When did Chad le Clos beats Michael Phelps?
2012
2012 Summer Olympics On the 4th day, Le Clos won the gold medal in the 200m butterfly in 1min 52.96 sec, edging out the two-time defending Olympic champion and world record holder, Michael Phelps, by 0.05 seconds.
Why is Chad le Clos famous?
South Africa’s most decorated Olympian of all time with four medals, Chad Le Clos scored one of the sensations of London 2012, defeating the great Michael Phelps in the 200m butterfly. Four years later, he shared silver with the American great in a stunning 100m butterfly final in Rio.
Who is Michael Phelps and what did he do?
Michael Phelps, in full Michael Fred Phelps II, (born June 30, 1985, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.), American swimmer, who was the most-decorated athlete in Olympic history with 28 medals, which included a record 23 gold.
How old is Chad le Clos?
30 years (April 12, 1992)Chad le Clos / Age
Are there any South African swimmers at the Tokyo Olympics?
This is South Africa’s first gold medal of the Tokyo Games, and the first time in 25 years that a female South African swimmer has won one. South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker is embraced by Lilly King and Annie Lazor of Team USA, and Kaylene Corbett of South Africa.
What did Michael Phelps do for a living?
Olympics legend focused on mental health and family. Michael Phelps is arguably the greatest Olympian of all time by sheer number of Olympic medals won. His 28 medals spanning five Games is unrivaled, and no other Olympic athlete comes close to his 23 gold medals. The 36-year-old Baltimore native is built for swimming.
Is Chad le Clos in a relationship?
South African Olympic swimmer Chad le Clos’ girlfriend, Jeanni Mulder, has been announced as one of the Miss South Africa top 30 contestants. Chad, who will be competing in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, and his model girlfriend first made their relationship Instagram official in 2018.
What did Le Clos say about Phelps?
Chad le Clos reportedly said he still has nightmares about losing to Michael Phelps in their much-anticipated rematch in the Rio Olympic 200m butterfly. “I wake up in the middle of the night in a sweat over that race,” le Clos said, according to Independent Online in South Africa.
Which South African won gold in swimming?
Tatjana Schoenmaker
Tatjana Schoenmaker (born 9 July 1997) is a South African swimmer specialising in breaststroke events. She won the gold medal and set the world record in the 200-metre breaststroke and also won the silver medal in the 100-metre breaststroke at the 2020 Olympic Games.
Who is swimming in the 2021 Olympics for South Africa?
swimmer Chad le Clos
Reigning Olympic 400m champion and world record holder Wayde van Niekerk and decorated swimmer Chad le Clos were named in South Africa’s team heading to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (in 2021).
Where did Michael Phelps get his money?
After Phelps won his eighth Olympic gold medal in 2008, he reportedly earned a $1 million bonus from then-sponsor Speedo. He put that bonus toward the Michael Phelps Foundation, which offers water-safety courses and swim training, according to an interview he did on Today.
Who is jeanni Mulder?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT JEANNI MULDER. 24-year-old Jeanni is from Sea Point, Cape Town. She is an international model represented by Boss Models and international model agencies Freedom LA, DAS Miami and London’s Zone.
Who is Chad le Clos?
Minutes before the 200m butterfly semifinals on Monday, a hooded Michael Phelps put on his best Miz girl impression and stared daggers through South African swimmer Chad le Clos’ back.
Will Chad le Clos become the world’s most decorated short course swimmer?
Chad le Clos’ next goal is to overtake Ryan Lochte as the world’s most decorated short course swimmer. Francois Nel/Getty Images That’s the only reason I stayed. I saw that and thought: ‘I’ve always wanted to leave a legacy.’ That’s when I started to think: ‘I’m five medals away from being the greatest short-course swimmer in history. That’s it!’
Is the Phelps-Le Clos heat at the Olympics real?
So, while the heat between Phelps and le Clos may be very real, it isn’t especially unique at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium in 2016. The pair meet again on Friday night in the 100 fly after Phelps bested everyone, including le Clos, in the 200 earlier in the week.
Who is that hooded face on Michael Phelps’back?
It was the face that launched a thousand memes. Minutes before the 200m butterfly semifinals on Monday, a hooded Michael Phelps put on his best Miz girl impression and stared daggers through South African swimmer Chad le Clos’ back.