South Africa’s le Clos says home destroyed during Commonwealth record run

Olympic swimming champion Chad le Clos's apartment in Cape Town, South Africa, was destroyed in a fire on July 30th. The blaze occurred a day after le Clos became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, winning his record 21st medal. Le Clos stated on Instagram that his home, where he had lived for over a decade, was gutted along with several other apartments in the block. He also expressed condolences for the death of an elderly neighbor in the fire. Le Clos announced that his foundation would work to help other affected residents rebuild their homes.

Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos announced that his home in Cape Town, South Africa, was destroyed in a fire on July 30. The fire occurred just one day after le Clos became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, winning his record 21st medal. His apartment was one of several in the block that burned down while he was competing in Glasgow, Scotland. Le Clos expressed sadness over the loss of his home and offered condolences for the death of an elderly neighbor in the fire. He also stated that his foundation will help other affected residents rebuild.