South Africa’s most decorated Olympian to compete under Dutch flag

November 11, 2026

South Africa’s most decorated Olympian, Tatjana Smith, has switched her international swimming allegiance to the Netherlands. The 29-year-old, who won two gold and two silver medals at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, announced the decision on Tuesday. Smith, who holds dual South African and Dutch citizenship,
told News24 that the step will give her access to better support as she prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. She will remain based in South Africa but compete internationally under the Dutch flag.

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