App on your phone? WhatsApp

GARY LEMKE Follow me on social media

PRESS ATTACHE Gazlemke @GaryLemke

BORN 2 JUNE 1963 HEIGHT 182cm HOMETOWN CAPE TOWN

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Noorderland University: University of Pretoria Personal Best: I jumped 5m in the Long Jump in high school - I think What is your favourite quote? Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your heart on ﬁre What is your favourite song/s to listen to prior to competing? My current favorite song is Power by Amanda Black Which TV series would you watch again? Scrubs What's your most used App on your phone? Twitter Who / what inspires you? People who MAPHUTI are unapologetically themselves HLAKO Follow me on social media Maphuti PRESS ATTACHE @maphuti_africa Hlako

BORN 21 FEBRUARY 1992 @maphuti_africa @maphuti_africa HEIGHT 175cm HOMETOWN POLOKWANE

#BringingBackUbuntu High School: Cornwall Hill College University: TUT Personal Best: Commonwealth Games and World Cup What is your favourite quote? Do or do not. There is no try - Master Yoda Which TV series would you watch again? 3rd Rock from the Sun What's your most used App on your phone? Instagram Who / what inspires you? Life

RAYMOND HERBST Follow me on social media Raymond PRESSHOCKEY AT TACHE @rayherbst Herbst

BORN 28 AUGUST 1985 rayherbst HEIGHT 189cm HOMETOWN JOHANNESBURG

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