Tag: Chad Le Clos
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Chad le Clos announced as Youth Olympic Ambassador for the second time
Lausanne, Nov 17, 2017: South African swimming sensation Chad le Clos has been announced today by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as an Ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018 (Chad le Clos Youth Olympic Ambassador). The announcement took place in Singapore, the place where Chad came to international attention when he won…
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IOC announces Yao Ming as Ambassador
Lausanne, July 28, 2014: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced Yao Ming as the latest Ambassador for this summer’s 2nd Youth Olympic Games (YOG) taking place in Nanjing, China. The Chinese basketball legend will share his advice and experience of international competition with the next generation of young athletes, while inspiring young people around…
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Chad as YOG Ambassador as final countdown
Lausanne, August 30, 2013: With less than one year to go to the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Olympic swimming champion Chad Le Clos will be an official YOG Ambassador. The South African swimmer, who was a five-time medallist at the inaugural YOG in Singapore in…
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broadcast quality footage available of athletes qualified
Lausanne-Switzerland, May 16, 2012: The IOC has made available free broadcast quality footage of inspiring young London 2012 medal hopefuls for whom the Youth Olympic Games served as the springboard to their success. The IOC has followed their remarkable journeys from Singapore 2010 to London 2012 qualification, and we bring you their stories in two…