Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record
Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
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"It has taken me a while to process this heartbreaking tragedy."
— Chad le Clos , Athlete
"To my fellow neighbours whose homes and lives have been severely affected by this fire, please know that you are not alone."
— Chad le Clos , Athlete
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Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
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