'I lost my love for swimming' - Smith comes out of retirement
South Africa's most successful Olympian Tatjana Smith explains why she has reversed her decision to retire from competitive swimming.
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"I lost the love for my sport before stepping away from the pool in 2024."
— Tatjana Smith , Athlete
"The financial burden on any athlete is so tough."
— Tatjana Smith , Athlete
"It was such an emptiness in my life, because my whole life revolved around swimming."
— Tatjana Smith , Athlete
Key People
Chad le Clos is a South African swimmer and Olympic gold medallist known for his achievements in the Commonwealth Games.
Joel Smith is a sports agent and the husband of Tatjana Smith.
Rachel Smith is the sister-in-law of Tatjana Smith and was previously married to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.
Siya Kolisi is the captain of the South African rugby team.
Tatjana Smith is South Africa's most successful Olympian and a four-time Olympic medalist in swimming.
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South Africa's most successful Olympian Tatjana Smith explains why she has reversed her decision to retire from competitive swimming.
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