Chad le Clos

Chad le Clos is a veteran South African swimmer who has achieved a historic milestone in the Commonwealth Games. He recently became the most decorated athlete in the Games' history, surpassing Australia's Emma McKeon. This achievement came when he secured his 21st Commonwealth Games medal, a bronze in the men's 4x100 medley relay, where he swam the butterfly leg. Prior to this, he had already broken the record for the most decorated male athlete in the Commonwealth Games by winning his 19th medal, a bronze in the men's 4x100-metre freestyle relay. Le Clos's consistent performance and longevity in the sport have cemented his status as a significant figure in swimming and a celebrated athlete for South Africa.