In January 2017, Chad announced that he had appointed a new head coach, Italian Andrea di Nino, and joined the Energy Standard Swimming Club. LONDON – A special triumph deserves a special celebration and Chad le Clos' father could scarcely control himself after his son clinched a nail-biting gold medal at the expense of Michael Phelps. "There are many pressures on me, but I know when I step on the starting block in an Olympic final that I can handle anything that gets thrown at me.". Chad le Clos is the South African swimmer who has taken the world by storm becoming Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion, as well as winning FINA World Swimmer of the Year. over defending champion and world record holder Michael Phelps. But it was swimming where he really dominated. "We are playing a lot of poker, a crazy amount of poker,” Le Clos continued to Stats Perform. "He has lost 30 kilos in about six months which, when you know how much my dad loves to eat, is a pretty frightening thing. Together they have four children, including Chad. "The crew have seen every part of my family life, including seeing my father at his absolute best, but also how he is being hit by this disease. He is one of four children and part of very tight-knit family. There was more success for Chad towards the end of 2018 in the FINA World Championships (Short Course) with 4 medals including gold in the 100m fly. But it goes well beyond the physical. His support for me is the same today, despite what he is going through. In 2016, Chad became South Africa’s most decorated Olympian, winning two silver medals at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the 200m freestyle and 100m butterfly. These Olympic games are not about Michael Phelps.He had his day in the Beijing sun, now giving way to other athletes' glory and some memorable moments like this one with Chad Le Clos' father… Football was Chad’s first love (he remains an avid Manchester United fan) and his competitive nature and determination to win shone through from an early age. For instance, his father, sometimes, accompanies him … The national record is the 1:45.67 set by Jean Basson at the 2009 World Championships. Football was Chad’s first love (he remains an avid Manchester United fan) and his competitive nature and determination to win shone through from an early age. Le Clos followed his 200m butterfly gold at London 2012 with victory at the 2013. seven medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. At the 2014 Commonwealth Games Chad medalled in each of the seven events he entered, including gold in the 100m and 200m butterfly. Just days later he set a world record in the short course 200m butterfly at a World Cup event in Eindhoven – a record he went on to break again in November that year. Chad Le Clos – Interview by Jake Bambrough, Qatar . Chad le Clos’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and his father’s name is under review. It was a development Le Clos and his team considered illegitimate because Phelps didn't have to deal with "Chad Le Clos [coming] back at you the last 50 meters." Le Clos said his mother, Geraldine, had undergone a double mastectomy in recent weeks after her breast cancer returned. "I have had moments where I have been wondering whether mum and dad will be in Rio. "He has always been there, from my very first swimming competition when I was a seven-year-old at Penzance Primary School. His potential was recognised by teacher Lindsay Manthey when he was at Penzance Primary School. Chad le Clos and his father Bert celebrate after London 2012. 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